Cellu Ocharo

I am a Licensed Counselling Psychologist with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Kenyatta University, 2022) and an Advanced Certificate in Child Psychology, Play and Art Therapy. Skilled in providing evidence-based psychological support to individuals, with a specialised interest and training in child and adolescent mental health. I am committed to ethical, client-centered practice and registered with the Counsellors and Psychologists Board.

Seeking counselling psychologist opportunities that offer professional growth and competitive remuneration above KES 50,000.

Child Psychologist, Play Therapist at AAR Hospital Group (2025-11 – Present)

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of children and adolescents with acute or chronic medical conditions to identify emotional, behavioral, developmental, and cognitive needs.
• Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group interventions (e.g., CBT, play therapy, supportive counseling) to support coping with illness, hospitalization, procedures, pain, and grief.
• Deliver consultation-liaison services to multidisciplinary medical teams (physicians, nurses, specialists) on psychological aspects of patient care and treatment planning.
• Providing evidence-based therapies (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, supportive psychotherapy) to help children cope with illness, hospitalization, procedures, pain, grief, anger, or fear.

Jewelry Designer at Lamacrate Integrated Company (2023-02 – 2025-08)

• Designed therapeutic bead jewelry enhancing creative engagement and sensory therapeutic interests.
• Conducted trend research and design customization.

Counselling Practicum / Intern at Jamhuri Short Sentence Prison (2022-02 – 2022-05)

• Conducted supervised individual counselling sessions with the inmates.
• Assisted in psychological assessments and development of intervention plans.
• Participated in case conferences and maintained accurate client records in line with ethical guidelines.
• Facilitated the reintegration of inmates back to society after completion of their sentences via the Maintaining & Restoring Family Links Programme supported by the Kenya Red Cross.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Kenyatta University (2022-12)

Advanced Certificate in Child Psychology, Play and Art Therapy – East African Institute of Professional Counselling (2023-08)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education