Medrinah

Miss Medrinah Dossie, BSW

Clinical Counselors

I am a professional counsellor; my goal is to help people go through their difficult times and help individuals realize their fullest potential, find happiness within their own lives and develop healthy relationships with various issues in all aspects of their lives.

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About Me

I provide a supportive space to help you navigate difficult times. My goal is to help you explore challenges and uncover your natural strengths. We can work together to find greater happiness and develop healthier relationships. This approach is ideal if you are seeking clarity or want to realise your fullest potential in life. We will make sense of your unique experiences, moving at your own pace.

Approach

Whether you're facing life's transitions or grappling with stress, I am here to help you uncover your strengths and build resilience. From adolescents navigating new challenges to adults dealing with grief, my focus is on understanding your unique journey. Based in Blantyre, Malawi, I offer remote therapy for your convenience, fostering a supportive partnership wherever you are. Through services like advocacy and community programmes, we can explore your potential and create pathways to healthier relationships and greater happiness. Let's embark on this journey together
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Community Programme

    Group-based mental health initiatives offered within the community, such as workshops, support groups, or outreach services.

  • Corporate Workshops

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

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

    Learn more about Trauma Counseling
  • Learning Support

    Specialised assistance for children or adults with learning difficulties, building strategies to succeed in education and daily tasks.

  • Support Groups

    Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • 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.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

    Learn more about Grief & Loss
  • 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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  • Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • Clinical Counselors

    A counselor qualified to provide clinical-level mental health assessment and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

Malawi Association of Counsellors

Counsellor

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work

DMI St John The Baptist University

Year: 2018

Service Areas

Online from Malawi

In-person & Online

Blantyre, Blantyre

Malawi

Blantyre, Malawi