Muslim Psychologists and Counsellors Association (MPCA) to Host Groundbreaking Annual Conference in Nairobi

Tariq Affan

Published: 06 August 2025

Muslim Psychologists and Counsellors Association (MPCA) to Host Groundbreaking Annual Conference in Nairobi

By Urban Shihemi, August 6, 2025 The Muslim Psychologists and Counsellors Association (MPCA) is set to host its first-ever annual conference, a historic and pioneering event in Africa on 9th and 10th August 2025 at the Nairobi Muslim Academy in South C. Themed “The Power of Combining Psychology, Spirituality and Community Support for Healing and Growth,” the conference marks a significant milestone in bridging mental health with faith-based and community-centered approaches. Open to the public, the two-day gathering promises intensive learning, training, and cross-disciplinary dialogue, offering over 30 expert-led sessions. Attendees have been promised an enriching programme featuring plenary discussions, real-life case studies, and hands-on workshops led by professionals from diverse fields. The event will feature a rich diversity of voices, with participation from scholars, imams, psychiatrists, counselors, and community organizers. The conference aims to foster a deeper understanding of mental health through the lens of Islamic spirituality, cultural context, and professional psychological practices.

Riziki Ahmed a Clinical Psychologist and Director Hidaya Timeless described the event as "a transformative platform for knowledge exchange and community empowerment," adding that the conference seeks to "normalize mental health conversations within Muslim spaces while promoting practical, faith-sensitive interventions." Registration is open to psychologists, students, teachers, religious leaders, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in mental wellness and community development. As the first conference of its kind in Africa, MPCA’s inaugural annual conference is expected to spark a growing movement of collaboration between psychology, spirituality, and community action for individuals, families, and society at large.

The conference will provide opportunities with themes that will explore contemporary challenges affecting individuals and communities, including: Anxiety and trauma recovery, Family and marital conflict, Youth addiction and behavioral change, AI and cyberspace mental health impact , Spiritual healing and resilience building. The conference is a turning point in the evolution of Muslim mental health care responding directly to the pressing need for integration, compassion, and coherence in how we address human suffering and healing. The Muslim Psychologists and Counsellors Association (MPCA) is a national professional body of Muslim mental health practitioners, psychologists, counsellors, therapists, and wellness advocates working to promote mental health services that are both clinically effective and spiritually grounded. Founded in 2018 and officially registered in 2021, MPCA exists to close the widening gap between mental health needs and the availability of culturally and religiously responsive services. To attend members of the public have urged to register by choosing one of the following options: 1️⃣ Use the registration link below : https://forms.gle/DBTtQdjxBBn3uyee6 2️⃣ Make payment through : PAYBILL 985050 Account 0800096201 and send the payment message to 0722506869 or the numbers on the flier Payment categories are: MPCA member kshs 1000/ , Non-members kshs 2000/

Muslim Psychologists and Counsellors Association (MPCA) to Host Groundbreaking Annual Conference in Nairobi

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