Guidance and Counseling Services
Kabarak University offers comprehensive, professional counseling services to support the psychological, emotional, social, and career development of both students and staff. Our services are grounded in the University’s commitment to holistic well-being and academic success.
Our Services
The Counseling Section provides a wide range of confidential services to clients across all modes of learning—on-campus, blended, and fully online. Support is available to both voluntary and mandated clients.
Our core services include:
- Crisis intervention and psychological first aid
- Loss, grief, and bereavement counseling
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Career guidance and academic adjustment.
- Group therapy and support groups
- Substance use and addiction counseling
- Relationship and family-related challenges
- Support for personal, social, and life-transition issues affecting individuals across all ages and backgrounds
Key counseling concerns are identified during student intake and further addressed through structured orientation programmes held every semester in January, May, and September.
Professional Standards and Accreditation
All Kabarak University counselors are:
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Registered and licensed by the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologists Board (KCPB), a government regulatory body mandated to oversee professional practice and prevent malpractice
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Academically and professionally qualified to offer counseling services within a university environment
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Active members of recognized professional bodies, including:
- Kenya University Professional Counselors Association (KUPCA)
- Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA)
- Other relevant regulatory and professional organizations
All counseling services operate under the Dean of Students Department, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and student welfare structures.
Peer Counseling Programme
Kabarak University has a vibrant and well-trained team of Peer Counselors who play a critical role in student support. The peer counselors:
- Provide first-level support to fellow students
- Offer a relatable understanding of student challenges
- Act as a bridge by referring students who require specialized support to professional counselors
Peer counselors are trained in counseling theories and basic counseling skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the application of professional ethics in practice. Their training also covers career guidance, emerging issues affecting students, personal growth and behavior change, as well as crisis intervention, equipping them to provide informed, ethical, and responsive support to their peers.
They are accessible across the University community, including lecture halls, hostels, and non-residential areas. To enhance visibility and approachability, peer counselors wear branded blue T-shirts every Thursday.
Meet our Counsellors
Rev. Dr. Julius Kiprono Langat
Counsellor
Pr. Esther Mwende Kapsir
Counsellor
Ms.Veronicah Kombich
Counsellor
Location and Office Hours
Counseling Offices:
Student Centre (Main Campus and Nakuru City Campus)
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
For emergencies, counseling support lines are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Appointments & Contact Information
Appointments can be booked by both on-campus and online students through the contacts below:
Helpdesk Email Contacts:
“Your peace is our priority.”
Kabarak University remains committed to promoting a safe, supportive, and caring environment that promotes wellness, resilience, and personal growth for the entire University community.
