Mathews Muiruri

As a licensed Counselling Psychologist registered with the Counsellors and Psychologists Registration Board (CPRB), I bring hands-on experience in community-based mentorship, psychosocial support, and clinical counselling. I am committed to empowering individuals to navigate life's psychological and social challenges through ethical, compassionate, and evidence-based practice. Through roles spanning mentorship of youth cohorts, trauma-informed counselling, and community outreach, I have developed a client-centred approach grounded in strong competencies in case management, crisis intervention, and cross-cultural counselling.

Complemented by a genuine passion for mental health advocacy and accessible psychological support, I am driven by a commitment to continuous professional growth and to making a meaningful, lasting impact in the communities I serve.

Community Mentor at National Council Of Churches Of Kenya (NCCK) (2025-10 – Present)

• Manage a caseload of 60 mentees per cohort, providing individualized support across personal development, life skills, and goal setting
• Facilitate Self Discovery Journey sessions to help mentees identify their strengths, interests, and values before linking them to preferred vocational or academic pathways
• Conduct structured mentorship sessions, guiding mentees through social, academic, and vocational challenges
• Develop and maintain accurate case management records, tracking mentee progress and documenting interventions
• Monitor mentee outcomes, identifying at-risk individuals and escalating cases where additional support is required
• Collaborate with program staff to design and implement mentorship activities aligned with V2T program objectives

Executive Member at Realtime Psycho Support CBO (2024-09 – Present)

• Provide strategic leadership within a community-based organisation composed of counselling psychologists, expanding access to ethical and affordable mental health services
• Coordinate counselling programmes, psychoeducation workshops, and community outreach initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable and underserved populations
• Contribute to programme planning, resource mobilisation, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen service delivery and organisational sustainability
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality, and best practices in counselling across all organisational activities
• Foster collaboration among mental health professionals to enhance community resilience and strengthen psychosocial support systems

Peer Counsellor at Nowell Rescue Center (2023-09 – Present)

• Provide emotional support and guidance to students facing personal challenges by actively listening to their concerns, offering non-judgmental advice, and connecting them with essential resources
• Participate in training sessions to further develop counselling skills and ensure effective support

Counseling Psychology Intern at Untold Kenya (2025-05 – 2025-08)

• Completed a structured internship providing counselling psychology services within a community-focused organisation, contributing to improved access to mental health and psychosocial support
• Conducted supervised individual and group counselling sessions addressing trauma, stress, family conflict, and social adjustment challenges among community members
• Applied trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support emotional regulation, coping skills, and psychological wellbeing
• Assisted in developing and delivering psychoeducation materials and mental health awareness sessions, promoting mental health literacy within the community
• Strengthened competencies in psychological assessment, ethical practice, confidentiality, and cross-cultural counselling while working with diverse populations

Counselling Psychology Intern at Ngaira Health Center (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Completed a clinical attachment offering hands-on experience in counseling psychology within a healthcare setting
• Assisted in conducting client assessments and intake sessions under the supervision of senior psychologists
• Developed key skills including active listening, empathetic communication, crisis intervention, ethical record-keeping, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration
• Contributed to creating a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for patients

Data Entry Specialist at CloudFactory (2021-09 – 2023-12)

• Conducted extensive web research for data enrichment across more than 10 use cases
• Executed data annotation processes to support the training of AI models

Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology – St Paul's University (2021-09 – 2025-08)

KCSE – Highway Secondary School (2017-01 – 2021-04)