Brigitte Mukashema
Counselor Psychologist
Brigitte is a professional therapist with over 25 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Mount Kenya University. She is trained in a variety of clinical approaches, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), family therapy, and play therapy. She is also a Certified Expert in Psychotraumatology.
Brigitte is a certified Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) Agency -Based Instructor a body-based technique that helps individuals release deep stress and trauma through natural tremoring of the body.
Extraordinary Experiences
Brigitte provides life coaching and Psycho-Therapy to individuals, couples, families, adults, children, and adolescents. She also offers premarital coaching to support couples in preparing for a healthy and sustainable marriage.
She creates a warm and multicultural environment that empowers clients to develop effective skills and strategies to cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, burnout, and other life challenges.
Brigitte has worked with local and international NGOs, focusing on children, adolescents, and women’s empowerment as a behavior change facilitator. She has experience working in refugee camps, providing emotional support to victims of various forms of violence.
Additionally, she has worked in prison settings, supporting detainees in managing stress and empowering them to live positively with HIV/AIDS and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). She has also served as a Client Care Specialist for survivors of gender-based violence at International Justice Mission, where she provided ongoing psycho-social support to survivors of sexual abuse and their families.
Brigitte believes that every individual has the inner strength and capacity to heal when given the right support. She is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow
Brigitte works in English, French, and Kinyarwanda