Ms Cathrine Matesanwa

Counseling Psychologist

“As a therapist with a BA in Psychology & Counselling and pursuing an MA in Clinical Psychology, I help adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My eclectic approach, including assessments, empowers you to build coping skills in a supportive, stigma-free environment.”

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About Me

I am an Associate Counselor and psychologist based in Kajiado, Kenya. I work with you through life transitions and personal development. I use ACT, CBT, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis in confidential sessions focused on clear goals.

Approach

I guide sessions to alternate between practical skill-building and deeper reflective exploration so you leave with both tools and insight. In my Ngong practice (Kajiado/Nairobi) we work in English in a calm, punctual setting that respects your time and confidentiality. I use brief assessments to track progress, invite experiments with small behavioural steps, and pause to explore recurring patterns or meanings between sessions. This way of working tends to suit adolescents, adults and couples wanting measurable change alongside personal growth.

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Basic Information

Ngong, Kenya

In-person

Services

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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Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and 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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Psychoanalysis
An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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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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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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Divorce Coping
The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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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:

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