Leila is a qualified, experienced, and licensed counselor, psychologist, and NLP practitioner. She has been in full-time professional practice since 2015 and has worked with clients in private practice, professional healthcare settings such as hospitals, and community mental healthcare settings. Leila has also done extensive school-based counseling in several private and public schools as a case manager.
At Niskize, Leila is our Consultant Child Therapist. We call her the “Baby Whisperer” for her ability to gain the trust of even the youngest children. Watching Leila at work with children is like watching a fish in water; she is truly in her element. Leila holds a Bachelor’s in Counseling Psychology and is currently finishing her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at the University of Nairobi.
She has co-authored several books: Grief is Real – Take Back Control: A Guide Book through Grief and Introspection: A Guide Book on Self-Awareness. Leila has also contributed to the writing of Parenting in the Home by Dr. G. Wango and co-authored The Role of Counseling in Grieving Students and Pupils in Schools (an academic journal) with Dr. Wango (submitted for publishing). Feel free to grab a copy at your local bookstore.