Carolyne

Carolyne Ngige, MA

Psychologist

Verified

“I am a compassionate, results-oriented therapist dedicated to helping you heal from childhood trauma and its lasting impact on your life. Together, we'll address troubling thoughts, difficult emotions, unhelpful behaviours, relationship challenges, and other everyday concerns, supporting you in creating meaningful and lasting change. ”

About Me

I am a registered Counselling Psychologist and practise with confidentiality, unconditional positive regard, acceptance, structure, and consistency, always giving careful consideration to what is in my clients' best interests, both now and in the future. I work within a broad cultural context and have experience supporting Kenyans living abroad, as well as expatriates living in Kenya from countries including Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the UK, the USA, Canada, the UAE, Australia, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and across East Africa.

Approach

My approach is eclectic because I believe every client is unique. Together, we'll identify your goals and use the therapeutic techniques that best suit your individual needs, ensuring our work is tailored to support meaningful and lasting change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Our first session will begin with a consent form and a brief intake questionnaire so I can better understand your background and what brings you to therapy. We'll explore your goals and the challenges you'd like to address, which may include: * Anxiety, depression, mood difficulties, and emotional regulation * Intrusive or self-critical thoughts, such as "I'm not enough," "I don't belong," or "It's my fault" * Fear of failure or low self-esteem * Questions around identity and self-discovery * Procrastination, lack of motivation, overwhelm, self-harm, and other behavioural concerns * Childhood trauma and complex PTSD (CPTSD) * Relationship challenges, family dynamics, codependency, boundaries, or fear of closeness * Life transitions, including relocation and adjustment challenges * Work-related stress, performance concerns, and navigating workplace dynamics * Personality-related difficulties Together, we'll explore the root cause and underlying patterns contributing to your concerns . Based on your goals, I'll recommend an evidence-based therapeutic approach tailored to your needs. We'll set realistic goals and timelines, and I'll provide practical tools, guidance, and ongoing support to help you make meaningful, lasting progress. I look forward to working with you.

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • 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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  • Wellness Support

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

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Risk Management

    Assessment and planning to identify and reduce the risk of harm to oneself or others, often part of crisis intervention or ongoing care.

  • 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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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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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.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

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

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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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  • 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.

  • Family Issues

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

  • Abuse

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

  • 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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  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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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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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

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

Credentials

Registrations

The Counsellors and Psychologist Board (C&P BOARD)

Psychologist; Counsellor

Qualifications

Master of Arts (MA)

University of Nairobi + Oasis Africa Institute of Applied Leadership and Professional Psychology

Service Areas

Nairobi

In-person & Online

Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya