Margaret

Ms Margaret Wairimu

Psychologist

“A passionate and licensed psychotherapist experienced in multicultural and trauma informed treatment.”

About Me

This licensed psychotherapist passionately supports individuals navigating complex experiences. They offer deep expertise in multicultural and trauma-informed treatment. Understanding how personal history and cultural background shape one's journey, they create a respectful space. In this space, diverse experiences are truly welcomed. Clients processing difficult past events find a compassionate approach, fostering resilience and clearer understanding.

Approach

Passion shapes how I shape sessions: slow, attentive pacing lets your history and cultural lens steer the work so we stay with what matters most. I meet clients in Nairobi and online in English, keeping sessions private, practical and flexible to fit school, work or crisis rhythms. Together we clarify small, achievable steps—grounding practices, meaning-making of painful events, and skills to manage urges or intense emotions—often with brief reflections between sessions to track progress. This way suits people wanting respectful, trauma-sensitive change.
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Basic Information

Languages:

English

Fees:

Please inquire

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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  • 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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  • Clinical Supervision

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

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Trauma Counseling

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

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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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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • 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:

  • 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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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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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  • 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.

  • 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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  • Suicide Bereavement or Crisis

    The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Kenya Association of Professional Counselors

Psychologist

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Laikipia University

Year: 2019

Service Areas

Le'Mac Westlands

In-person & Online

Westlands

Nairobi, Central

Kenya

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Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya