Steyian Sharon
@steyiansharon
Counseling psychologist focused on client-centered mental health care.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven counseling psychology professional with hands-on experience across rehabilitation centers, hospitals, schools, and child services, focused on assessing behavior, developing individualized treatment plans, and facilitating both individual and group therapy. I bring strengths in crisis intervention, addiction and mood-disorder treatment, family collaboration, and maintaining confidentiality and ethical practice.
Throughout my roles I have monitored client progress, educated families and adolescents, coordinated with medical and social services, and documented evaluations to ensure effective outcomes. I lead with empathy, strong communication, and problem-solving skills to help clients achieve short- and long-term recovery and behavioral goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Counselor
Kenya Institute of Special Education
Sep 2023 - May 2024 (8 months)
Managed behavior interventions for children, collaborated with families, adapted communication methods for nonverbal students, and applied sensory-aware strategies to improve learning outcomes.
Counselor
Nuru Rehabilitation Centre
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)
Provided crisis intervention, conducted assessments, maintained confidentiality, and facilitated conflict resolution to support clients through high-stress situations and recovery.
Counselor
Asumbi Rehabilitation Center
May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)
Delivered individual and group therapy, taught relapse prevention and coping strategies, and coordinated care with medical professionals and family members to support recovery.
Counselor
Murang'a District Public Hospital
Feb 2023 - Apr 2023 (2 months)
Provided client-centered counseling, developed therapeutic plans, and referred clients to medical social workers and support services to improve mental health outcomes.
Trainee-Counselor
Madaraka Sub-County Children's Office
Feb 2023 - Apr 2023 (2 months)
Educated families on child interventions, addressed depression and bullying, and maintained detailed evaluation and treatment records per organizational policies.
Trainee-Counselor
Kimorori Primary and Secondary School
Apr 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 10 months)
Facilitated individual and group life-skills therapy, monitored treatment progress, and collected client information via interviews and observations to support student wellbeing.
Counselor
Ahadi Treatment Center
Sep 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 3 months)
Assessed client responses to counseling, developed person-centered treatment plans, and ensured compliance with confidentiality and risk assessment policies to support recovery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pan African Christian University
Bachelor of Counselling Psychology, Counselling Psychology
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Counselling Psychology with coursework focused on counseling theory and clinical practice.
Pan African Christian University
Diploma in Counselling Psychology, Counselling Psychology
Completed a diploma program in Counselling Psychology covering foundational counseling skills and interventions.
Naisula International School
IGCSE, General Secondary Education
Completed IGCSE level studies (International General Certificate of Secondary Education).
The Green Gardens Schools
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.
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