Leah Kuria
Leah Kuria

Licensed Clinical and Counselling Psychologist

Open to offers · Member since 15 Aug 2026
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Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Hybrid
Experience level
Lead

About

Professional summary

I am a licensed Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with over 10 years of experience delivering mental health, wellbeing, and psychological support services across corporate, healthcare, rehabilitation, community, and educational settings.

I provide trauma-informed counselling, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, psychological first aid, and evidence-based treatment planning for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, employees, first responders, and clients in recovery.

I lead multidisciplinary clinical teams and provide clinical supervision, mentorship, case consultation, and quality oversight. My work emphasizes ethical practice, safeguarding, confidential documentation, and sustainable recovery outcomes.

I have experience delivering both remote and in-person clinical services through digital mental health platforms and traditional healthcare settings. I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic client care.

My areas of focus include organizational mental health, corporate wellbeing, trauma recovery, rehabilitation, emotional regulation, psychoeducation, resilience building, and family counselling.

I also lecture and supervise counselling and clinical psychology students, integrating current research and evidence-based practice into practical training and professional development.

Skills

14 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Clinical Supervisor (Lead Team) Serenity Rehabilitation Center

I lead a multidisciplinary clinical team providing psychological and rehabilitative care to clients in recovery. I oversee case conceptualization, treatment planning, and the quality of clinical interventions.

I provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and case consultation to counselling staff. I monitor client progress, coordinate multidisciplinary reviews, and ensure adherence to ethical, safeguarding, and evidence-based treatment standards.

Clinical Psychologist (Remote) Mantra

I deliver remote clinical psychology services, including assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning. I provide individual therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns.

I maintain detailed clinical documentation and progress notes in accordance with professional and ethical standards. I collaborate with a virtual multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic client care.

Clinical Psychologist Rescue.co Kenya

I provide psychological counselling and trauma-informed mental health support to first responders following critical incidents. My work includes psychological assessments, comprehensive mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, and psychological first aid.

I facilitate structured post-incident debriefing sessions, develop individualized treatment and recovery plans, and collaborate with healthcare and emergency response teams. I also support organizational wellbeing initiatives and resilience-building programmes.

Clinic Expert & Counselling Psychologist Unmind UK

I deliver virtual counselling using evidence-based therapeutic interventions. I conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for emotional, behavioural, and psychosocial concerns.

I provide individual, couple, and group counselling while maintaining accurate clinical records and managing an active therapy caseload. I contribute to quality improvement initiatives supporting evidence-based service delivery.

Clinic Expert & Counselling Psychologist Shamiri Institute

I delivered trauma-informed therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I conducted psychological assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based counselling interventions.

I managed a weekly caseload of 15–20 therapy clients, facilitated psychoeducation and community mental health programmes, and supported community reintegration and psychosocial recovery interventions.

Consultant Counselling Psychologist Private Practice

I provide counselling services to children, adolescents, and adults, including family therapy and parent guidance. I design individualized intervention plans for emotional, behavioural, and psychosocial concerns.

My work includes grief counselling, trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and resilience programmes. I also provide mental health consultation and psychological services to institutions and organizations.

Counselling Psychologist Kenyatta National Hospital

I delivered addiction recovery counselling and psychoeducation on depression, anxiety, anger management, and behavioural change. I conducted family counselling and psychological assessments.

I supported multidisciplinary healthcare teams and assisted with youth psychosocial rehabilitation and reintegration.

Counselling Psychologist Mathari Mental Hospital

I provided psychological counselling and support to inpatient and outpatient mental health clients. I conducted psychosocial assessments and contributed to multidisciplinary treatment planning.

I delivered psychoeducation on mental illness, coping strategies, and recovery-oriented practice, while supporting crisis intervention and case management in a hospital mental health setting.

Adjunct Lecturer Pan African Christian University

I deliver lectures and seminars in counselling and clinical psychology to undergraduate students. I design curriculum content, assessments, and practical training exercises aligned with professional standards.

I mentor and supervise students undertaking counselling practicum placements and integrate current research and evidence-based practice into course instruction.

Counselling Roles Braeburn Schools, International School of Kenya, and Loise Well Academy

I held counselling roles in school settings supporting emotional wellbeing, behavioural management, and life skills education.

I provided psychological support and wellbeing interventions for students across multiple educational institutions.

Education

Learning history

TECH Digital University

Advanced Master's Degree, Clinical Psychiatry

In progress.

TEC

Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology and Health

Completed.

Pan African Christian University

Master's Degree, Counselling Psychology

Completed.

Pan African Christian University

Bachelor of Arts, Counselling Psychology

Kenya Institute of Business and Counselling Studies (KIBCO)

Higher Diploma, Counsellor Supervision Psychology

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