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What You Actually Learn in a Certificate in Counselling Psychology (And How It’s Applied)

Fri, Jan 23, 2026

If you’ve been looking into a Certificate in Counselling Psychology in Kenya, chances are you’ve had a quiet question sitting at the back of your mind: “Will I actually know what to do when someone opens up to me?” Not in theory. Not in an exam. But in real life, when someone’s voice cracks, when […]

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Start Your Counseling Journey: Why a Certificate in Counseling Psychology is the Best First Step

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

In our previous blog, we explored the Diploma in Counseling Psychology at Clarity through the eyes of Emma Kemuto, a recent graduate, and learned how it equips students with practical skills, empathy, Emotional intelligence, and confidence to build a professional counseling career. But what if you’re just starting out and aren’t ready for a two-year […]

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Your Path to Becoming a Counseling Professional: Insights from a Diploma Graduate

Fri, Jan 16, 2026

Are you curious about what it truly takes to become a professional counselor? Maybe you’ve considered a career in counseling psychology but aren’t sure where to start, or how a course can fit into your busy life.  To help answer these questions, we spoke with Emma Kemuto, Operations Head at Clarity Counseling and a recent […]

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Why Mental Health Awareness Skills Matter More Than Ever for Kenyans

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

There’s a kind of tired you can’t sleep off. You notice it in small moments. A colleague who’s sharp in a meeting, then oddly quiet the next. A caregiver who laughs easily but exhales the moment they’re alone. A community volunteer who never misses a session… until they do. No explanation. Just absence. Nothing dramatic […]

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Is Your Child Truly Ready for the Campus Journey Ahead?

Fri, Jan 9, 2026

A quiet, honest reflection on campus life, inner strength, and what preparation really means It starts long after the celebration has ended. The admission letter has been framed. Relatives have congratulated you. Photos have been taken, posted, and liked, and then life returns to normal. Except something has shifted. One night, the house is eerily […]

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January 2026 Intake Now Open: Learn to Hold Others and Yourself 

Tue, Jan 6, 2026

There’s a quiet space in January. Not the noise of December parties, the rush to meet deadlines, or the hum of Nairobi’s traffic. Not yet. It’s the early morning when the city hasn’t fully woken. The slow evening when your phone finally quiets. The commute that gives you a moment to breathe. In that pause, […]

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before 2026 Begins – A Therapist’s Take

Tue, Dec 23, 2025

Like most people, you are already scribbling down your 2026 goals, promising yourself a “fresh start,” or pinning vision boards as if the past year never existed.  But the uncomfortable truth is skipping an emotional check-in is like building a house on sand: it might stand for a while, but cracks will appear, and everything […]

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5 Therapist-Approved Practices for Staying Connected as a Couple During the Holidays

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

For most professionals in Kenya, the holidays are a test of your relationship that most couples are not prepared for.  You think it’s all joy, bonding, and Instagram-worthy moments, but reality? December is when emails pile up, clients call, Zoom sessions stretch late into the night, and family obligations collide.  And yet, the world expects […]

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