DR. MICHAEL K. MBIRIRI

Title/Designation: Lecturer.
Qualifications: PhD (Clinical Psychology), MA (Counselling Psychology), BEd.
School/Department: School of Business, Economics & Humanities.
Email: mbiriri.michael@mnu.ac.ke
Area of Specialization: Clinical Psychology / Counselling Psychology.
Interests: Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Psychological Assessment, Mental Health, Stress and Coping, Crisis Intervention, Trauma, Adolescent Mental Health, Behavioral Problems, Psychology of Crime, Addiction and Problematic Gambling, Psychological Resilience, Multisystemic Therapy, Social Media and Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence in Psychological Practice, Climate-Related Psychological Well-Being.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGYIST | UNIVERSITY LECTURER |RESEARCHER | ACCREDITED COUNSELLOR SUPERVISOR

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Academic leader, clinical psychologist, researcher, and registered psychotherapist with extensive experience in university teaching, clinical practice, student mentorship, and curriculum development. Specialized in evidence-based psychological interventions, adolescent mental health, crisis intervention, and emerging social challenges in contemporary mental health.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

  • PhD in Clinical Psychology
    Daystar University
    Doctoral Research: The effectiveness of Multisystemic Therapy in addressing behavioral problems among adolescent girls in rehabilitation schools in Kenya.
  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
    United States International University–Africa (USIU-Africa)
  • Bachelor of Education
    Egerton University
  • Professional Training in Counsellor Supervision

PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

  • Lecturer & Academic Leader – Counselling Psychology Programme.
MAMA NGINA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
  • Lead teaching, curriculum development, program assessment, and academic coordination for the Counselling Psychology programme.
  • Conduct scholarly research and participate in university committee governance responsibilities.
  • Provide ongoing academic guidance and mentorship to students.
  • Deliver instruction across clinical and counselling psychology disciplines.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS & BOARD REGISTRATIONS

  • Registered Psychologist – Counsellors and Psychologists Board, Ministry of Health, Kenya.
  • Accredited Counsellor Supervisor – Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA).

ACADEMIC & TEACHING INTERESTS

  • Clinical & Counselling Psychology.
  • Psychotherapy & Psychological Assessment.
  • Mental Health, Stress, & Coping Strategies.
  • Crisis Intervention & Trauma.
  • Adolescent Mental Health & Behavioral Problems.
  • Psychology of Crime.
  • Addiction & Problematic Gambling.
  • Psychological Resilience.

RESEARCH AGENDA & TOPICS

Core Research Focus: Developing evidence-based psychological interventions and evaluating emerging mental health issues.

Key Research Areas:-
  • Effectiveness of Multisystemic Therapy (MST) in institutional settings.
  • Perceived stress and psychological well-being among university students.
  • Adolescent depression and behavioral difficulties.
  • Impact of social media on mental health.
  • Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in psychological practice.
  • Climate-related psychological well-being.
  • Problematic gambling and addiction.

MEDIA & COMMUNITY OUTRACH

  • Media Commentary: Frequent speaker on mainstream media programs covering family and marriage dynamics on mainstream media stations.
  • Public Writing: Author of articles on psychological health and social issues for daily newspapers in Kenya.
  • Accredited Counselor Supervisor: With the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA) and a registered Psychologist with the Counsellors and Psychologists Board, Ministry of Health, Kenya.