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dennis mahugu

@dennismahugu

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Consulting psychologist focused on evidence-based treatment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and service improvement.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can deliver high-quality clinical care, lead multidisciplinary teams, influence mental health policy, and continue professional development.

I am a consulting psychologist with experience across hospital, wellness center, and private practice settings, trained in medical psychology and committed to evidence-based assessment and treatment. I assess mental health needs, conduct psychometric testing, and formulate treatment plans to empower clients to make positive behavioral changes.

I have led clinical services as a counselling coordinator, developing policies, quality assurance programs, and professional development for clinical staff while ensuring standards of care and regulatory compliance. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and produce clinical reports for referrers and corporate clients.

I am driven by improving population mental health through clinical practice, research-informed policy development, and ongoing professional learning. I communicate complex clinical information clearly and maintain confidentiality, impartiality, and a practical problem-solving approach.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Private Consulting Psychologist

Current

Ngechu Dennis Mahugu Consulting

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Provide psychological assessment, risk evaluation, psychometric testing and individualized treatment plans to empower clients and improve functioning; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and produce clinical reports for referrers and corporates.

Psychological Assessment Risk Assessment Psychological Testing Treatment Planning Confidentiality Patient Counselling

Hospital Psychologist

Idyllic Wellness Sanctuary

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Assessed and evaluated inpatients and outpatients, delivered individual and group therapies, maintained confidential clinical records and updated consultant doctors on patient status to support treatment outcomes.

Outpatient Treatment Individual Therapy Group Therapy Record keeping Mental Health Evaluation

Counselling Coordinator

Jabali Wellness Centre

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Led clinical services delivery, developed policies and quality assurance programs, managed staffing, compliance and budgets, and supported frontline clinical teams to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Clinical Leadership Policy Development Quality Assurance Service Delivery Budgeting

Counsellor

Thika Counseling Homes

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Provided psychosocial services and individual therapies for depression, anxiety and substance abuse, and led community mental health awareness and support activities.

Individual Therapy Community Outreach Trauma Informed Care Supervision Participation Mental Health Education

Attachee (Clinical Rotations)

Various Hospitals

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)

Completed clinical attachments across multiple hospitals, conducting assessments, supporting therapeutic interventions and gaining hands-on experience in medical psychology practice.

Clinical Assessment Patient Observation Medical Psychology Clinical Documentation