I had a diploma in counselling psychology and a certificate in HIV testing, but while doing my job, I felt that I didn’t have enough knowledge on matters counselling.
I met many clients who were dealing with problems that required the services of a professional counsellor, so I went back to school and pursued a Bachelor’s degree in counselling and psychology.
I have been practicing as a psychologist for five years now.
Margaret Sidi, 40, is a counselling psychologist who handles gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual assault cases. She is based at Mtwapa health centre, Kilifi County.
What inspired you to pursue counselling psychology? Growing up, I wanted to be a clinical officer, but I got into counselling because of what I witnessed in my previous job. I had a diploma in counselling psychology and a certificate in HIV testing, but while doing my job, I felt that I didn’t have enough knowledge on matters counselling. I met many clients who were dealing with problems that required the services of a professional counsellor, so I went back to school and pursued a Bachelor’s degree in counselling and psychology. I have been practicing as a psychologist for five years now.
