Sarah

Ms Sarah Changalwa

Counseling Psychologist

“A skilled helper who is very enthusiastic about service provision around individual mental health and wellness.”

About Me

As a Psychologist, I bring a keen enthusiasm to supporting individual mental health and wellness. I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can thoughtfully explore your experiences and build inner resources. We work together to understand your unique needs, developing practical strategies for daily life. My goal is to help you cultivate lasting well-being and navigate challenges with greater ease. Clients seeking dedicated, skilled support for personal growth will find a committed partner.

Approach

My enthusiasm shows up as steady curiosity paired with clear structure so sessions feel focused yet gently paced. In my Kitale office or in Kiswahili or English online, we use short assessments and practical check-ins to track progress between meetings while making space for the stories that matter. Therapy often blends skill practice, reflective tasks and targeted feedback to help you manage mood, loss, trauma or patterns that sap energy. This way of working tends to suit adolescents and adults seeking concrete change with compassionate support.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Eclectic Therapy. Person Centered Approaches. Humanistic Approaches.

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Psychometric Testing

    Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

  • 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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  • Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, map a person's cognitive and emotional profile, and guide treatment planning.

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  • Trauma Counselling

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

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  • Relationship Counselling

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

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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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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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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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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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Kenya Association of Professional Counselors

Counseling Psychologist

Counsellors and Psychologists Board

Counsellor

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Laikipia University

Year: 2017

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Year: 2021

Memberships

American Psychological Association (APA)

Affiliate Member

Service Areas

Mentally Serene Hub

In-person & Online

Kibomet

Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County

Kenya

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Kibomet, Kitale, Kenya