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Esther Gatere

@esthergatere

Compassionate counsellor specializing in holistic mental health support.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I seek a client-centered role where I can provide counselling, lead training programs, support rehabilitation or aged-care services, and contribute to student development within a collaborative, growth-focused organization.

I am a dedicated counsellor and trainer with a Degree in Counseling Psychology and extensive experience delivering individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and skills training across educational, rehabilitation, aged-care, and clinical settings.

Throughout roles as Lead Counsellor, Head Counselor, and community worker I have assessed and diagnosed mental health needs, supervised student placements, developed curricula and intervention strategies, and advocated for clients using a person-centered, strengths-based, holistic approach.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MC

Counsellor

MEWA Drug Rehabilitation Centre

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)

Delivered drug-rehabilitation counselling and psychoeducation, facilitated group and individual sessions, assessed clients' mental wellbeing, and provided life-skills training.

LP

Age Care Support Worker

Little Sisters of the Poor

Aug 2022 - Aug 2022 (0 months)

Provided person-centred support to elderly and disabled clients, conducted individual/group counselling, assisted with activities of daily living, and supported facility management.

CS

Head Counselor

Capital Connect Aviation School

Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 (5 months)

Oversaw the school counselling department, developed counselling curricula and intervention strategies, taught counselling courses, and supported students' academic and emotional development.

KW

Intern Counsellor

Kenya Men’s Prison (Nairobi West)

Oct 2017 - Nov 2017 (1 month)

Provided one-on-one counseling and facilitated group discussions and life-skill sessions with inmates during a short-term internship.

PD

Assistant Director

Preserving Human Dignity

Feb 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 10 months)

Coordinated events and home visits, led fundraising team activities, performed administrative duties, and provided peer counseling within community programs.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

AC

Auscare International College

Diploma, Community Services

2022 - 2023

Grade: Competent

Completed a Diploma in Community of Service (CHC52015) with competent assessment outcomes.

AC

Auscare International College

Certificate III, Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

2022 - 2022

Grade: Competent

Completed Certificate III CHC33021 in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) and CHC33015 Individual Support units (competent).

Africa Nazarene University logoAU

Africa Nazarene University

Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology

2014 - 2018

Grade: Second Class Upper

Completed a Degree in Counseling Psychology with Second Class Upper honours, focusing on counseling theory and practice.

University of Nairobi logoUN

University of Nairobi

Diploma, Social Work and Social Development

2011 - 2012

Grade: Credit

Completed a Diploma in Social Work and Social Development with credit, covering social work practice and community development.

IT

Institute of Advanced Technology

Certificate, Information and Communication Technology

2006 - 2006

Completed short courses in Microsoft Word, Information Communication, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

GS

Gatugi Girls High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education

2002 - 2005

Attended secondary school and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

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