Maximilla Nangira
@maximillanangira1
Compassionate counselling psychologist with 10+ years improving mental health and wellbeing.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated counselling psychologist and coach with over ten years of hands-on experience in mental health, trauma intervention, and staff wellness. I specialize in diagnosis, assessment, psychotherapy and evidence-based treatment planning for psychological distress and mental illness.
I have led clinical and staff psychological services in hospital and project settings, providing individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychosocial support. I routinely coordinate case conferences, supervise counsellors, and design psychoeducation and staff-wellness trainings.
My work includes roles in national referral hospitals and NGO/health projects where I facilitated trauma counselling, GBV support, and integrated mental health services, always emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration and referrals.
I am research-oriented and committed to continuous professional development and best-practice mental health education, with experience in program coordination, intern orientation, and organizing trainings and seminars to improve patient and staff outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinical Psychologist
Baraka Health Net
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment, crisis intervention and staff supervision to promote mental health and wellness; delivered psychoeducation and workplace stress management trainings and was recognized as outstanding employee of the year.
Consultant Psychologist
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years)
Contracted to provide individual and group therapy, psychological assessment, trauma counselling and coordinated psychosocial support and intern orientations across outpatient and inpatient services.
GBV Trauma Counselor
Coptic Mission Hospital
Mar 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 9 months)
Screened and provided psychological support to GBV survivors, delivered individual, group and family trauma counselling, facilitated staff trainings and managed referrals and follow-ups.
Counselling Psychologist
Kenyatta National Hospital
Mar 2014 - Nov 2016 (2 years 8 months)
Provided psychosocial services and trauma debriefing to patients, clients and staff, and supported youth center mental health programs within the hospital.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MUMount Kenya University
Postgraduate Diploma, Project Planning & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management ongoing with expected completion April 2025.
KUKenyatta University
Master of Arts, Counselling Psychology
Completed Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology in July 2024.
AUAfrica Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts, Counselling Psychology
Completed Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology in October 2014.
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling
Diploma, Counselling Psychology
Completed Diploma in Counselling Psychology in August 2011.
St Mary’s Amukura Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in 2002.
Availability
Location
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