Walkowa

Ms Walkowa Odinga

Psychotherapist

Verified

“Over 15 years experience as an Humanistic psychotherapist and an Integral Executive Coach. My therapy model is eclectic .”

About Me

Finding the right support for your journey is key. With over 15 years as a Humanistic psychotherapist, I help you explore what truly matters. My eclectic approach, informed by Integral Executive Coaching, means sessions are tailored to your unique needs. We can work together to deepen your self-understanding and develop practical strategies. This blend is ideal for those seeking both personal growth and professional development.

Approach

With more than fifteen years of practice guiding clients, therapy moves at your pace and blends reflective dialogue with concrete tools aimed at the challenges you bring. In Pretoria or online, in English or Kiswahili, I hold a steady, focused space where we explore patterns, process difficult feelings and map manageable steps between sessions. Work can include brief experiential exercises, coaching-style planning and advocacy when needed. People navigating life transitions, career stress or grief often find this practical, compassionate rhythm helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

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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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Conflict Management

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

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • 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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  • Online Therapy

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

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Support Groups

    Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

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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  • Career Issues

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

  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Grief & Loss

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

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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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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma Therapy

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

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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.

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

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Qualifications

University of Stellenbosch Business School, Cape Town, South Africa

Thames Valley University , London , UK

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Maryknoll Institute of African Studies

Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

Service Areas

Cross Cultural Research and Therapy

In-person & Online

Val De Grace

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

Cross Cultural Research and Therapy

In-person & Online

Pretoria, Nairobi

South Africa

Val De Grace, Pretoria, Kenya