FAITH GEETU RIITHI
Canterbury,Kent
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and active listening. Skilled in case note writing and maintaining confidentiality, ensuring the highest standards of Unconditional Positive Regard. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and supporting diverse populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychology Intern
Overcome UK
Remote work
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Actively participated in professional development sessions: including rapport building, motivational interviewing, advanced coaching methodologies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and safeguarding practices. These workshops addressed diverse client challenges effectively.
- Successfully completed rigorous assessments for therapeutic competencies. These included workshop-based evaluations that cleared one to to provide therapy to clients with high professional standards.
- Delivered Client-Centered Therapy: Conducted structured therapy sessions with low- to medium-risk clients under regular clinical supervision.
- Adapted Treatment Plans: Regularly monitored and evaluated client progress, tailoring treatment strategies to meet evolving needs and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Actively participated in routine debriefing sessions. In order to review cases, reflect on clinical practice, and incorporate feedback to enhance professional effectiveness.
Counselling Psychology Intern
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
Nairobi
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Aided in conducting counselling sessions in individual, group and family therapy sessions
- Participated in psychoeducation group meetings which equipped patients with coping strategies to manage their triggers and stressors
- Documented client work through progress notes and client intake records which enhanced understanding of client issues
- Took part in debriefing sessions.
Psychology intern
HIV and AIDS Tribunal
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Conducted group counselling sessions with tribunal clients (key populations and people living with HIV)
- Took part in automating sessions at the tribunal which enhanced understanding of the challenges faced by tribunal clients
- Organized debriefing meetings whereby role-playing took place
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Kent
Canterbury 09.2024 -
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2019 - 12.2023
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Pangani Girls' Highschool
2018
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Effort Junior School
2014
Computer Applications
Temple College
Nairobi, Kenya2020
Computer Applications
Tes College
2014
Skills
- Empathy
- Culturally sensitive
- Active listening
- Case note writing
- Unconditional Positive Regard
- Confidentiality
Languages
English
Intermediate
Swahili
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Interests
PROFILE , Dedicated, hardworking, and committed to becoming a dependable and valuable team member. Resilient counselling graduate with a passion and genuine interest to patiently attend to clients and patients with various counselling needs. HOBBIES , Playing chess, colouring and painting, taking walks, playing volleyball and exercising.
Timeline
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Kent
09.2024 -
Psychology Intern
Overcome UK
04.2024 - 08.2024
Counselling Psychology Intern
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
Psychology intern
HIV and AIDS Tribunal
02.2023 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Kenyatta University
09.2019 - 12.2023
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Pangani Girls' Highschool
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Effort Junior School
Computer Applications
Tes College
Computer Applications
Temple College
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