Carolyne

Miss Carolyne Mbeneka

Counseling Psychologist

“My work is influenced by the Person-Centered Approach based on the principles of acceptance, empathy and genuineness.”

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About Me

Drawing from the Person-Centered Approach, I help individuals explore their experiences. I aim to offer an environment of acceptance, empathy, and genuineness. Here, you can feel truly heard and understood, allowing your inner wisdom to emerge. This collaborative process supports those seeking to make sense of their feelings and navigate life's challenges. If you value a non-judgmental and deeply respectful relationship, this can be a good match.

Approach

Guided by openness, compassionate understanding and authenticity, I hold a steady, curious space for you to notice patterns and try small shifts. Whether we meet in Nairobi or online, in English, sessions move at your pace—focused listening, gentle assessment, and practical reflections that you can use between meetings. I work collaboratively to clarify what’s getting in the way, offer trauma-informed containment when needed, and co-create steps toward clearer choices and healthier rhythms. This way of working often suits people facing transitions, recovery, or parenting and career pressures.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Conflict Management

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

  • 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.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Online Therapy

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

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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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  • 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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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

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.

  • 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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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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.

  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

  • PTSD

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

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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.

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 Counseling and Psychological Association (KCPA)

Psychologist

Qualifications

Daystar University

Kenya Methodist University

University of Eastern Africa, Baraton

Boma International Hospitality College

Service Areas

South B Nairobi

In-person & Online

Nairobi, Central

Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya