Chikere Thomas, MSc Counseling Psychology, Certified Health Coach

Biography
Chikere Thomas is a Registered Counseling Psychologist. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Chikere received her education and training from The University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus. She also obtained education and training from The UWI Open Campus, The UWI St. Augustine Campus and University of the Southern Caribbean.
Chikere took great pride in joining Ross University School of Medicine and remains enthusiastic about her roles and responsibilities. Prior to joining Ross University School of Medicine, Mrs. Thomas held positions as a School Counseling Psychologist, a Counseling Psychologist, a Researcher, a School Social Worker and a Guidance Counselor.
Chikere strives to establish and maintain a collaborative and authentic therapeutic alliance with all clients. Authenticity is a key component of her work, as such Chikere utilizes both skills, and when needed judicial self-disclosure to help her clients achieve therapeutic goals. She is passionate about helping individuals improve their well-being, heal and thrive. Her therapeutic approach to counseling is eclectic. Chikere utilizes varied traditional and non- traditional modalities and techniques throughout her practice, including Compassion Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and Lifespan Integration Therapy. Through her training and work experiences, she has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and marginalized communities.
- Post Graduate Degree: MSc Counseling Psychology (Dist), The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Barbados WI, 2017
- Undergraduate Degree: BSc Social Work, University of the Southern Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago WI, 2012
- Other Degrees/Training:
- PhD Candidate, The University of the West Indies Open Campus, Sept 2021- present
- Certified Grief Informed Professional (March 19th, 2024- March 07th, 2025), PESI, 2024
- Advance Training in Mind-Body Medicine, Center for Mind-Body Medicine, 2022
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (March 07th, 2022-March 15th 2023), PESI, 2022
- Certified Health Coach, Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, 2020.
- Certification in Trauma and Lifespan Integration Module 1, Double Hélice & GCMPIH, Martinique WI, 2020
- Certificate Risk Prevention and Trauma Resilience, GCMPIH Martinique WI, 2019
- Certificate in Business Management, The University of the West Indies, School of Continuing Student, Trinidad and Tobago WI, 2007
- “When the Winds Blow Away, Where Does the Mind Go?” Words In The Bucket, Medium, (August, 27, 2018). When the winds blow away, where does the mind go? | by WordsInTheBucket | Words In The Bucket | Medium
- A.C.C.T.T. Action Collaborative Caraïbe Thérapie Trauma
- The Barbados Society of Psychology