Aliya

Miss Aliya Shah

Psychologist

“Addressing a large range of disorders for 13 to 25 year olds as well as recent diagnosis with dementia or familial support. My techniques draw on CBT and MI”

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About Me

I support young people aged 13 to 25 as they navigate various mental health challenges, offering practical ways to understand their thoughts and feelings. I also guide individuals recently diagnosed with dementia, and their families, to adapt to significant life changes. Drawing on approaches like CBT and Motivational Interviewing, I create a grounded space. We work together to explore difficulties and find clear, actionable steps. This helps build resilience and cope effectively.

Approach

Working with young people and families who are adjusting to big changes, I focus on practical, paced sessions that break concerns into manageable steps and test small changes between meetings. From Nairobi I offer English-language appointments in person and online, using focused assessment tools to guide work with adolescents, parents and those facing cognitive shifts. Sessions mix gentle challenge, reflective feedback and short between-session tasks so learning carries into daily life. This approach suits teenagers, young adults and families seeking straightforward, collaborative support.
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Basic Information

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Services

Services Offered:

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

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    Neuro & Psychological Assessment

    A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Children
  • •Individuals
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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    Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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    Alzheimer's / Dementia

    A progressive brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, and decline in thinking skills, eventually affecting the ability to carry out everyday tasks.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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    Dementia

    A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

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    Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications

University of Edinburgh

Registrations

Kenya Psychological Association (KPsyA)

MSc Psychologist of Mental Health

Service Area

Lavington

In-person & Online

Westlands

Nairobi, Central

Kenya