With therapy, the grass is greener on the other side
Emily Kariuki, Founder
Emiwell Counselling Service was started by Emily Kariuki, the founder and Clinical Psychologist in 2011. She has served several clients presenting with mental health issues over the years including but not limited to depression, trauma, loss and grief, anxiety, stress management and self-esteem. Emily has a passion of working with young adults in both one on one therapy and in group settings. This has included developing programs that enable them to develop life skills that they apply in both their personal lives and professionally. This includes programs on communication, emotional intelligence, mental health, resilience, professional etiquette, team work and dynamics, interviewing skills etc. This has been achieved through partnership/consultancy with various organizations.
Emiwell uses an integrative approach to therapy with a special emphasis on the cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people’s difficulties, and so change the way they feel.
Core Values
Our vision is to work individually and alongside other organizations worldwide in pushing the mental health awareness agenda, reducing stigma amongst the young adult population and promoting personal development to help youth achieve their potential.
Our mission is to embark on a therapeutic journey with young adults with the goal of helping them heal from the past, find their purpose in the present and unlock their full potential in the future.
Respect
Growth
Compassion
Why choose us
Confidentiality
All our meetings are confidential & information is protected.
Professionalism
Crisis Support
Experience
I have over 10 years experience in private practice, working with people who have problems.
Development
Reliability
Frequently Asked Questions
Psychologists have studied human behavior and the brain (including how people think, feel, learn and behave) and have been trained to assist people who are having challenges coping with emotions, thoughts and actions.
This can include those experiencing mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, addictive behaviours and childhood behaviour disorders. Psychologists use evidence-based approaches that are tailored to suit each client and circumstance and they assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of clients and areas of concern.
If you have a referral for a Public Hospital from your GP or Psychiatrist, you will be eligible to receive a NHIF rebate.
It’s very normal to feel anxious, nervous, or unsure about your first therapy session. Our psychologists will provide a private, comfortable, safe, respectful and non-judgmental place for you to discuss anything you need to.
In the first few sessions, the practitioner will typically ask you questions about yourself, your life, and any presenting problems you would like to work on. Together, you will create a plan of how therapy can assist you with these problems, how many sessions it may take, and how frequently you should meet. Prior to your first session it can be helpful for you to ask yourself what changes you would like to make in your life. The aim of therapy is for us to then work together to help you achieve those changes.
In the first session with your child, your therapist will often invite you both into the session at the beginning, then ask to see the child by themselves. After this, the therapist will discuss with you the most appropriate structure of future counselling sessions with your child.
In the case of adolescents, depending on the age of your teenager they may wish to see their therapist without their parent present. However, it is recommended that a parent is always available to attend the sessions if needed, and parental consent is needed for under 16s to attend therapy.
Each individual therapy session is 60 minutes in length. How many sessions you need depends on your situation and can be discussed with your psychologist. After the first 1-2 sessions, your therapist will discuss what they think is an appropriate amount of sessions to help you address the presenting problem. This way you can set goals and work together on achieving them.
Many factors can influence the length of therapy including the issues you are seeking help with, the coping strategies you already use, your support network and previous counselling you may have had.