"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It is what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference."
- Virginia Satir
About Us
The Systemic Family Therapy Association – Kenya (SFTAK) is a professional membership organization for marriage and family therapy practitioners and students.
SFTAK serves members practicing in all areas of mental health, including academia, community mental health centers, private practice, managed care and social service organizations.
SFTAK strives to maintain the professional standards of MFT by championing the unique systemic framework in clinical practices, innovation and research.
Through the development and improvement of marital and family therapy techniques, SFTAK is committed to improving the wellbeing of both individuals and families. SFTAK is dedicated to educating the public about MFTs and the services they offer.
We strive to make sure that MFTs are a crucial component of the developing healthcare system through our advocacy efforts.
Our Vision
To promote mental wellness through systemic therapy and research by systemic therapists across the continent.
Our Mission
The Mission of SFTAK is to regulate and promote best practices in the field of marriage and family therapy to achieve the following:-
Students feel supported in all spheres of this diverse field, including governmental recognition of the program, and provides reassurance of continuity in the profession.
Objectives of SFTAK
- To create a professional community for Marriage and Family Therapists in Kenya.
- To regulate and promote best practices in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy in Kenya.
- To provide continuing education to the Marriage and Family Therapy professionals.
- To provide to the public a directory of accredited qualified Marriage and Family Therapists in Kenya.
Our Team
Patricia Arisi, MFT
President
Patricia Arisi is a Master of Arts graduate in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Family Violence and Trauma. She runs her private practice Better Hearts Therapy
Alice Kamundi, MFT
Secretary
Daisy Jepchirchir Kosgey, MFT
Treasurer
Daisy Jepchirchir Kosgey is the founder of Holistic Relational Therapy, a mental health consultancy that sees individuals, couples and families in clinical settings
Nazik Jeizan
Student Representative
Nazik Jeizan is a second-year student pursuing a Master in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her research interest is on the influence of parental attachment, the quality of romantic relationships among young adults and the role of mindfulness.
Aashni Shah, MFT
President Elect
Driven by a profound sense of purpose, Aashni made the decision to return to Kenya after obtaining her undergraduate degree to actively contribute to the mental health landscape in her homeland
Dr. Michelle Karume
Advisor
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Karume has dedicated her work to training the next systemic leaders in the field. Through program development, systemic therapy, medical family therapy, and research