Samuel

Mr Samuel Opil

Psychologist

Hi, I'm Samuel Opil, a psychologist offering diverse counseling services, including online options. Specializing in ACT, trauma, and relationship counseling, I address addiction, depression, workplace issues, and women's challenges. Reach out for support and guidance on your personal growth journey.

About Me

I am a licensed psychologist based in Embakasi West, Central, Kenya. I provide ACT, relationship counseling, psychoeducation and online therapy. I work with people addressing addiction, codependency and personal development goals.

Approach

Sessions are practical and conversational, moving between gentle skills practice and values‑based experiments that help untangle patterns around addiction, relationships and mood. I work in English and Kiswahili, meeting in Nairobi or online, and keep sessions focused with clear check-ins, brief experiential exercises and collaborative between-session steps. For trauma or codependency we pace exposure with safety planning and grounding, while with workplace or women's concerns we map choices into doable actions. People seeking steady, skills-focused change tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


I perform client intake interviews and consultation, mental health education, individual counselling, couple's therapy and I use positive psychology and mindfulness to help people through their transitions in life such as illness, job or career changes, difficult decisions or any form of needed psychosocial support.

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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  • 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.

    Learn more about Trauma Counseling
  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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  • Community Psychology

    A branch of psychology that addresses mental health at the community level, focusing on social factors like poverty, inequality, and access to services.

  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

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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  • 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.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • 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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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

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

Qualifications


Kenyatta University

Registrations


Kenya Counseling and Psychological Association (KCPA)

Psychologist

Service Area


Private Practice of Mr Samuel Otieno

In-person & Online

Embakasi West

Nairobi, Central

Kenya