Psychotherapist and Coach
BOSCO BOSCO
Mental Health Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Iam a dedicatedCounselling Psychologist with experience in psychotherapy, mental health training, and advocacy since 2019. My work spans individual and group support, relaxation coaching, mentoring, and psychological consulting. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Counselling Psychology and multiple certifications in suicide prevention, child protection, and psychological first aid. I'm passionate about empowering others and believe that purposeful work brings joy and impact.
3
Languages
1
Certification
8
Years of experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Career and Personal Development
1 Year- Offer one-on-one coaching sessions that focus on career clarity, emotional resilience, and personal growth.
- Facilitate structured coaching programs that integrate mental health awareness, emotional intelligence, and goal setting.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive coaching environment that empowers clients to take ownership of their personal and professional development.
- Maintain accurate session documentation and progress tracking in line with ICF ethical standards and organisational protocols.
- Design and deliver virtual workshops on topics such as work-life balance, self-leadership, and values-based decision-making.
General Secretary
5 Years 5 Months- Psychotherapeutic services
- Providing of Mental Health awareness
- Training in mental health aspects
- Preparing projects
- Life skills training and coaching
- Preparing and writing reports
- TV and Radio programs and
- Coordinating children, adolescents and youth programs.
Freelance Psychotherapist
7 Years 9 Months- Facilitated mental health awareness workshops and capacity-building training.
- Provided coaching on relaxation techniques for stress-related challenges.
Team Leader & MHPSS
1 Year 3 Months- Facilitated training sessions for capacity building among counselors.
- Supervised and mentored staff to optimize operational performance.
- Provided psychosocial support to counselors and strengthened team collaboration.
- Delivered mental health awareness programs in schools.
- Managed the preparation of monthly activity reports.
- Training counselors on handling GBV & VAC cases
MHPSS Counselor (116 National Child Helpline)
1 Year 6 Months- Conducted counseling and guidance for parents and youth.
- Supported individuals through tailored one-on-one and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with local authorities to link families with appropriate services.
- Responded to inbound calls and provided necessary interventions.
- Responding to GBV, Disability Inclusion and SRHR cases
Education
MSc - Global Ageing and Policy
Bachelor's Degree - Counselling Psychology
Skills
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Training & Facilitation Call Centre & Helpline Operations Advocacy & Community Engagement Consulting & Strategic Planning Administrative & OrganizationalSkills Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Career Transition Coaching
Stress and Trauma Recovery Coaching
Emotional Intelligence and Self-Regulation Coaching
Personal Growth and Purpose-Driven Development Coaching
Youth Empowerment Coaching
GBV and Safeguarding Coaching
Mental Health Advocacy Coaching
Organisational Wellness Coaching
Ethical Practice and Referral Coaching
Life Skills and Resilience Coaching
Language Coaching ( Swahili & English)
Certification
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation.
- Professional Coach Training Programme, Association for Coaching.
- Strategic Planning for Suicide Prevention, Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- Safety Planning for Youth Suicide Prevention, Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), UNICEF
- Mental Health in Children, Psychological First Aid, Child Protection, and Caring for Helpline Counsellor, Child Helpline International
LANGUAGES
Swahili: Excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills.
English: Advanced proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communication.
Local language: Intermediate speaking skills.
Projects
Tuliza Program: Focused on stress-related disorders and PTSD through relaxation techniques., Program Academy: Delivered mental health awareness and psychosocial support in schools., Mitandao na Afya ya Akili & Jali Afya ya Akili: Promoted mental health awareness through media channels., Refined Psychosocial Strategy for 10% Loan for Youth for VSO and LGAs in Geita Region.
Timeline
Career and Personal Development
Spring Health
10.2025 - Current
University of Southampton
MSc from Global Ageing and Policy
09.2025 - Current
Team Leader & MHPSS
C-Sema Tanzania
10.2023 - 01.2025
MHPSS Counselor (116 National Child Helpline)
BRAC Tanzania
01.2022 - 07.2023
General Secretary
Mental Health Tanzania
05.2021 - Current
Freelance Psychotherapist
01.2019 - Current
University of Iringa
Bachelor's Degree from Counselling Psychology