Lewis

Mr Lewis Karanja

Registered Professional Counselor

“I am a hard-working, conscientious, and caring person. I have knowledge of offering support and guidance to clients. Comfortable working and communicating with people from all backgrounds and having trauma, abuse, and depression. Keen to find a challenging position within an ambitious organization.”

About Me

I offer support and guidance to individuals from all backgrounds navigating trauma, abuse, or depression. As a conscientious and caring professional, I create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel truly heard. We can work together to explore your experiences, focusing on practical ways forward. My approach is tailored to your unique journey, ensuring you receive the support you need.

Approach

From our first conversation I focus on clear, steady steps that help you feel understood and move toward change. In Nairobi or online, in English or Kiswahili, sessions are practical and grounded—short check-ins, longer therapeutic work, and pacing set to your needs. We use careful assessment, reflective conversation, mindfulness practice and trauma-informed pacing, with simple between-session tasks or testing when helpful to track progress. This approach suits people navigating trauma, grief, anxiety or long-term health challenges who want steady, collaborative steps forward.
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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.

  • Psychometric Testing

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

  • Trauma Counseling

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

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  • 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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  • Online Therapy

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

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  • Health Psychology

    A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Rehabilitation

    Structured programmes that help people recover functioning after addiction, injury, or severe mental illness through therapy, skills training, and ongoing support.

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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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Under Fives

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.

  • 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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • HIV / AIDS Support

    The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional well-being.

  • 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.

    Learn more about Suicidal Thoughts
  • Online Therapy

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

    Learn more about Online Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Registered Professional Counselor

    A counselor registered with a professional body to provide counselling services.

Credentials

Registrations

Kenya Counseling and Psychological Association (KCPA)

Counseling Psychologist

Qualifications

St. Paul's University

Service Areas

Mutuini Hospital

In-person & Online

Kikuyu

Nairobi, Central

Kenya

Kikuyu, Nairobi, Kenya