VPVictoria Peter
@victoriapeter1
Experienced clinical psychologist specializing in diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders, trauma-informed care and workplace wellness.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with comprehensive expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy across individual, group, family, and workplace settings.
I have led crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and psychosocial support initiatives, and I design and implement evidence-based treatment plans and wellness programs.
My background includes program development for child protection, GBV response, youth empowerment, HIV testing and counseling, and capacity building for community and health staff.
I mentor interns, conduct mental health research and reporting, and maintain high ethical and professional standards as an active member of national psychology bodies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Psychological Counselor
County Government of Makueni
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Provide psychological assessment, individual/group/family therapy, crisis intervention and workplace wellness services, leading community mental health awareness and referral coordination to improve client well‑being.
Director, Mental Health Services
Waka Africa
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Oversee mental health service delivery and program development to expand access to psychosocial support and coordinate capacity‑building initiatives.
Psychosocial Support Officer
Youth Support Kenya / Terre des Hommes
Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year)
Delivered psychosocial assessments, individual and group counseling, mentorship and life‑skills training for vulnerable youth, and strengthened child protection linkages to enhance resilience and program sustainability.
HIV Testing Services Provider
Centre for Health Solutions - Makueni
Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted HIV testing and adherence counseling, maintained client records, ran targeted outreach activities and compiled monthly reports to support community testing uptake.
Psychologist Intern
Kibwezi Sub-County Hospital
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Provided supervised clinical assessments and counseling, supported patient management and maintained clinical records to aid service delivery and training.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUnited States International University - Africa
Master of Science, Clinical Psychology
Completed a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology focused on advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions.
EUEgerton University
Bachelor of Psychology, Psychology
Completed a Bachelor of Psychology program covering developmental, clinical, and counseling psychology topics.
Machakos Institute of Technology
Certificate, Computer Skills & Office Automation
Completed a certificate program in computer skills and office automation to support administrative and clinical documentation tasks.
Carmel Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education providing general secondary education foundation.
Availability
Location
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