Sylvia Waweru
@sylviawaweru
Counselling psychologist with strong client-focus, experience in mental health, intake, and rehabilitative support.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a counselling psychologist with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Counselling) from the University of Nairobi and hands-on experience in client intake, assessment, and follow-up counselling for substance use and mental health clients. I combine clinical internships at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital and ongoing practice at Sparkpluss with strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams.
I have managed client-facing services, led teams in salon businesses, and supported community mental health through trainings and referrals; I am committed to helping people recover and regain mental health, delivering compassionate care, and continuously improving counselling techniques.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Counselling Intern
Sparkpluss
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Conduct client intake and counselling, manage client referrals, and prepare summary counselling reports while participating in trainings and team meetings to support mental health recovery.
Deputy Presiding Officer
IEBC
Aug 2017 - Sep 2017 (1 month)
Oversaw polling-station operations and vote tallying, assisted presiding officer and clerks, and ensured secure return of election materials to the tallying centre.
Salon Manager
Tips to Toes Salon
Mar 2010 - Dec 2015 (5 years 9 months)
Managed daily salon operations, led marketing campaigns to grow client flow, recruited and coached a team of 15+ staff, and maintained profitability within budgetary guidelines.
Psychology Intern
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 (3 months)
Performed psychiatric assessments, participated in family counselling for drug and alcohol addicts, conducted follow-up counselling and assisted in the forensic clinic to support patient recovery.
Cosmetologist / Salon Manager
She's Salon
Jan 2007 - Aug 2009 (2 years 7 months)
Assessed clients and recommended beauty treatments, supervised and trained hairstylists, maintained client records and payment tracking, and ensured overall salon maintenance and service quality.
Receptionist
Seven Stars Salon
Mar 2003 - Nov 2006 (3 years 8 months)
Handled client reception and appointment scheduling, maintained payment and commission records for stylists, and ensured smooth front-desk operations to support salon services.
Tutor
Magenta Training Institute
Aug 2002 - Feb 2003 (6 months)
Taught computer packages, developed instructional materials, and evaluated learners through assessments to improve computer literacy and skills.
Tutor
Grace Computer College
Sep 2001 - Jan 2002 (4 months)
Delivered computer package instruction, designed learning materials, and evaluated student performance through tests to ensure competency in key software.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UNUniversity of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Counselling)
2012 - 2016
Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Counselling, graduating with Second Class Honours (Upper Division).
Magenta Training Institute
Diploma, Hair Dressing / Cosmetology
2002 - 2003
Completed a Diploma in Hair Dressing focusing on practical salon and cosmetology skills.
Grace Computer College
Certificate, Computer Applications
2000 - 2001
Grade: Credit (in listed modules)
Completed a certificate course in computer applications with credits in Windows, Word, Excel, Access and Adobe PageMaker.
Muthiga High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.), General Secondary Education
1997 - 2000
Grade: C+ (Plus)
Attended secondary school and completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of C+ (Plus).
Kamiti Prison Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E.), Primary Education
1994 - 1996
Grade: 412
Completed primary education and sat the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, scoring 412.
Muthiga Primary School
Lower Primary Certificate, Primary Education
1989 - 1993
Completed lower primary education.
Availability
Location
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