Elizabeth

Dr Elizabeth Gichimu

Registered Clinical Psychologists

“An experienced APA international accredited clinical psychologist with over 10 years of practice”

About Me

I offer a thoughtful, supportive space where you can explore life's complexities and find clarity. Drawing on extensive experience, I help individuals understand themselves more deeply and navigate challenging emotions. Together, we uncover patterns and build lasting resilience, fostering a greater sense of well-being. My approach provides grounded guidance for anyone ready to make meaningful changes and cultivate inner strength.

Approach

Drawing on over a decade of international clinical experience, I guide therapy with clarity and steady pacing so you feel safe to explore difficult feelings and patterns. Sessions in Nairobi or online, in English or Kiswahili, balance focused conversation, evidence-informed techniques and practical between-session steps tailored to your pace. I blend assessment, cognitive work and trauma-informed care into collaborative plans, checking in often to adjust what’s useful. People seeking clearer self-understanding and sustainable coping tend to find this practical, compassionate approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • 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.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals

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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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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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  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Registered Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Associate Member American Psychological Association (APA)

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

United States International University (USIU)

Service Areas

Parksuite

In-person & Online

Parklands

Nairobi, Central

Kenya

Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya