Catherine Ng'ang'a

I am a mental health practitioner with experience in providing psychosocial support to individuals experiencing challenges with their mental health through the use of various psychological techniques such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In my six years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked with individuals and their families to restore their balance. My areas of specialty are depressive disorders, Bipolar disorders, ADHD as well as addiction management.

I am also a mental health advocate who engages in community work with the aim of reducing stigma regarding mental health.
 

July 2020- Current

Position: In-charge Psychologist at Chiromo Mental Health Hospital- Braeside branch

June 2016 – June 2020

Position: Resident psychologist at Chiromo lane medical Centre - Braeside

January 2015- June 2016

Position: Intern psychologist at Chiromo lane medical Centre, Westlands and Bustani branch

Competencies;

• Conducting individual and group therapy sessions using various techniques based on psychological theories such as cognitive behavior therapy
• Able to administer various psychological tests and assessments
• Competency in the treatment of various mental disorders, not restricted to; PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and psychotic disorders 
• Ability to conduct family as well as occupational therapy
• Ability to formulate a diagnosis using the DSM 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth Edition), as well as creating and following through with a management plan
• Competent in case report writing 
• Experience in providing mental wellness training to teenagers and adults
• Competent in creating and developing the training materials 
• Ability to facilitate pre and post-training activities – logistics, material development, responding to questions related to training, and report writing
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities
• Competent in proposal writing, data collection, and analysis
• Trained in Monitoring and evaluation

September 2022- Current: United States International University, MA in Counseling Psychology

February 2022- Monitoring and Evaluation certification

2021-2022: Amref International University, Advanced Diploma in Mental Health Practice

2010- 2014: United States International University, B.A in Psychology