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I am a Professional Counselor and Psychologist, educator, trainer, and accredited supervisor with experience across universities, training institutions, government programs, faith-based organizations, media, and humanitarian settings. As part of the second generation of professionally trained counselors in Kenya, I apply evidence-based practice and ethical counseling to support healing, personal growth, and the advancement of counseling in Kenya.
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Name
Jane Ngatia -
Experience
30 Years -
From
Nairobi ,Kenya -
Email
janengatia@gmail.com
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Counseling & Psychology Insights
A collection of videos covering various aspects of mental health, counseling techniques, and psychological insights.
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Cope with exam results
2:20
Trauma in Children
2:30
Understanding Mental Health
2:12
Identity Crisis
1:30
Mid-Life Crisis
1:39
Parenting in the digital age
1:20
Taking Care of Elderly Parents
1:27My Objectives
Mental Health Awareness
To sensitize the society on how to maintain psychologically healthy life through guidance and psychological counseling services.
01Educational Support
To enhance a sound career in education (for self and others) through application of psychological counseling skills and techniques, especially to learners of all calibre.
02Empowerment Counseling
To offer empowerment counseling to enable realization & use of individual potentials for more fulfilling lives.
03Life Happens
Qualification
Education
Georgia State University
+Ph.D. Counseling Psychology
2012 - OngoingI earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University (USA), specializing in clinical practice, research, and evidence based therapeutic approaches.
United States International University(USIU)
-M.A. in Counseling Psychology
2001 – 2004Completed advanced training in counseling theories, techniques, and evidence-based practice , preparing for professional roles in psychological counseling, education, and mental health advocacy.
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
-B.Ed. (Hons) Bachelor of Education
1996 – 1998Completed training in education, teaching methodologies, and foundational counseling principles, preparing for roles in both classroom instruction and psychological guidance.
Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling
+H.Dip. in Guidance & Counseling
2002 – 2003Completed advanced training in counseling skills, client support, and applied psychological techniques for professional practice.
Kagumo College
+Diploma in Education
1984 – 1986Completed training in education, teaching methodologies, and foundational counseling principles, preparing for roles in both classroom instruction and psychological guidance.
East Africa Institute of Professional Counseling
+Cert. Gender Domestic Violence Counseling
2001 – 2001Focused training in counseling survivors of gender based and domestic violence, with emphasis on trauma-informed care, safety, and psychological support.
East Africa Institute of Professional Counseling
+Certificate in Child Psychology & Counseling
2001 – 2001Completed training in education, teaching methodologies, and foundational counseling principles, preparing for roles in both classroom instruction and psychological guidance.
Neema Counseling and Training Centre
+Certificate in Training of Trainers (T.O.T)
2004 – 2004Completed training in education, teaching methodologies, and foundational counseling principles, preparing for roles in both classroom instruction and psychological guidance.
Neema Counseling and Training Centre
+Certificate in Psychological Trauma Debriefing
2004 – 2004Completed training in education, teaching methodologies, and foundational counseling principles, preparing for roles in both classroom instruction and psychological guidance.
East Africa Institute of Professional Counseling
+Certificate in Rape & Sexual Abuse Counseling
2004 – 2004Completed training in education, teaching methodologies, and foundational counseling principles, preparing for roles in both classroom instruction and psychological guidance.
Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling
+Certificate in HIV & AIDS Counseling
2003 – 2003Completed training in education, teaching methodologies, and foundational counseling principles, preparing for roles in both classroom instruction and psychological guidance.
Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling
+Certificate in Loss and Grief Counseling
2002 – 2002Completed training in education, teaching methodologies, and foundational counseling principles, preparing for roles in both classroom instruction and psychological guidance.
Experience
East Africa Institute of Professional Counseling
+Director
2012 - PresentOverseeing training programs, professional development, and organizational strategy to advance counseling standards and mental health services across the region.
East Africa Institute of Professional Counseling
-Counseling & Training
2019 – PresentProviding professional counseling services and delivering training programs for individuals, students, and professionals to enhance mental health, personal growth, and counseling skills.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
-Students & Staff Counselor
2005 – 2019Provided counseling and guidance to university students and staff, offering support for mental well-being, personal growth, academic success, and professional development.
Mt. Kenya University
+Lecturer (Part-Time)
2010 – 2016Provided counseling and guidance to university students and staff, offering support for mental well-being, personal growth, academic success, and professional development.
Africa Nazarene University
+Lecturer (Part-Time)
2010 – 2016Completed training in education, teaching methodologies, and foundational counseling principles, preparing for roles in both classroom instruction and psychological guidance.
Family TV & Radio 3.16
+Crises counseling consultancy (online) & Referral Counselor
2004 – 2016Provided counseling and guidance to university students and staff, offering support for mental well-being, personal growth, academic success, and professional development.
Daystar University
+Lecturer (Part-Time)
2004 – 2005
Provided counseling and guidance to university students and staff, offering support for mental well-being, personal growth, academic success, and professional development.
Operations Daadab
+Trauma Counselor
2004 – 2005
Association of volunteers Services International (Avsi)- Refugees Emergency
South Sudan
+Trauma Counselor (Trauma Healing)
2004 – 2005
Association of volunteers Services International (Avsi)- Refugees Emergency
Mt. Kenya & Catholic University of Eastern Africa
+Accredited Supervisor status by Kenya Counseling & Psychological
2002 – 2002
Association (KCPA)-(supervised at least 50 counselors on Practicum at Mt. Kenya and
Catholic Universities)
East Africa Institute of Professional Counseling
+Research Projects & Supervision
2005 – 2013
Research projects & supervision for Higher Diploma Students
Hand of Love Foundation
+Board Member
2016 – Present
Capacity building in the girl child for eradication of poverty in the community in Kawangware and Kibera slums of Nairobi
Community Based Activities
Parents Helping parents (P.H.P)
voluntary Counselor for the special needschildren with learning disabilities.
01Hand of Love Foundation (Board Member)
Capacity building in the girl child for eradication of poverty in the community in Kawangware and Kibera slums of Nairobi.
02Nairobi Baptist Church Counseling Ministry
Member of the church counseling committee and voluntary counselor. Founder and Chair of Grief Support Ministry at NBC.
03Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)/ JICA
Projects Role of women in peace building after post-election violence, Women capacity building in small scale entrepreneurship.
04Kenya Red Cross
Psychological First Aid & crises counseling for Internally Displaced Persons in 2007.
05National Oil Corporation of Kenya
Lifeskills empowerment & capacity building in HIV & AIDS prevention.
06Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)
Psychological Trauma Debriefing and crises counseling.
07Kenya Counselors & Psychologist Act, 2014
Appointed by CIC to fine tune the draft Bill of 2013 (later Counselor & Psychologists ACT, 2014).
08Family TV, KBC TV, & Citizen TV & Radio.
Talks on mental health.
09Roles That Drive Impact!
Director of Training
2014 – PresentEast Africa Institute of Professional Counseling
Board Member
2025 – PresentThe green Belt Movement
Chair
2009 – PresentNairobi Baptist Church Grief Support Ministry
Council Member
2012 – PresentPart of National Guidance & Counseling Association (JKUAT CHAPER)
Executive
2015 – 2016Executive mentor The Kenyatta Trust
Chair
2013 – 2016Chair Kenya Universities Counselors Association
Board Member
2010 – 2013Kenya Counseling and Psychologists Association (KCРА)
Assistant Secretary
2013 – 2016Kenya counseling Association
Practicum Supervisor
2011 – 2012M. A. student Kenyatta University
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