How Individual Counselling works – CBT Kenya Individual counseling is a personal opportunity to receive support and experience growth during challenging times in life. In individual therapy sessions, the client and therapist have the opportunity to work closely together. They build a trusting relationship and address any issues arising. The various individual therapy techniques offer...
Psychology: How to handle Job Loss | CBT Kenya More often, a job loss is unexpected. It seems to come out of nowhere and can knock you off your feet. If you just lost your job, there are probably a lot of thoughts going through your mind. You may be angry at your boss, or...
Stay motivated during this Covid -19 period | CBT Kenya We all have goals that we’d like to achieve at the end of this quarantine period. Goals are easier to achieve when they are broken down into daily activities. One of the easiest ways to maintain momentum is through daily accountability. It’s something you can...
The value of Boredom and why it is important – CBT Kenya Boredom is an emotional and occasionally psychological state experienced when an individual is left without anything in particular to do. Prior to social distancing, if someone asked you about your hobbies, would you have an answer? For many of us, hobbies are things...
Borderline Personality Disorder – CBT Kenya Borderline Personality Disorder is a serious disorder of the mind characterized by patterns of unstable behavior, moods, functioning and self-image. The condition affects roughly 5.9 per cent of the adult human population. You can be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPO) if you exhibit repetitive episodes of depression, anger...
Easy Daily Mental Health Routines you can try – CBT Kenya When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we often focus more on our physical body. However, maintaining your mind is just as important as physical fitness. Just like our body needs to get into a routine, so does our brain, and taking the...
How to cope with Phobia-related Disorder – CBT Kenya About Phobias Phobias are diagnosable mental disorders. A phobia is an excessive and irrational fear reaction. The fear can be of a certain place, situation or object. Unlike general anxiety disorders, phobia is usually connected to something specific. The impact of a phobia can range from...
How does Gambling affect your mental health? – CBT Kenya Online Betting, Casinos, Lotteries and among others are some of the popular gambling activities we have in Kenya. In the Gambling Act 2005 gambling is defined as betting, gaming or participating in a lottery. When you think of the effects of gambling, certain things spring...
Panic Disorder | What is it and is it treatable? CBT Kenya Panic disorder occurs when you experience recurring unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When they occur, you might think you’re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. You may feel terrified and overwhelmed, even though you’re not in...
What Is The Work Of A Psychologist? CBT Kenya Essentially, psychology helps explain why people act the way they do. Psychologists seek to understand and explain thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behaviour. With this kind of professional insight, a psychologist can help people improve their decision making, stress management and behaviour. Psychologists work in a wide...
