Our mission is to provide accessible culturally sensitive and evidence-based counseling services to individuals, families and communities worldwide.
Overview
History of Comfort Counseling Services
Since its inception in 1994, Comfort Counseling Services has been a beacon of mental health support for our clients in Kenya and around the globe. Initially established to cater to local communities, it quickly garnered recognition and began serving a diverse clientele, including local and international civil society organizations. Through partnerships and collaborations, Comfort Counseling Services has been instrumental in addressing mental health challenges within these organizations, offering counseling, training and support programs tailored to their unique needs.
In the realm of education, Comfort Counseling Services has made significant strides in supporting secondary school, college and university students, as well as staff members. Recognizing the growing mental health concerns among students and educators, the organization has implemented school-based counseling programs, workshops and awareness campaigns aimed at promoting mental wellness and resilience within educational settings. This proactive approach has been vital in fostering a supportive and conducive learning environment for students and staff alike.
Mental health providers have also benefited from the expertise and collaboration of Comfort Counseling Services. Through capacity-building initiatives, supervision programs and knowledge-sharing platforms, the organization has contributed to enhancing the skills and effectiveness of mental health professionals. By staying abreast of emerging trends and best practices in the field, the organization continues to play a pivotal role in advancing mental healthcare standards and outcomes.
Government agencies have increasingly recognized the importance of mental health services, and Comfort Counseling Services has been a trusted partner in this domain. From consulting on policy frameworks to implementing community-based interventions, the organization has contributed to shaping mental health agendas at local, national and international levels. By advocating for increased resources and support for mental health initiatives, the organization has helped bridge gaps and improve access to quality care for vulnerable populations.
Finally, Comfort Counseling Services has maintained strong ties with religious organizations, acknowledging the integral role faith plays in mental and emotional well-being, Through workshops, counseling services and collaboration with religious leaders, the organization has fostered holistic approaches to mental health that integrates spiritual and psychological perspectives. This inclusive approach has resonated with diverse international communities fostering healing, resilience and hope among those seeking support.
Core Values
Respect
Empowerment
We honour diversity, uphold confidentiality and respect the autonomy and dignity of every person we serve.
Compassion
We approach every individual with empathy, kindness and understanding fostering a safe and nurturing environment for healing
Meet our team
Dr Ruth Imbuye
Dr. Ruth is an experienced professional counsellor with a strong academic background and extensive
experience in counselling, supervision, training and international consultancy. She has been
instrumental in providing multicultural counselling to individuals, couples and families. As a lecturer
she has taught in both private and public institutions up to postgraduate level and has been a key
person in creating counselling curriculums in various institutions.
Mr Andrew Oriedo
Why choose us
Confidentiality
Professionalism
Support 24/7
Experience
Development
Reliability
Recognition and Awards
Location
Partnerships, Collaborations and Linkages
Comfort Counseling Services is open to partnerships and collaborations, networking and have linkages upon mutual agreement by both parties on the understated and not limited to the following:
- Research, training and workshops: Collaborate and conduct training, research and workshops with universities and training institutes to offer counseling training programs on mental health topics.
- Nonprofit collaborations: Partner with NGOs, International Aid organizations, community organizations and businesses for humanitarian counseling services.
- Government partnerships: Collaborate with government agencies on mental health policy development.
- Telehealth services: Partner with tech companies for tele-counseling digital tools and solutions on online therapy platforms for extended reach.
- Church partnerships: Collaborate with religious organizations for spiritual counseling services.
- Health insurance: Partner with insurance companies for counseling coverage and mental health app developers for counseling tools.
- Crisis Hotlines: Partner with crisis hotlines for immediate support during mental health crises.
donations
Any donations towards Comfort counseling services will be geared to the following:
- Funding for counseling sessions for low income individuals
- Scholarships for counseling training programmes.
- Development of counseling resources and materials like publishing books, articles etc.
- Support for counseling sessions for victims of domestic violence, survivors of trauma and gender based violence.
- Counseling services for immigrants, refugees and displaced persons
- Suicide prevention and intervention programmes.
- Any other pro-bono activities.