Teaching, supervising student’s thesis, mentoring students
School of Applied Human Sciences, Psychology Department
Biography
I was a practioner at law for a period of for 15 years when I realized that my passion and calling was in mental health. I trained by doing an MA and a PhD in various disciplines of psychology. I also realized that this would be the way to fulfil my passion and potential for teaching. I have taught at University level from 2007 to date, firstly in a part time capacity, but became full-time in 2016. In the time of my career as a psychologist I have taught and mentored students in their personal and academic journeys. I have a passion also in finding out the contextual presentation of psychological and emotional concepts with a view to finding an integrated authentic approach to understanding and management of emerging issues.
I am a member of the Kenya Psychologists and Counselors Association in good standing and of the Law Society of Kenya in abeyance.
I also see a number of clients with a variety of psychological issues. This works well to undergird my teaching as I give my students an experiential slant. I believe a good teacher is also a good practitioner Upon invitation I also address church groups, professional bodies and other for as an advocate for mental health.
Academic Qualifications
2016 PhD in Clinical Psychology, Daystar University Dissertation: Efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy on depression and anxiety disorders among caregivers of kidney patients on dialysis in Nairobi County
June 2010 Masters in Counseling Psychology at Daystar University Opted for practicum instead of a research as I wanted to hone my therapeutic skills
January 2004 Postgraduate Diploma inHuman Resource Management (Kenya National Examinations Council)
1993-1994 Obtained a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law thus qualifying to practice as an advocate
1989-1992 Attended the University of Nairobi and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B Upper Second Division).
Publications (7 Publications)
Journals
Waiyaki, W. (2018). Efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy for depression on family caregivers of end stage kidney disease patients in Nairobi County. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(3), 1-14
Changorok, S., Yugi, P., Waiyaki,W., Munene, A.(2018). The efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on Opposition Defiance Disorder in selected primary schools in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research, 10(10), 74026-74038.
Changorok, S., Yugi, P., Waiyaki,W., Munene, A.(2018). Risk factors associated with Oppositional Defiance Disorders among students in selected primary schools in Nairobi, Kenya. Elixir Social Studies, 122, 51872-51881
Okumu, S.A., Nzyuko,S., Waiyaki,W. (2018). Effectiveness of NET in the reatment of PTSD and Depression among bereaved adolescents in selected children’s homes in Kajiado County, Kenya Elixir Psychology,123, 52055-520-62
Waiyaki, W., Khasakhala, L., & Oladipo, R. (2017). Factors associated with elevated depression in family caregivers of End Stage Kidney Disease patients in Nairobi County, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(1), 118-134.
Waiyaki, W. (2017). Anxiety in family caregivers of dialysis patients in Nairobi County, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(2),1-18
Waiyaki, W.W. (2016). Efficacy of Cognitive behavioural therapy cognitive on depression and anxiety disorders among caregivers of kidney patients on dialysis in Nairobi county (Doctoral Research)
Conference Paper Presentation
Waiyaki, W. (2018). Treating Depression in Family Caregivers of Patients with End Stage Kidney Disease in Nairobi County. KCPA 5th Annual Scientific Conference in KICD, Nairobi
Ndegwa, S. & Waiyaki, W. (2017). Parental Awareness: The First Step in Protecting Children against Online Violence. 4th Regional Parenting Conference in Malawi (24th – 27th October, 2017).
Waiyaki, W. (2016). Depression Among Family Caregivers of Patients on Dialysis in Nairobi. The Annual International Research Conference in Kenya Methodist University, Meru (21st-22nd Nov., 2016).
Waiyaki, W. & Ndegwa, S. (2016). Peace: Minimizing the Risk of PTSD in Kenya General Election of 2017. KCPA 4th Annual Scientific Conference in KICD, Nairobi (10th-11th Nov., 2016).
Research Grants
Principle Investigator in a project titled: Parenting and Youth Problematic Behaviour: A Case Study of University Students by Waiyaki, W. & Ndegwa, S. funded by the Research and Publication Bureau, Daystar University.
Research Interests
Mental disorders in various contexts in Kenya and Africa, issues of parenting in our context, youth problems and marriage and family in general.
Ndegwa, S. & Waiyaki, W. (2017). Parental Awareness: The First Step in Protecting Children against Online Violence.
Waiyaki, W.W. (2016). Efficacy of Cognitive behavioural therapy cognitive on depression and anxiety disorders among caregivers of kidney patients on dialysis in Nairobi county (Doctoral Research)
Teaches
Psychology courses: Introduction to psychology, Ethics in Psychology (all levels), Introduction to Clinical Psychology, Psychology of learning, Advanced Psychotherapy, Assessment, Pre-Practicum, Addictions, Personality Theories
