Caroline

Miss Caroline Otieno

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

An experienced counseling psychologist. Passionate about mental health and wellbeing of individuals. Culturally sensitive and self motivated to work with clients with diversities.

About Me

As an experienced Counseling psychologist, I am passionate about supporting your mental health and wellbeing. I am dedicated to creating a culturally sensitive space, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We can explore your unique experiences together, finding practical ways to navigate challenges and foster resilience. Clients seeking a respectful and understanding environment, where their diversities are valued, will find a strong match for their journey.

Approach

My sessions are culturally aware and paced to your concerns, mixing gentle curiosity with clear structure to help you feel steady while we work. In Kisumu or online, in English or Kiswahili, I use focused assessment, short between-session practices and trauma-informed reflection so progress is visible and manageable. Sessions balance practical skill-building with space to process difficult experiences, often bringing partners or family into specific meetings when helpful. People seeking respectful, down-to-earth support through life change and recovery tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psychometric Testing

    Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

  • Counseling

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

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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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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  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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Works With:

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

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.

  • 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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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • HIV / AIDS Support

    The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional well-being.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

    A professional counselor completing supervised clinical hours toward full independent licensure.

Qualifications


Moi University

Registrations


Counselors and Psychologist Board

Psychologist

Service Area


Online and In-Person from Masii Machakos

In-person & Online

Kombewa, Nyanza

Kenya