Wamucii Wanjiku

Final-year Bachelor of Counselling Psychology student with hands-on experience in individual counselling, group therapy, case management, and community-based psychosocial support. Currently completing a counselling psychologist practicum, conducting individual counselling sessions under clinical supervision, facilitating group therapy on addiction recovery and relapse prevention, and maintaining clinical documentation including SOAP notes and treatment plans. Skilled in trauma-informed care, psychoeducation, client assessment, treatment planning, clinical documentation (SOAP notes), youth mentorship, and behavior change communication.

Additional background as a Health Care Assistant (HCA), with experience supporting individuals in care settings requiring both emotional and practical support. Seeking to apply counselling skills and psychological knowledge in mental health and community development settings.

Counselling Psychologist Intern at Polka Dots Wellness and Retreat Center (2026-05 – Present)

• Conducted individual counselling sessions under clinical supervision, supporting clients through their recovery journey.
• Facilitated psychoeducation and group therapy sessions on addiction recovery, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, communication, and life skills.
• Prepared and maintained accurate clinical documentation, including SOAP notes, case summaries, treatment plans, and progress reports.
• Monitored clients' emotional, behavioral, and psychological progress and communicated observations to the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborated with psychologists, counsellors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, client-centered care.
• Supported clients in developing healthy coping strategies, setting recovery goals, and implementing relapse prevention plans.
• Conducted client assessments and contributed to individualized treatment planning.
• Upheld professional ethics, confidentiality, and therapeutic boundaries while providing psychosocial support.

Peer Counselor at Mount Kenya University (2025-01 – 2026-05)

• Provided one-to-one peer counselling and basic psychosocial support to university students, applying active listening, empathy, confidentiality, and referral skills.
• Participated in group counselling sessions and mental health advocacy initiatives, including student outreach and awareness activities to promote available counselling services.
• Contributed to service development by proposing an online counselling platform to improve student access to mental health support (implementation planned for 2026).

Mentor and Program Facilitator at Hope Worldwide Kenya (2023-06 – 2023-08)

• Provided trauma-informed psychosocial support and mentorship to 112 adolescent girls and young women, fostering emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive coping skills.
• Delivered structured psychoeducation on sexual and reproductive health, HIV prevention and management, contraception, and general wellbeing to support healthy behavior change.
• Supported 12 young mothers through counselling-informed mentorship and life-skills guidance, contributing to improved psychosocial stability and personal development.
• Engaged in youth advocacy and family outreach by working with parents and caregivers to address psychosocial, educational, and developmental needs.

Bachelor of Counselling Psychology in Counselling Psychology – Mount Kenya University (2026)