Mrs Joanne Waweru

Licensed Psychologist

“My name is Joanne Waweru and I am quite passionate about guiding clients to a place of balance. In response to the rise in mental health challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, I embarked on a mission to provide accessible psychotherapy as a virtual therapist.”

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About Me

I am passionate about guiding clients to a place of balance. Recognising the mental health challenges amplified by the recent pandemic, I offer accessible psychotherapy. As a virtual therapist, I provide convenient online support. We can explore your concerns together in a supportive space, developing practical strategies. This approach helps you feel more grounded and regain stability in your daily life. Support is readily available when you need it.

Approach

Guiding you toward steadiness often involves clear, practical steps we try together, using simple pacing that keeps work focused and achievable. In English or Kiswahili, whether in my Thika office or over secure online sessions, I create predictable structure so you know what to expect each week. Sessions mix short assessments, reflective conversation and hands-on practice, with brief between-session tasks to notice change and adjust goals. People facing life transitions, relationship strains or burnout tend to find this collaborative, pragmatic rhythm helpful.

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Basic Information

Thika, Kenya

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Advocacy
Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.
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Climate Grief Support
Distress, anxiety, or mourning related to environmental destruction and climate change, sometimes called eco-anxiety or ecological grief.
Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples
Groups
Individuals
Organisations
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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.
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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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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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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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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).
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