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Sylvia Okwero

@sylviaokwero

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I am a consultant clinical psychologist specializing in assessment and therapy.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a clinical role combining patient-facing assessment and therapy with supervision, training, telehealth work, multidisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to lead program development and mental health research.

I am a consultant clinical psychologist with extensive experience in psychological assessment, psychotherapy, telepsychology, and clinical supervision. I deliver evidence-based individual and group therapies and I prioritize clear documentation and measurable outcomes.

I have diagnosed and managed a wide range of mental health conditions using DSM-5, standardized psychometric tests, and clinical interviews across telemedicine and hospital settings. I regularly develop and implement treatment plans, organize referrals, provide psychological first aid, and prepare scheduled clinical reports.

I have a strong background in training, curriculum development, and capacity building, having coordinated counseling services, supervised practicing counselors, and contributed to national occupational standards and assessment tools. I also consult on employee assistance programs, trauma management, and wellness trainings for organizations.

I am detail-oriented, analytical, and client-focused, with proven skills in monitoring and evaluation, research, and program development. I seek roles where I can combine direct clinical work, supervision, training, and research within multidisciplinary teams to improve mental health services and outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lecturer, Counseling Psychology

Murang'a University of Technology

May 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Prepared and delivered diploma-level counseling psychology courses, assessed students and supervised exams, and facilitated Employee Assistance Program sessions for staff, improving training quality and student outcomes.

Teaching Curriculum Development Assessments Student supervision Report Writing Public Speaking

Consultant Psychologist

TVET CDACC

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)

Developed training curricula, occupational standards and assessment tools for counselling and family therapy qualifications, contributing to five national occupational standards.

Curriculum Development Assessment Design Stakeholder Engagement Quality Assurance

Volunteer Clinical Psychologist

Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021 (4 months)

Diagnosed and treated mental health disorders using DSM‑V and psychometric tools, delivered individual and group therapies, and supported multidisciplinary care and departmental research.

Clinical Assessment DSM V Psychotherapy Group Therapy Case Management Reporting

Consultant Psychologist

Christian Health Association of Kenya

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Provided trauma counselling and delivered trauma management trainings for medical staff to strengthen clinical response and staff coping strategies.

Training Delivery Clinical Capacity Building Reporting

Consultant Psychologist

Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Provided staff supervision, monthly debriefings and personal therapy sessions to support humanitarian staff wellbeing and resilience during field operations.

Clinical Supervision Staff Debriefing Psychotherapy Reporting

Consultant Psychologist

Kenya Revenue Authority

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Delivered routine employee psychosocial support and mental wellness trainings under the Employee Assistance Program to improve staff mental health and workplace functioning.

Counseling Mental Health Reporting

Consultant Psychologist

APA Insurance

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Provided counselling services and periodic mental health talks for staff and clients to support employee wellbeing and client mental health literacy.

Counseling Mental Health Talks Case Management client support Reporting

Consultant Psychologist

Africa Yoga Project

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)

Delivered staff debriefings, psychosocial support and wellness trainings to improve staff resilience and workplace mental health practices.

Wellness Staff Resilience

Psychosocial Counselor

Refugee Consortium of Kenya

Mar 2014 - Mar 2016 (2 years)

Coordinated psychosocial services for beneficiaries in refugee settings, conducted assessments and home visits, and provided psychological first aid and short-term therapeutic support.

Psychosocial First Aid Home Visits Report Writing Monitoring & Evaluation

Intern Counselor

Mathari Mental Hospital

Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 (1 year)

Facilitated admissions and orientations, delivered one-on-one and group counseling, supported occupational therapy sessions, and maintained up-to-date patient records.

Group Therapy Conflict Resolution Clinical Documentation