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Can You Study Psychology Without a Psychology Background?

Fri, Jan 30, 2026

It’s never a loud question. It doesn’t announce itself in meetings. It doesn’t trend on LinkedIn. It sits quietly, somewhere between curiosity and caution. You find yourself thinking about psychology not academically at first, but practically. In how people behave. In why certain conversations drain you, and others don’t. In why you keep being the […]

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Why Emotional Intelligence Is a Core Skill in Today’s Workplace

Tue, Jan 27, 2026

You can usually feel it before you can explain it. A meeting that looks fine on paper but feels tight in the room. An email that isn’t rude —exactly— yet leaves a strange knot in your stomach. A workday where nothing goes wrong, yet you drive home drained, replaying conversations in your head. If you’ve […]

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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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