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

Nairobi, Kenya

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
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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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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:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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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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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.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

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

Qualifications

United States International University (USIU)

Registrations

Associate Member American Psychological Association (APA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Parksuite

In-person & Online

Parklands

Nairobi, Central

Kenya