PATRICIAH MUNYEKI
Health Psychologist
Győr
Summary
Professional with extensive background in mental health, adept at therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, and evidence-based interventions. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, analytical skills, and effective communication, ensuring comprehensive patient care and support.
Perceptive and logical Psychologist with background studying client behavior and brain function. Sophisticated professional with experience applying wide-ranging knowledge base to accurately diagnose and treat patients' disorders. Demonstrated knowledge of multicultural aspects of psychology and how cultural differences impact screenings and responses.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Nairobi Care Rehabilitation Center
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Supporting clients suffering from addiction through recovery by counseling, psychosocial support programs, and relapse prevention.
- Facilitating group sessions for the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous program.
- Writing diagnostic summaries and formulating treatment plan.
- Reviewing clients on a weekly basis and writing progress reports.
- Carrying outreach services in the community for mental health education and drug reduction.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven assessments, leading to ongoing improvements in service delivery outcomes.
- Increased public awareness of substance abuse issues through presentations at local schools, businesses, and community events.
Internship
Gilgil sub-county hospital
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Individual psychotherapy for both inpatient and outpatient, offering safe space for clients to open up, express emotions and gain support.
- Grief counselling.
- Conducting trauma-focused therapy for trauma survivors to help them handle post-traumatic stress disorder, and establishing healthy coping mechanisms.
- Addiction counselling.
- Behavioral therapy for children and teenagers with behavioral disorders.
- Providing psychoeducation to families of clients diagnosed with a mental health condition on how to manage symptoms.
- Supported HIV/AIDS patients through the journey of acceptance and adherence to medication.
- Documenting clients' information, including session notes, treatment plans, and progress reports.
- Participating in Continuous Medical Education (CME), presented by the hospital staffs.
Children Social Worker-Part Time
Destiny Children’s Home and Rescue Center
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Keeping records of individual child progress and court reports.
- Supported children's emotional and social development through mentoring and counseling children who had suffered trauma and victims of abuse.
- Working in collaboration with the children's social work office for Gilgil sub-county.
Education
Master of Science - Health Psychology
Széchenyi István University
Győr, Hungary 04.2001 -
Certificate - Advanced Clinical Skills On Substance Use Disorder
Drug Advisory Programme
Online- The Colombo planBachelor of Science - Counselling Psychology
Mount Kenya University
Thika, KenyaCertificate - Positive Psychiatry And Mental Health
The University of Sydney
Online-courseraSkills
Empathy
Active learning
Client advocacy
Anger management
Behavior modification
Psychoeducation delivery
Multicultural competence
Mental health counseling
Problem-solving
Excellent communication
Affiliations
- Mentoring
- Community engagement
- Journaling
Certification
Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association- Associate Counsellor/ Psychologist (KCPA/8651/2024)
Volunteer
United Nations Volunteer: Raising digital awareness for the Timbuktoo GreenTech hub in Kenya online.
Continuous Professional Development
Data Protection for Counseling and Health records.
Understanding the World of Special population: LGBTQ.
Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Enhancing Well-being and Preventing Burnout Amongst Treatment Practitioners.
Co-creation in Community based Prevention.
Models of Alternatives to Incarceration.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Nairobi Care Rehabilitation Center
10.2024 - 08.2025
Internship
Gilgil sub-county hospital
01.2024 - 09.2024
Children Social Worker-Part Time
Destiny Children’s Home and Rescue Center
01.2022 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Health Psychology
Széchenyi István University
04.2001 -
Certificate - Advanced Clinical Skills On Substance Use Disorder
Drug Advisory Programme
Bachelor of Science - Counselling Psychology
Mount Kenya University
Certificate - Positive Psychiatry And Mental Health
The University of Sydney