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@meluser6
Aspiring counseling psychologist focused on child and community mental health.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an aspiring counseling psychologist and dedicated mental health advocate currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Counseling Psychology at Kenyatta University. I combine experience in primary education, administrative support, and community-based mental health work to support children and young people.
I have provided psychoeducation, crisis intervention, and peer counseling through university and community initiatives, enhancing my communication, emotional intelligence, and facilitation skills. I also bring practical administrative experience in coordination, documentation, and operations.
My volunteer and leadership roles include peer counseling, community outreach, and classroom teaching, where I promoted psychosocial support, preventive education, and inclusive learning environments. I hold certifications in community mental health, peer counseling training, and mental health championing.
I am passionate about child and adolescent mental health, rehabilitation, and community empowerment, and I seek opportunities where I can apply my counseling skills, program coordination experience, and commitment to wellbeing to make measurable impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mental Health Counselor
YEA Initiative for Mental Health
Apr 2025 - Present (7 months)
Delivers psychoeducation on emotional regulation and self-care, provides crisis intervention and referrals, and participates in community awareness sessions to promote wellbeing.
Peer Counselor
Kenyatta University Welfare and Counseling Project
Mar 2025 - Present (8 months)
Provides empathetic peer support for academic and personal challenges, promotes mental health awareness, and enhances crisis response skills through supervised practice.
Administrative Assistant
Quo Vadis Printers
Sep 2022 - Aug 2023 (11 months)
Coordinated meetings, managed schedules and office correspondence, and supported daily operations through typing, proofreading, and research to maintain efficient office systems.
Loss Control Officer
Verisk Solutions
Mar 2022 - Jul 2022 (4 months)
Conducted inventory monitoring, led routine stock checks, and implemented loss prevention measures while investigating and reporting misconduct to ensure accountability.
Volunteer Teacher
St. Patrick's Primary School
Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 (3 months)
Taught and mentored primary learners, supporting emotional and academic development and fostering a supportive, inclusive classroom environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KUKenyatta University
Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology
2023 -
Activities and societies: Peer Counselor, Kenyatta University Welfare and Counseling Project; participant in mental health outreach and training programs.
Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Counseling Psychology focused on child and adolescent mental health, psychosocial support, and preventative education.
KUKenyatta University
Diploma in Primary Education, Primary Education
2017 - 2021
Activities and societies: Volunteer Teacher at St. Patrick’s Primary School; engaged in learner emotional and academic development.
Completed a Diploma in Primary Education with experience in classroom teaching and learner mentorship.
Tech stack
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Location
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