Name: Catherine Kawira Ochieng                                                                                                        

Qualification : Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy- Pan Africa Christian University

University Counsellor                                                                                                                                                       

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE 

Ms. Ochieng is a seasoned mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience working with people who have diverse needs. She has extensive knowledgeable in behavioral monitoring, youth and adolescent counselling. With her deep research performing marriage counselling, personal, group and family therapy, Trauma Counselling,  Psycho Education, Mentorship and delivering appropriate therapies. She has proven track record of effective  results and positive outcomes with clients. Compassionate, understanding, and friendly demeanor  when working with challenging clients in any situation. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES  

• Competencies in administering and developing intervention programs to adjust behavior.
• Outstanding knowledge of principles of psychology and mental health and expertise in  implementing many types of behavioral and counselling therapies. 
• Ability to provide individual counselling services or facilitate group therapy sessions in a  positive and effective manner. 
• Strong sense of integrity when dealing with clients and a commitment to keeping  information confidential when necessary. 
• Good oral communicator and compassionate listener in sessions with clients and family members. 
• Excellent presentation development skills. 
• Mental health support. 

EDUCATION BACKGROUND 

• 2017 Pan Africa Christian University Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
• 2013 Pan Africa Christian University Bachelor of Counselling Psychology

OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING  

• 2021: Trustee Development Program, College of Insurance 
• 2016: The Purpose and Leadership Forum Training. 
• 2016: Child Protection Training, Daystar University. 
• 2013: TOT Training, Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling.  
• 2011: Narrative Therapy Training, Pan Africa Christian University. 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS  

• Kenya Association of Marriage & Family Therapy. 
• Child Protection & Advocacy Network. 
• Kenya Association of Marriage & Family Therapy. 

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES 

Reading, travelling, spending time with family and Volunteer work.