Mrs Jane Makena, BA

Counseling Psychologist

“I take pride in supporting people throughout my career. Their mental well-being is important to me, and I’m committed to helping each person move toward greater balance, resilience, and wholeness. ”

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About Me

I am a Counseling Psychologist based in Machakos Town, Eastern Kenya. I provide diagnostic assessments and child and adolescent therapy. I offer family therapy and mediation for family issues.

Approach

I’m committed to supporting your wellbeing through a practical and steady approach that keeps your needs at the centre of our work. I offer sessions in Machakos and online in English and Kiswahili, supporting children, adolescents, and families in ways that fit their lives. Sessions include careful assessment, age-appropriate activities, and guided family conversations, with small steps between sessions and regular feedback to track progress. My approach is collaborative and paced to help you feel supported while working towards meaningful change.

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Basic Information

Machakos, Kenya

In-person & Online

Services

I offer the following services: - Pre-marital counselling - Child counselling. - Adolescent counselling. - Career guidance and counselling. - Substance use and abuse counselling. - Family therapy. - Death, grief and loss counselling. - Addiction counselling, and many more.

Services Offered:

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.
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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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Mediation
A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Works With:

All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

Professional Title:

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