Sir Laja K.Okoyo
Child Psychotherapist
“Child Developmental Specialist (MA .Child Development -Child Therapy ;PG. Audiology & Speech Therapy ; B.Sc.. OT.”
About Me
Approach
I use a holistic, child-centered, and evidence-based approach that integrates Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Behavioral Interventions, and Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT). My practice focuses on understanding the whole child—their sensory needs, communication abilities, emotional world, family environment, and learning strengths—to create therapy that is meaningful, practical, and transformative.
I combine developmental, behavioral, and family-focused models to help children make measurable progress in communication, behavior regulation, sensory processing, social skills, and daily living independence. Each intervention plan is individualized, goal-driven, and adjusted continuously based on the child’s response and family priorities.
My approach emphasizes:
Compassionate, strengths-based care that celebrates each child’s potential.
Early intervention and skill-building, supported by structured routines, modeling, repetition, and positive reinforcement.
Collaborative teamwork with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other therapists to ensure consistency across home, school, and community.
Functional outcomes, helping children communicate better, relate better, learn better, and navigate daily life more confidently.
Services
Services Offered:
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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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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Rehabilitation (Cognitive)
Structured programmes to restore or compensate for cognitive abilities (memory, attention, problem-solving) after brain injury or illness.
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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Children
- •Organisations
- •Parents
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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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
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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.
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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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Professional Title:
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Child Psychotherapist
A psychotherapist specialising in the emotional and psychological needs of children, often using play and creative techniques.
Qualifications
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
KENYA Medical Training College(kmtc,nairobi
Amani Counseling Center and Training Institute
Armed Forces Medical College
Daystar University,kenya
Registrations
Kenya Occupational Therapists Association
CHILD Developmental Specialist