PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CLINICAL POPULATIONS SERVED
Languages
Timeline

Rachael Wahito Mwangi

Private Practice
Nairobi
2
Languages
1
Certification
1
year of professional experience

Compassionate and results-oriented Counseling Psychologist with an ongoing Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and diverse experience in hospital, school, community, and private practice settings. Experienced in managing clients with depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, substance use disorders, behavioral challenges, grief, adjustment difficulties, and other psychological conditions. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams, participate in ward rounds and case conferences, and develop individualized recovery and relapse prevention plans. Passionate about promoting recovery, resilience, mental wellness, and positive behavioral change through ethical and client-centered practice.

Work History

Tutor & Academic Coordinator

1 Year
Merit Smart Skills Training Institute | 07.2025 - Current
  • Deliver competency-based training in Counselling Psychology, Mental Health, and Caregiving programs.
  • Develop lesson plans, practical assessments, examination tools, marking schemes, and training resources.
  • Coordinate academic programs and ensure compliance with TVET CDACC standards.
  • Provide counselling and psychosocial support to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges.
  • Mentor students during clinical placement preparation and professional development.
  • Mentored over [Number] students on academic problems and made professional recommendations.
  • Prepared and administered budget of $[Amount] for campus with [Number] students.

Counseling Psychologist

1 Year 2 Months
Private Practice | 05.2025 - Current
  • Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
  • Manage clients presenting with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, behavioral concerns, stress-related conditions, and adjustment challenges.
  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans.
  • Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
  • Deliver psychoeducation and coping skills training to support long-term recovery and resilience.
  • Maintain confidential clinical records and adhere to professional ethical and legal standards.

Clinical Psychologist Intern

2 Months
Milimani Primary & Junior Secondary School | 05.2026 - 07.2026
  • Conducted psychological assessments and screening of learners using age-appropriate psychological assessment tools.
  • Provided child-centered counselling and therapeutic interventions for emotional, behavioral, social, and academic challenges.
  • Supported learners experiencing anxiety, adjustment difficulties, behavioral concerns, self-esteem issues, and family-related challenges.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents, and school administrators to develop supportive intervention plans.
  • Delivered mental health awareness programs, life skills education, and psychoeducation sessions.

Clinical Psychologist Intern

3 Months
Naivasha District Hospital | 01.2026 - 04.2026
  • Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments, mental status examinations, and DSM-5-informed diagnostic evaluations.
  • Provided individual and group psychotherapy to clients presenting with depression, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, psychotic disorders, behavioral disorders, and substance use disorders.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds, clinical reviews, and case conferences alongside psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and medical officers.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans and relapse prevention strategies for clients undergoing rehabilitation and recovery.
  • Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, supportive counselling, and psychoeducation interventions.
  • Conducted suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and referral coordination where appropriate.
  • Maintained accurate assessment reports, treatment records, and clinical documentation.

School Counsellor

1 Month
P.C.E.A Kirichu High School | 05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Provided individual and group counselling services to students.
  • Addressed academic stress, behavioral concerns, peer relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Facilitated mental health awareness and resilience-building programs.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Daystar University | Nairobi | 11.2026

Awaiting graduation

Bachelor of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Kenyatta University | Nairobi | 12.2024

GPA: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

Skills

Case Conceptualization & Treatment Planning
Individual Psychotherapy
Group Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Addiction Counseling
Trauma-Informed Care
Suicide Risk Assessment
Crisis Intervention
Relapse Prevention
Clinical Documentation & Report Writing
Behavior Modification
Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Certification

  • Licensed Counselling Psychologist
  • Registered with the Counsellors and Psychologists Board of Kenya

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Data Entry Certification
  • Valid Driving License

CLINICAL POPULATIONS SERVED

  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Families
  • School-going Learners
  • Clients with Substance Use Disorders
  • Clients with Depression and Anxiety Disorders
  • Trauma Survivors
  • Persons Living with HIV
  • Individuals Experiencing Grief and Loss
  • Clients Requiring Crisis Intervention

Languages

English
C2
Bilingual or Proficient
Swahili
C2
Bilingual or Proficient

Timeline

Clinical Psychologist Intern

Milimani Primary & Junior Secondary School
05.2026 - 07.2026Read More

Clinical Psychologist Intern

Naivasha District Hospital
01.2026 - 04.2026Read More

Tutor & Academic Coordinator

Merit Smart Skills Training Institute
07.2025 - CurrentRead More

Counseling Psychologist

Private Practice
05.2025 - CurrentRead More

School Counsellor

P.C.E.A Kirichu High School
05.2025 - 06.2025Read More

Daystar University

Master of Arts from Clinical Psychology
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Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Arts from Counselling Psychology
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Rachael Wahito Mwangi