Patience

Ms Patience Kobusingye, MA

Clinical Psychologist

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“I am a clinical psychology professional with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults across diverse settings, including hospitals, community centres, universities, and youth programmes. I provide trauma-informed care drawing on established therapeutic approaches such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Somatic Experiencing (SE). I am also experienced in HIV testing, and counselling, suicide risk assessment and prevention. My commitment lies in offering individuals space to speak in a deeply felt way about what hurts most. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative therapeutic environment.”

About Me

I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist based in Nairobi, Kenya, working with adolescents and adults who are carrying difficult experiences and emotional pain. I work with people navigating abuse and violence, addiction, anxiety, relationship challenges, ADHD, and other psychological concerns. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care and draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic and narrative therapy, somatic psychotherapy, and relationship counselling. I also offer psychological assessment and work with suicide risk and prevention. I am deeply committed to creating a space where people can speak honestly and freely about what hurts most. I strive to offer a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, compassionate, and collaborative, where healing and meaningful change can unfold at a pace that feels right.

Approach

Healing often involves noticing how anxiety, trauma, depression, or other mental illnesses show up in the body, daily choices, and close relationships, and then slowing down to explore these patterns together. In sessions—whether face to face or online, I work at a pace that feels steady and supportive. I pay close attention to bodily sensations, emotional responses, and relational patterns, and I gradually introduce practical skills that can be tried between sessions. When appropriate, psychological assessment helps clarify underlying patterns so we can identify small, achievable steps that support change without feeling overwhelming. This approach may be helpful for adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking grounded, embodied, and sustainable change.
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Services

I offer individual, couples, and family therapy for adolescents and adults, both in Nairobi and online. My practice focuses on: • Trauma-informed psychotherapy for survivors of abuse and violence • Support for anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation difficulties • Neuro-affirming support for ADHD, with a focus on coping strategies and self-understanding • Addiction, substance use, and relationship counselling • Crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessment and prevention • Psychological testing and assessment Therapy is collaborative and paced to your comfort, with attention to emotional, relational, and bodily experiences. Sessions are conducted in English.

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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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
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

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.

  • 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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that 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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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Ministry of Health Counsellors and Psychologists Board; Kenya

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

United States International University, Africa

Year: 2024

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

International Medical University, Malaysia

Year: 2016

Service Areas

Online

In-person & Online

Nairobi, Nairobi

Kenya

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Nairobi, Kenya