Esther

Ms Esther Mbau

Counselor

A Counseling Psychologist who's passionate about mental health, empowering and growing others so they can thrive.

This therapist profile is temporarily paused

Browse our list of available therapists to find someone who can help you.

Blue mascot character

Find A Therapist Near You

Finding therapists near you...

About Me

As a Counseling Psychologist, I am passionate about mental health and seeing individuals truly thrive. I offer a supportive space to explore challenges and discover inner strengths. We work together to empower your growth, developing practical strategies you can use daily. This collaborative approach helps clients build resilience and move towards a life of greater well-being. It's a good match for anyone ready to cultivate their potential.

Approach

Healing and growth happen through steady, practical steps that lift strengths into daily life and make difficult choices feel more manageable. Based in Nairobi, I offer in-person and online sessions in English that balance warmth with clear structure so you know what to expect each week. Sessions move between short-term skills—grounding, communication, safety planning—and reflective moments that reframe patterns; between meetings I may suggest simple exercises or advocacy steps to try. This approach suits people and families ready to practice change with gentle accountability.
Contact Esther

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

Not taking new referrals

Services


Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

    Learn more about Advocacy
  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

    Learn more about Child / Adolescent Therapy
  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

    Learn more about Counseling
  • 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.

  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

    Learn more about Therapy
  • Training

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

Works With:

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

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.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

    Learn more about Adolescent Therapy
  • 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.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • 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).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout
  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Relationship Issues

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

    Learn more about Relationship Issues
  • 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.

    Learn more about Self-Esteem
  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications


Africa Nazarene University

Registrations


Kenya Counseling and Psychological Association (KCPA)

Senior Counsellor

Service Area


Silverpool Office Suites

In-person & Online

Kilimani

Nairobi, Central

Kenya