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About us

Eng. Joseph Kariuki Rwara

Founder, coach, counselor and consultant

Eng. Joseph Kariuki Rwara

Joseph brings together three decades of engineering and leadership experience with a deep, ongoing pursuit of psychological counseling, a field he is genuinely passionate about. From years of practical experience, he believes strongly that counseling psychology can resolve the wide range of psychological challenges facing society today.

He spent 32 years in Kenya's energy sector, rising from trainee engineer to manager level, and has also taught at the former Kenya Polytechnic (now the Technical University of Kenya) and the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication. Joseph believes his purpose is to inspire, impact, influence and motivate people toward greatness: helping them discover their potential, unleash their purpose, and lead intentional, active and healthy lives.

Credentials and qualifications

  • PhD in Strategic Management (in progress)
  • Master of Business Administration, University of Nairobi
  • Master of Arts, Biblical Studies, Trinity Theological Seminary (USA)
  • Bachelor of Science, Electrical & Communication Technology, Moi University
  • Diploma in Psychological Counseling, Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling
  • Certificate in Training of Trainers/Facilitators, KIPC
  • Certificate in Supervision, KIPC
  • Certificate in Trauma & Psychological First Aid, KIBCo
  • Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT), KIBCo
  • Universal Treatment Curriculum, NACADA (substance use disorder treatment)
  • Universal Prevention Curriculum, NACADA (substance use disorder prevention)
  • Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Practitioner
  • Trauma & Substance Use: Understanding the Connection, ISSUP
  • Words Matter: Language & Stigma Reduction, ISSUP

Licensed and recognized

  • Registered counselor

    Counselors and Psychologists (C&P) Board. Holds a current practicing license.

  • ISSUP member

    International Society of Substance Use Professionals.

  • Registered engineer

    Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) and Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).

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