Esther Gatere
@esthergatere
Compassionate counsellor specializing in holistic mental health support.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
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
Student Mentor
Yusudi
Sep 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Mentored students on employability skills, career guidance, CV writing, self-awareness and professional development to support transition into employment.
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.
Lead Counsellor
Auscare International College
Apr 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 3 months)
Led counselling and training programs for students, conducting individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, assessment/diagnosis of mental health issues, and supervising practical placements across Kenyan facilities.
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.
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.
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.
Social Worker
Mathari Mental Hospital
Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 (10 months)
Conducted one-on-one and group counseling, performed case follow-ups, managed patient files, and supported patient-relative coordination and clerical duties.
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
Auscare International College
Diploma, Community Services
2022 - 2023
Grade: Competent
Completed a Diploma in Community of Service (CHC52015) with competent assessment outcomes.
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).
AUAfrica 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.
UNUniversity 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.
Institute of Advanced Technology
Certificate, Information and Communication Technology
2006 - 2006
Completed short courses in Microsoft Word, Information Communication, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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