therapist

Catherine Njenga

Licensed Psychologist

Languages

English

Swahili

Specialisations

Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Anxiety & Stress

Depression

Teen Therapy

Relationships (family, friends etc)

Grief and Bereavement

Anger Management

Addiction

About me

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Catherine Wangari Njenga: Kenya-Licensed Psychologist And Certified Play & Art Therapist; Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner

$80/session 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (available online globally) 
Languages: English 
License: Licensed Psychologist, Kenya (Counsellors & Psychologists Board CP0566P26) 

Bio
Catherine Wangari Njenga is a licensed psychologist and certified play & art therapist specializing in Compassionate Inquiry, trauma recovery, life transitions, and holistic emotional wellbeing for teenagers, young adults, and adults. With 240-hour professional training in Compassionate Inquiry under Dr. Gabor Maté, she creates calm, compassionate spaces where clients process pain, build self-awareness, and foster meaningful growth.

Her integrative approach draws on her background in counseling skills, art and play therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion techniques to help individuals heal childhood wounds and navigate complex emotional journeys. Catherine brings unique perspective from prior experience in administrative, corporate, and family systems environments.

Areas of Expertise
- Childhood trauma and emotional wound healing
- Life transitions and personal growth
- Anxiety, grief, and relational challenges
- Self-awareness and emotional regulation
- Group therapy and holistic wellbeing

Availability & Session Formats
Online: Available globally 
In-person: Available in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Licensed Psychologist, Kenya,  Counsellors & Psychologists Board  (CP0566P26)
- Certified in Counselling Skills, Art and Play Therapy
- 240-hour Compassionate Inquiry professional training (Dr. Gabor Maté)

Contact & Booking
For online sessions with Catherine Wangari Njenga, please click on ‘Book Session’.

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