Zeyna

Zeyna Awan

Clinical Psychologist

Practicing clinical psychologist, uses a clinical perspective of approaching individuals along a developmental continuum within a bio-psychosocial context. Offers services including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, crises intervention and psychological assessments.

About Me

I work with individuals, groups, and families, understanding that your life unfolds along a developmental continuum. My clinical perspective explores how biological, psychological, and social factors shape your unique journey. I help you understand your experiences within this broader context, whether navigating personal challenges or seeking crisis intervention. This approach fosters resilience and provides practical steps forward.

Approach

My work follows a developmental lens that tracks how biology, mood, attention and relationships shape your patterns and then shifts toward practical, measurable steps for change. In Nairobi I offer in-person and online sessions in English, creating a steady, structured space where pacing and focus are negotiated to fit your day-to-day demands. Therapy blends careful assessment, skill-building, mindfulness practice and targeted trauma processing, with collaborative tasks between meetings and regular check-ins to monitor progress. This approach often suits adolescents, adults and parents facing transitions, attention or mood challenges.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • 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.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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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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  • 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.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • 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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  • Psychosis

    A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.

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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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  • 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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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.

Qualifications


United States International University (USIU)

United States International University (USIU)

Registrations


Counsellors and Psychologists Board of Kenya

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Muthangari Road

In-person & Online

Lavington

Nairobi, Central

Kenya