Miss Paula Maiyan

Psychologist

“I provide individualized, evidence-based care for clients and professionals to empower them to thrive. As an Industrial psychologist, I enhance workplace effectiveness, productivity, and well-being using psychological principles to optimize job satisfaction and performance of employees.”

About Me

I work with professionals and clients who want to enhance their workplace effectiveness and well-being. As an Industrial Psychologist, I apply evidence-based psychological principles. We can explore tailored strategies to boost your productivity and cultivate greater job satisfaction. My aim is to provide practical, individualised support, helping you find clear steps to optimise your daily performance.

Approach

To turn goals into day-to-day habits, I structure sessions around clear, manageable steps and measurable checkpoints that make change feel doable. Sessions in Nairobi or online, in English or Kiswahili, are paced to fit busy work weeks and often blend short skill practices with focused reflection. Between meetings we test small workplace or family experiments, review what helped, and adjust the plan so progress builds steadily. This way of working tends to suit professionals, families and young people who want practical, sustained improvement.

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Basic Information

Nairobi, Kenya

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

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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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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Works With:

Adults
Children
Families
Organisations

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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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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