A longstanding commitment to compassionate care
Marks of Excellence Ventures Counselling Services was founded in 2008 with a single purpose: to make professional, ethical mental health support accessible to every Kenyan who needs it. What began as a commitment to serve individuals in Nairobi has grown into a practice that reaches clients across Kenya and internationally through secure online sessions.
Over the years, we have had the privilege of walking alongside individuals, couples, families, and organizations — through grief, conflict, anxiety, life transitions, and the quiet struggles that rarely get spoken aloud. Each journey has deepened our conviction that healing is possible, and that the right support at the right time can change everything.
Our mission is simple: to provide a safe, confidential, and genuinely supportive space where every client feels heard, respected, and empowered to move forward. We bring professional expertise and human warmth to every session — because both matter.
“Our vision is a Kenya where mental health support is not a luxury — but a resource every person can access with dignity and without stigma.”
Professional, thoughtful & committed to quality
Our practice operates to the highest professional and ethical standards, with ongoing supervision and continuous professional development to ensure the quality of care we provide.
- Established counselling practice since 2008
- Client-centred support shaped around individual goals
- Clear confidentiality and safeguarding boundaries
- Ongoing professional development and reflective practice
- Serving individuals, couples, families & organizations
How we work with you
No two people are the same, and no two therapy journeys look alike. Our approach adapts to you — your needs, your pace, and your goals.
Client-centered
You are the expert on your own life. We follow your lead, working at your pace and toward your goals — not a predetermined agenda.
Evidence-based
Our methods are grounded in research and proven therapeutic frameworks — including CBT, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused approaches.
Strictly confidential
Everything shared in a session stays in the session. Confidentiality is not just a policy — it is the foundation of the trust we build with every client.
Culturally sensitive
We understand the Kenyan context — family dynamics, social pressures, and cultural values — and integrate this awareness into every session.
Our confidentiality promise
Everything you share in a session is held in the strictest confidence. We will never disclose your information to anyone — family, employer, or otherwise — without your explicit written consent.
The only narrow exceptions are those required by law: an immediate, credible risk of serious harm to yourself or others. We discuss confidentiality fully in your first session so there are never any surprises. Your trust is our highest responsibility.
- No information shared without your written consent
- Secure, private session environment
- Online platform and privacy details explained before your session
- Full confidentiality discussion in your first session