Tega (Oghenetega) Esiekpe
Summary
Tega is a passionate and result-driven counsellor with a master’s degree in Guidance and Counselling and strong foundation in clinical counselling. She brings empathy, active listening, and proficiency in therapeutic techniques to assist individuals understand their emotions and enhance their well-being.
With a master’s in Counseling Psychology, I am a passionate psychotherapist dedicated to promoting mental wellness and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Her journey into psychotherapy stems from a deep commitment to understanding human behaviour and providing compassionate, evidence-based care.
Experience
Assistant Counsellor
360 Psyche® | Mental Health
Full-time
January 2025 – Date
Job Description
- Assess clients’ needs, abilities or behavior using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behavior
- Diagnose psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders
- Plan, monitor and adapt appropriate treatment programmes and interventions, including therapy, counseling, training, and coaching in isolation or in collaboration with colleagues
- Select, administer, and interpret intelligence, personality or other psychological tests
- Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes which includes frequency, intensity, and duration
- Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, development and adjustment progress
- Monitor clients progress thorough sessions
- Offer EAP services to clients
- Offer therapy and treatments for issues relating to a range of mental health conditions and client’s personal difficulties
- Offer training services for groups and individuals
- Evaluate the efficacy and outcome of treatments
- Provide crisis intervention in situation requiring immediate psychological treatment
- Communicate with and counsel family members as appropriate
- Provide clinical supervision to less experienced psychologists and members of the wider multidisciplinary team
- Provide psychology teaching and training to other members of the team.
- Carry out applied research, adding to the evidence base of practice in a variety of healthcare settings
- Write articles on various mental health disorders and difficulties that will be published on our website
- Contribute in promoting the business and activities
- Contribute in the business social media and internet talk shows and events
- Offer recommendations and suggestions to the organization
- Other duties as assigned
Skills: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness based therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Relationship Counselling, Family Therapy
Counsellor
University of Lagos
Internship
October 2024 – December 2024·
Job Description
- Provided one-on-one counselling sessions for students, addressing various mental
health, academic, and personal challenges. - Participated in university radio programmes, delivering talks on mental health topics to
assist students in navigating academic and personal pressures. - Assisted students with administrative and registration challenges, ensuring a smoother
onboarding process. - Collaborated on projects (newsletters) aimed at helping students adjust to campus life,
promoting mental well-being and academic success. - Supported university employees with counselling and adjustment strategies through
newsletters to enhance workplace satisfaction and productivity.
Skills: Counselling, group therapy
Education
- University of Lagos
Master’s degree, Guidance and Counselling
2024 – 2025
- Delta State University, Nigeria
Bachelor’s degree, Guidance and Counselling
2017 – 2021