Payal Patel
East Tamaki,AUK
Summary
Currently graduated, with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Health Psychology degree from United States International University-Africa. Passionate working with children, adolescents, and adults in clinical settings to provide treatment and assessments and make sure they can get support and direction for their mental health is something I'm looking forward to.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
The Aga Khan University Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Consultant Counsellor for outpatient clients.
Kenya Association of Professional counsellors (KAPC)
08.2018 - 08.2018
- Internship at Eden Half-way House: conducted group session, one on one session with clients dealing with substance use disorder.
- Observe and assist in the accident and emergency, physiotherapy, pharmacy, CSSD (Central Sterilizing Services department) and paediatrics casualty departments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Health Psychology
United States International University- Africa
NairobiInternational Advanced Level (IAL) - A Levels
Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj School
NairobiIGCSE - O Levels
Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj School
NairobiSkills
- Trained peer counsellor
- Domestic violence training
- Listening skills
- Sensitivity
- Empathy
- Emotional coping
- Writing client/event reports
- Confidential record-keeping
- Relating to a wide range of people
- Non-judgmental attitude
- Conducting individual sessions
- Conducting group sessions
- Meditation techniques
- Relaxation techniques
- Organizing events
Volunteering And Community Service
- Faraja Cancer Support Trust, 03/24, 12/24, Communicated with and supported patients on call, Administrative work, Facilitating support groups
- Westlands Health Centre, 01/23, 04/23, Community Service for 90+ hours
- Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj (SCLPS) Medical Clinic, 01/18, 12/18, Medical camps; Blood sugar testing, height and weight measurements, Assistance in dental department
- Leadership Experiencing Opportunity (LEO), 07/18, 07/18, Member
Certificates And Co Curricular Activities
- Certificate in Counselling Psychology, Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC), 01/12/24, 03/28/24
- 1-day workshop on stress management, Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC), 01/27/24
- Peer Educators and Counsellors Club (PECC) Training, United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa), 09/22, 08/23
- Presidential Award (PA- Bronze, silver and Gold), 01/18, 12/19
References
- Dr. Juhi Dave, Bachelors in dental surgery, implant surgeon, Shree Swaminarayan Hospital, djuhi@gmail.com, +254750710123
- Judy Mangaru, Administrator, Faraja Cancer Support Trust, judy@farajacancersupport.org, +254700009323
- Justin Farrar, Executive Director, Eden Halfway House, Justin.farrar@yahoo.com, +254726552476
Areas Of Specialization
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Eating disorders
- Grief
- Trauma
- Disruptive
- Impulse control and conduct disorders
- Self-awareness
- Self-esteem/self-confidence related issues
- Stress management
- Anger management
- Substance use disorders
- Behaviour change
- Psycho-education
Professional Licenses
- Registered Member, Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC)
- Registered Member, Counsellors and Psychologists (C&P) board
- Fully practicing license, Counsellors and Psychologists board (C&P) Kenya
Timeline
Counselor
The Aga Khan University Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
Kenya Association of Professional counsellors (KAPC)
08.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Health Psychology
United States International University- Africa
International Advanced Level (IAL) - A Levels
Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj School
IGCSE - O Levels
Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj School