PATRICIAH MUNYEKI
Nakuru
Summary
Accredited Counsellor, with the experience of providing psychotherapy treatments to clients in a clinical and community setting. I have acquired practical experience in applying various therapeutic interventions including; cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered approach therapy, motivational enhancement therapy. I offer support to children and adults experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and clients of substance use disorder. My goal is to help clients develop emotional well-being, improve social functioning and live healthier and meaningful lives. I am committed to fostering personal growth and resilience to my clients. Recognized for hard work and upholding work ethics. I hold a Bachelor of Couselling Psychology and I am registered by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board Of Kenya.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Nairobi Care Rehabilitation Center
Zimmerman, Kenya
10.2024 - Current
- Supporting clients suffering from addiction through recovery by counseling, psychosocial support programs, and relapse prevention.
- Facilitating group sessions for the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous program.
- Writing diagnostic summaries and formulating treatment plan.
- Reviewing clients on a weekly basis and writing progress reports.
- Carrying out outreach services in the community for mental health education and drug reduction.
Internship
Gilgil sub-county hospital
Gilgil, Kenya
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Individual psychotherapy for both inpatient and outpatient, offering safe space for clients to open up, express emotions and gain support.
- Grief counselling.
- Conducting trauma-focused therapy for trauma survivors to help them handle post-traumatic stress disorder, and establishing healthy coping mechanisms.
- Addiction counselling.
- Behavioral therapy for children and teenagers with behavioral disorders.
- Providing psychoeducation to families of clients diagnosed with a mental health condition on how to manage symptoms.
- Supported HIV/AIDS patients through the journey of acceptance and adherence to medication.
- Documenting clients' information, including session notes, treatment plans, and progress reports.
- Participating in Continuous Medical Education (CME), presented by the hospital staffs.
Children Social Worker-Part Time
Destiny Children’s Home and Rescue Center
Gilgil, Kenya
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Keeping records of individual child progress and court reports.
- Supported children's emotional and social development through mentoring and counseling children who had suffered trauma and victims of abuse.
- Working in collaboration with the children's social work office for Gilgil sub-county.
Junior Receptionist
Waka Primary School
Ndaragwa, Kenya
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Sending information through emails to parents, staff, and other recipients.
- Responding to inquiries at the reception and through phone calls.
- Welcomed guests, parents and students
Education
Certificate - Advanced Clinical Skills On Substance Use Disorder
Drug Advisory Programme
Online- The Colombo plan01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Counselling Psychology
Mount Kenya University
Thika, Kenya12-2024
Certificate - Positive Psychiatry And Mental Health
The University of Sydney
Online-coursera05-2024
Diploma - Journalism And Media Studies
NIBS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Ruiru, Kenya03-2021
Certificate - Computer Application
Comboni Polytechnic
Gilgil, Kenya08-2015
High School - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Gilgil Garrison Secondary School
Gilgil, Kenya11-2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
St Peters Elite Academy
Gilgil,Kenya11-2010
Skills
- Active listening
- Empathy
- Behavior Modification
- 12 Steps program
- Play therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Diagnostic Assessment
Certification
- Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association- Accredited Counselor(KCPA/8651/2024)
- International Society Of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)-member since May/2024
Volunteer
United Nations Volunteer: Raising digital awareness for the Timbuktoo GreenTech hub in Kenya online.
TRAINING/ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Data Protection for Counseling and Health records.
Understanding the World of Special population: LGBTQ.
Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Enhancing Well-being and Preventing Burnout Amongst Treatment Practitioners.
Co-creation in Community based Prevention.
Models of Alternatives to Incarceration.
References
- Mrs. Mercy Kabue
Clinical coordinator, Nairobi Care Rehabilitation Centre, +254 746 565129 Email:mercywairimu371@gmail.com
- Mrs. Sheilla Rima
Counseling Psychologist, Gilgil Sub-county Hospital, +254 711 590959 Email:sheillarimakimathi@gmail.com
- Mrs. Margaret Siele
Chief Medical Social Worker, Gilgil Sub-county Hospital,
+254 723 407650, msielec@yahoo.com
Affiliations
- Reading
- Mentoring
- community engagement
- Journaling
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Nairobi Care Rehabilitation Center
10.2024 - Current
Internship
Gilgil sub-county hospital
01.2024 - 09.2024
Children Social Worker-Part Time
Destiny Children’s Home and Rescue Center
01.2022 - 11.2022
Junior Receptionist
Waka Primary School
01.2016 - 07.2018
Certificate - Advanced Clinical Skills On Substance Use Disorder
Drug Advisory Programme
Bachelor of Science - Counselling Psychology
Mount Kenya University
Certificate - Positive Psychiatry And Mental Health
The University of Sydney
Diploma - Journalism And Media Studies
NIBS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Certificate - Computer Application
Comboni Polytechnic
High School - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Gilgil Garrison Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
St Peters Elite Academy
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