Harriet

Harriet Maina

Psychological Counselor

I help clients navigate life's challenges, offering support, tools, and a safe space to foster healing and growth.

About Me

I offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore life's complexities without judgment. Let's work together to help you manage and/or resolve difficult emotions and maladaptive behaviours. This support is ideal if you are seeking clarity or navigating significant personal change. My aim is to help you build inner strength and foster lasting well-being.

Approach

Together, sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace that balances exploring difficult feelings with long-lasting, practical steps you can try between meetings. In my Nairobi office or via secure online sessions in English or Kiswahili, I use gentle grounding, focused conversation and psychoeducation to help process trauma, manage mood shifts and strengthen relationships. You'll leave with concrete strategies and short practices to use at home, and I check in on their fit so we adapt as needed. This approach suits adolescents and adults seeking clear, steady support.
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Services

Trauma Therapy Depression, Anxiety, and Adult ADHD Management Loss and Grief Counseling Relationship Difficulties Personal Therapy For Undergraduate Psychology Students Life Transitions

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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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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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults

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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Trauma Therapy

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

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Professional Title:

  • Psychological Counselor

    A counselor who applies psychological principles to help clients with emotional, relational, and personal difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

Counsellors and Psychologists Board of Kenya

Counsellor

Qualifications

Kenyatta University

Service Areas

The Trio Complex

In-person

The Trio Complex

Nairobi, Nairobi County

Kenya

The Trio Complex, Nairobi, Kenya