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OASIS COUNSELLING AND TRAINING INSTITUTE CHANGED NAME TO: OASIS AFRICA
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profile · synthesized from sources

Oasis Africa is a pan-African mental health organization based in Kenya that provides trauma-focused counseling, psychotherapy, and employee assistance programs. It offers services to individuals and organizations, including corporations, NGOs, and government agencies, with a focus on stress management, resilience building, and workplace wellness. Founded in 1990 by clinical psychologist Dr. Gladys Mwiti, the organization integrates evidence-based practice with indigenous cultural approaches.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-based intervention to help employees resolve personal issues such as marital problems, financial stress, substance abuse, and trauma that affect job performance.
Professional Counseling and Psychotherapy
Short-term counseling and long-term psychotherapy for individuals dealing with depression, PTSD, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and other mental health concerns.
Work-Life Balance and Wellness Programs
Programs focused on stress management, team building, coping with retrenchment, retirement planning, and enhancing personal and professional well-being.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Psychosocial Support and Counseling Services 3 activities
    • Capacity building through training and consulting
      Provides training and consulting services to companies, NGOs, churches, government agencies, and other groups on mental health, trauma-informed care, and organizational development. Includes leadership training and team building.
    • Provision of psychological and trauma counseling services
      Provides professional psychological and trauma counseling services including stress management, trauma counseling, resiliency building, leadership training, workplace conflict management, and psychotherapy for long-term conditions such as depression, PTSD, and marital issues. Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and nutritionists.
    • Quality assurance in mental health service delivery
      Ensures all psychologists and counselors receive regular supervision to maintain high standards in counseling and psychotherapy services.
  • Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Financial coaching and planning services
      Offers financial planning expertise to individuals and organizations, helping them develop financial strategies and set short- and long-term goals.
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • American Psychological Association Network — Dr. Gladys Mwiti is a member of the American Psychological Association.
  • Churches Partner — Collaborates with churches in advocacy and community-based psychological support initiatives.
  • Community organizations Partner — Partners with community organizations to deliver trauma counseling and advocacy work.
  • Consolata Shrine - Allamano Centre Partner — Hosts Oasis Africa's office location at its facility on Waiyaki Way, Nairobi.
  • Consolata Shrine - Allamano Centre Partner — Hosts Oasis Africa’s offices on the 4th Floor, Suite C, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi.
  • Government offices Partner — Collaborates with government offices on advocacy and psychological service initiatives.
  • International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Network — Dr. Gladys Mwiti is a member of the Board of Directors for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
  • Kenya Psychological Association Network — Dr. Gladys Mwiti is the current chairperson of the Kenya Psychological Association.
  • Kenya Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Network — Dr. Gladys Mwiti is the interim chairperson of the Kenya Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.