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Overview
Work History
Education
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Languages
References
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Seminars Workshops Research
Affiliations
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Trezah Patricia Achieng

Trezah Patricia Achieng

Psychological Counsellor
Kisumu,17

Summary

To advance my career and to create significant changes in the knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of society through the delivery of excellent service and results to the best of my ability, both as an individual and as a member of a results-oriented team.

I possess eight years of work experience as a mentor and trainer for rehabilitated street children at the Kisumu Urban Apostolate Program (KUAP), a faith-based organization in Kisumu, and ten years of experience in formal teaching under the Teachers Service Commission.

Compassionate professional with a background in social and human service assistance. Skilled in providing support to diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities, and those in need of mental health services. Strengths include effective communication, crisis intervention techniques, and the development of personalized care plans. Successfully improved client well-being, and facilitated community resource connections in previous roles.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Wellness Company Founder

Tripatt Health Gardens
06.2023 - Current
  • In charge of programs: counseling, wellness training, mentorship, school therapy mobile services, events management, and training consultancies.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to guide the startup from conception to operational success.
  • Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
  • Established policies and procedures for efficient workflow management.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Recruited, hired and trained staff members to ensure that operational goals were met.
  • Designed and launched innovative products and services, ensuring they meet market needs and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed day-to-day activities across multiple departments within the organization.
  • Built relationships with key stakeholders in industry associations to promote brand visibility.
  • Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.

Mental Health Support Worker

Chiga Sub-County Hospital
Kisumu, Kenya
06.2024 - 01.2025

  • Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on coping strategies and peer support.
  • Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to promote social skills and community integration.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to laid-down government protocols.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Performed outreach activities within the community to promote mental health awareness.
  • Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for clients.
  • Led mindfulness and relaxation techniques workshops to reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Supported family members of clients by providing psychoeducation and counseling interventions.

Proprietor and CEO

Tripatt Health Gardens
03.2018 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: Founder of the business using natural products to offer SPA services and beauty therapy
  • Was able to establish several relationships with local hotels as a choice service team to run their SPA services
  • Established a Counseling support service offering the clientele the Much needed space to use beauty therapy as a tool for self-esteem building tool and self-worth
  • Founder of the business using natural products to offer SPA services and beauty therapy
  • Was able to establish several relationships with local hotels as a choice service team to run their SPA services
  • Established a Counseling support service offering the clientele the Much needed space to use beauty therapy as a tool for self-esteem building tool and self-worth

P1 Teacher

Magadi Primary School
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • In - charge of upper class programs
  • Students mentorship and academic programs under Guidance and counseling
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

P1 Teacher

Kanyamedha Primary School
08.2008 - 12.2012
  • Training learners in all disciplines across the 8 classes
  • Guidance and counseling
  • Tutoring

Mentor & Trainer

Kisumu Urban Apostolate Program
04.2007 - 05.2008
  • Company Overview: Project: Rehabilitation of street children from Kisumu town
  • Identifying and enrolling street children into the program
  • Counseling street families
  • Mentoring the children enrolled in the program
  • Offering informal and formal education to the children from class one to eight
  • Organizing for extracurricular activities with the children
  • Project: Rehabilitation of street children from Kisumu town

Intern

Ministry of Water and Natural Resources
02.2006 - 10.2006
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.

Education

Higher Diploma - Psychological Counseling

Kenya Institute of Professional Counselors (KIPC)
Kenya
12.2012

P1 Certificate - Teaching

St. Marks Teachers Training College
Kigari, Kenya
01.2004

KCSE Certificate -

Lwak Girls High School
Kenya
01.2001

Some College (No Degree) - Health And Social Care

Oplex Careers
C/o MDWG Limited, Mayfair London

Skills

  • Wellness Trainer and Mentor
  • Child therapy and psychosocial development
  • Strategic planning
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Community outreach
  • Policies and procedures development
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Partnership building

Languages

  • English
  • Kiswahili
  • Luo

References

  • Stephen Moses Otieno, Program Director, TWL Kisumu ;+254-758-843-801
  • Ms. Amy Ngaiza, Kenya Institute of Professional Counselors, P.O. Box 33857, Nairobi, 00600, +254 722260142
  • Lillian Hongo, Facility -in-Charge,Chica Sub County Health Center, Kisumu; +254-724-553-282

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/14/83
  • Nationality: Kenyan

Seminars Workshops Research

  • School Counselor, 01/01/17 - 12/31/17, Working as a school counselor besides teaching.
  • Research on Counseling Services, 08/01/12, Conducted a research on the quality of counseling services offered in schools today as part of fulfillment for the higher diploma course in psychological counseling.
  • Child Therapy Course, 06/01/07, Attended a child therapy course supported by the Charlotte Kolff foundation on various wellness management courses from stress management to case management.
  • Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance Workshop, 09/01/06, Attended the Kenya Tobacco Control alliance workshop in Limuru.
  • Gender Mainstreaming Seminar, 08/01/06, One-week seminar on Gender Mainstreaming in HIV/AIDS management by AMREF (Maanisha program).

Affiliations

Specializes in Services or experiences related to SPA and wellness centers with packages that include multiple services, fitness classes, and nutrition counseling.

Languages

Swahili
First Language
Swahili
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mental Health Support Worker

Chiga Sub-County Hospital
06.2024 - 01.2025

Wellness Company Founder

Tripatt Health Gardens
06.2023 - Current

Proprietor and CEO

Tripatt Health Gardens
03.2018 - 03.2023

P1 Teacher

Magadi Primary School
01.2013 - 01.2018

P1 Teacher

Kanyamedha Primary School
08.2008 - 12.2012

Mentor & Trainer

Kisumu Urban Apostolate Program
04.2007 - 05.2008

Intern

Ministry of Water and Natural Resources
02.2006 - 10.2006

Higher Diploma - Psychological Counseling

Kenya Institute of Professional Counselors (KIPC)

P1 Certificate - Teaching

St. Marks Teachers Training College

KCSE Certificate -

Lwak Girls High School

Some College (No Degree) - Health And Social Care

Oplex Careers
Trezah Patricia AchiengPsychological Counsellor