Augusta

Ms Augusta Seki

Psychologist

“An experienced counseling psychologist passionate in the fields of Gender violence and abuse, mental health advocacy, family and marriage, community development. I also offer psycho-legal guidance in the areas of family and marital conflicts/ disputes, inter and intra personal issues mediation services.”

About Me

As an experienced Counseling psychologist, I support individuals and couples facing significant life challenges. I work to create a safe, empowering space for those impacted by gender violence and abuse, work place conficts and those facing personal life challenges/ issues. I can help you find your voice and reclaim strength. For families and marriages, I guide respectful conversations to build stronger connections. My approach also reflects a deep commitment to mental health advocacy within the community.

Approach

Passionate about supporting those affected by numerous challengess, life struggles and strengthening family ties, my work focuses on practical, paced steps that restore safety and agency. In Nairobi and within its vicinity, telephone and online sessions in English and Kiswahili following a predictable structure balancing focused assessment, reflective dialogue and short tasks between meetings. I blend careful listening with clear safety planning and advocacy when needed, helping clients notice small shifts and rebuild trusted connections. This steady, collaborative way of working often fits adolescents, adults, couples and families seeking practical, empowering support as well as building work place/ organizational employee assistance programs.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Collaborative Employee Assistance Programs with and for organizations. Behavioral approaches targeting healthy coping styles and routines Empowering individuals on self care through increasing their self awareness Enhance conflict resolution mechanisms within individual or mulitple systems (Inter/ intra personal issues) Psycho-legal approaches on vast issues Crisis management strategies Community support

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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  • 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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  • Child Protection

    Services focused on safeguarding children from abuse, neglect, or harm, including assessment, intervention, and family support.

  • Crisis Support & Counselling

    Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.

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  • MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Parents

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.

  • 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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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

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

Credentials

Registrations

Kenya Counseling and Psychological Association (KCPA)
Counsellors and Psychologists Board (CPB)

Counsellor

Registration: C&P/P/0363/10469

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Qualifications

Africa Nazarene University

Service Areas

Nairobi CBD

In-person & Online

Nairobi, Central

Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya