Brian Ndegwa
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Championing the fight against substance abuse ignited a deep passion in me to support and guide youth struggling with addiction within my community and the church. Witnessing the devastating impact of addiction on young lives and their potential drove me to take action, providing a listening ear, encouragement, and hope. This journey strengthened my commitment to creating a safe space where the youth feel understood and empowered to overcome their challenges. By combining faith-based principles with practical support, I strived to inspire lasting change and help them reclaim their futures. Before traveling to New Zealand, I left behind a functioning support system to ensure the continuity of this important work, enabling others to carry the mission forward and continue impacting lives positively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Substance Abuse Counsellor
Presbyterian Church E.A
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse youth clientele, promoting peer support and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Established strong rapport with youths from diverse backgrounds and demographics, fostering an atmosphere of trust for open communication during counselling sessions.
- Engage with young people with information and support to help them make a change or a decision about what to do.
- Expanded community outreach efforts, resulting in increased awareness of available substance abuse resources and prevention initiatives.
- Reduced relapse occurrences for clients through consistent follow-up appointments and support group referrals.
- Promoted a safe therapeutic environment that fostered trust between youths and counsellors by setting clear boundaries and expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, KENYA07-2022
Skills
- Case management
- Active listening
- Relapse prevention
- Client confidentiality
- Individual counselling
- Self-care promotion
- Empathy development
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Youth Development Programs
- Enjoy playing basketball for overall physical and mental well-being
Timeline
Youth Substance Abuse Counsellor
Presbyterian Church E.A
11.2019 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Kenyatta University
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