Babrah

Ms Babrah Nabaasa, MA

Counseling Psychologist

Verified

“With me, you'll find a judgement-free space where we can build a trusting relationship, allowing you to feel safe expressing your concerns, emotions, experiences, and curiosity about yourself and the world around you. As a counselling psychologist, I work with individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote mental and emotional wellbeing through therapy, psychoeducation, and advocacy. Grounded in empathy, ethical practice, and cultural sensitivity, I aim to empower my clients by strengthening their coping skills and connections to supportive relationships, helping them build more balanced and fulfilling lives. ”

About Me

I am a therapist based between Kampala and Nairobi, with a deep passion for helping people navigate personal struggles, emotional complexities, and life's transitions. I provide the support and practical skills needed to foster healing, self-awareness, and meaningful progress. To me, therapy is about being seen and heard without judgement. From personal experience, I know it takes courage to talk about what hurts, what feels confusing, or what simply feels overwhelming. In our sessions, you can expect honesty, humour, and, where appropriate, personal disclosure, all within a judgement-free space. Together, we'll work through real-life challenges, including stress, family and relationship difficulties, trauma, insecurities, loss, and difficult emotions. My goal is to help you feel lighter, more confident, more connected, and more in control of your own story. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading, lifting weights at the gym, travelling to new countries, spending time with friends, and binge-watching entertaining TV shows.

Approach

My approach is person-centred, practical, evidence based and focuses on just the client's struggles but also strengths. We look at the whole person: mind, emotions, relations and context. As a counselling psychologist, my work is grounded in scientifically supported methods and tailored to fit the individual needs of each client. I integrate person-centred therapy with Solution focused brief therapy and narrative therapy but the most important technique is our relationship because i believe that people heal in connection. In our work together, we will create a safe place where you can be honest without fear of judgement, build insight by understanding why certain patterns keep showing up, develop practical skills for emotional regulation, communication and stress management and also reconnect you to your values, relationships and sense of purpose. Therapy with me is active so expect many questions, reflections, homework sometimes and a lot of real talk.
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Services

As a counseling psychologist, i support individuals, couples, families and community groups as they navigate life's challenges and seek healing and a sense of progressive direction in their lives. I have long term experience aiding those struggling with depression, stress, past trauma, dysfunctional family patterns, toxic relationships, work-life balance, existential crisis, self-esteem, retirement, anxiety, self-sabotage, chronophobia, co-parenting difficulties, blended families, behavioral issues amongst children and adolescents, and unhealthy work environments. I also provide mental health awareness and sensitization to communities/ groups of people that require information about mental health and counseling as a discipline.

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Organisations
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA (Couns Psych))

Makerere University

Year: 2021

Memberships

Uganda Counselling Association (UCA)

Associate Member

Membership: UCA/CP/231

Service Areas

Safe Haven Child and Family Counseling Centre

In-person

Kampala Central Division

Kampala, Central Region

Uganda

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Kampala Central Division, Kampala, Uganda