Elenah

Mrs Elenah Kigo

Professional Counselor

“An experienced, competent and compassionate psychotherapist working predominantly with teens and adults.”

About Me

As an experienced and compassionate psychotherapist, I offer a grounded space for teens and adults. We can explore life's complexities together, understanding feelings and navigating challenges. Sessions provide a calm environment where difficult thoughts are gently explored. This collaborative approach helps you find clear paths forward, building resilience. It is ideal for those seeking a steady, understanding guide for personal growth.

Approach

Having supported many teens and adults, I guide sessions toward clear, manageable steps that feel achievable rather than overwhelming. In Nairobi or online, in English or Kiswahili, sessions move at a steady pace—brief check-ins, focused exploration, and practical experiments between meetings to test new coping strategies. I pay attention to patterns around loss, transitions or substance use and invite small, concrete changes that build safety and choice. This way of working suits people seeking calm, practical support to regain balance.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    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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    Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

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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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    Relationship Counseling

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

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    Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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    Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • •All ages
  • •Adolescents
  • •Couples
  • •Individuals

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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    Life Transitions

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

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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    Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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Professional Title:

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    Professional Counselor

    A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Qualifications

Moi University

Registrations

Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC)

Professional Counsellor

Service Area

Nairobi Mediheal Hospitals

In-person & Online

Nairobi, Central

Kenya