Mrs Cathrine (Kaye Alianda) McIlwaine

Registered Counselor

“Experienced counsellor who works from a person centred approach. Committed to working in a ethical manner in a safe space to find solutions”

About Me

As a Registered Counsellor, and educator, I work from a person-centred approach and draw on CBT as well as psycho- analysis. Our sessions create a truly safe and ethical space. Here, you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. We work together to discover practical ways forward. This collaborative style helps you gain clarity. We find solutions tailored to your unique life. This approach suits those seeking a supportive, non-directive environment to navigate challenges effectively.

Approach

Cathrine (Kaye Alianda) McIlwaine is a Registered Counsellor based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a focus on offering a warm, understanding space for individuals to explore and navigate life's challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in compassion and empathy, addressing issues like abuse, life transitions, and grief. I provide both in-person and online therapy, ensuring you receive support no matter your location. By engaging in child and adolescent therapy, conflict management, and individual sessions, I help you find clarity and peace in your journey

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Basic Information

Nairobi, Kenya

In-person & Online

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Services

Working with teens exhibiting behavioural challenges at school and at home. Relationship challenges within couples and family. Personal growth. Managing developmental transition stages.

Services Offered:

Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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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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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Training
Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.
Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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Works With:

All ages
Adolescents
Communities
Couples
Elderly
Families
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.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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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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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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.
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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