Jane Njoki

A dynamic and results-driven Counseling Psychologist and Mental Health Practitioner with three years of progressive experience delivering trauma-informed care, crisis interventions, and psychosocial support. Proven track record in case management for vulnerable children, families, and survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) within judicial and community settings. Adept at conducting intake assessments, mapping recovery workflows, and collaborating within multi-disciplinary healthcare and legal teams.

Trilingual communicator fluent in English, Kiswahili, and Kikuyu, enabling the establishment of trusted client rapport across diverse populations in Kenya.

Consultant Court Counselor (Children's, Probation, & GBV Departments) at Kikuyu Law Courts (2025-11 – Present)

• Deliver trauma-informed counseling and evidence-based mental health assessments to minors, probationers, and GBV survivors referred by the judicial bench.
• Conduct structured home visits and comprehensive intake evaluations to assess family stability, producing formal rehabilitation and custody recommendations utilized directly in court rulings.
• Design individualized care, psychosocial recovery workflows, and safety plans in tight coordination with probation officers, legal experts, and childcare stakeholders.

Executive Vice Chair & Counselor Trainer at NYGCA (2026-01 – Present)

• Develop, refine, and facilitate structured clinical counseling training modules focused on foundational mental health interventions for 100+ student counselors and front-line workers.
• Evaluate trainee competencies through targeted practical examinations, delivering structured feedback to ensure compliance with clinical, ethical, and organizational standards.

Volunteer Counselor at James Gichuru Hospital (2023-10 – 2025-01)

• Provided emergency psychological first aid and emotional stabilization counseling to patients and caregivers dealing with sudden trauma, acute health crises, and grief.
• Partnered directly with LVCT Health and DREAMS programs to run community stigma-reduction campaigns, scaling wellness education to reach over 500+ community members.
• Maintained absolute compliance and confidentiality within Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, tracking patient metrics alongside multidisciplinary medical teams.

Volunteer Counselor at Pope Benedict XVI Hospital (2023-09 – 2023-10)

• Led bedside psychoeducational sessions and support groups for families navigating sudden loss or medical transitions.
• Coordinated community mental health outreach initiatives to reduce structural stigma surrounding professional psychological care.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Kenyatta University (2018 – 2023)

Certificate in Clinical Counseling – NYGCA (2025)

Certificate in Computer Applications – Harsoft Bridge Computer Center (2018)