A place to talk. Support to move forward.
You do not have to work everything out alone.
Talk through study pressures, personal challenges and your next steps with SGI’s student counsellor. Start with a private appointment request, or join a wellbeing meeting when you are invited.
Appointments are arranged with the counsellor. Check your appointment page for confirmation before joining. This inbox is not monitored continuously.
Private appointments Online meetings English · Swahili · Kalenjin
Dr Joseph K. Ronoh
Student Counsellor
Guidance · Student welfare · Mentorship
How we can support you
- Study and examination pressures
- Adjusting to college and online learning
- Personal concerns and relationships
- Grief, difficult changes and wellbeing
- Student leadership and personal development
- Optional spiritual guidance and appropriate referrals
The first conversation helps determine what support is suitable. Specialist needs can be referred to an appropriately qualified professional.
Your first conversation
- Sign in and choose a broad topic, language and preferred time.
- The counsellor reviews your request and confirms the appointment.
- Open your appointment and join the private online meeting at the agreed time.
You can request audio-only support for low bandwidth, discuss accessibility needs in the private scheduling thread, or cancel if plans change.
Meet your counsellor
Dr Joseph K. Ronoh
Dr J. Ronoh brings extensive experience in student affairs, guidance, teaching and chaplaincy. His work has included teacher and counsellor at Tengecha Secondary School, Dean of Students at Kenya Highlands Evangelical University, Assistant Dean of Students at Kabarak University, and Senior Assistant Dean of Students at the University of Kabianga (2010–2024). He has supported student leadership development, student welfare, bursary access and constructive relationships between learners and university administration. His approach values kindness, equality, inclusion and peace-making. He speaks English, Swahili and Kalenjin. Students may request spiritual guidance if they wish; support welcomes students of all beliefs.
Education
- PhD, Philosophy/Religion — St. Paul’s University (2015–2020)
- Master of Theology — Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (1995–1997)
- Master of Divinity — Africa International University (1985–1988)
- Bachelor of Theology — Kenya Highlands Evangelical University (1980–1984)
Focus: student guidance, welfare and pastoral support. Specialist clinical needs are referred to an appropriately qualified professional.
Need urgent help?
This appointment service is not monitored continuously. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department. Do not wait for an online appointment reply. If possible, ask a trusted person to stay with you while you seek help.
Wellbeing resources
WHO: Doing What Matters in Times of Stress ↗
A practical illustrated self-help guide. It can complement, but does not replace, individual support.
Privacy, consent and what to expect
Appointment details and private scheduling messages are available in this department only to you and the assigned counsellor. Authorised technical personnel may access system data when necessary to operate or protect the service. We do not promise absolute confidentiality: information may need to be shared to address serious safety concerns or legal obligations, using only what is necessary.
Share only a broad support topic here. Do not upload medical records or put detailed personal histories in scheduling messages. Discuss sensitive matters directly with the counsellor. The counsellor will explain confidentiality, suitability for online support, referral options and any safeguarding arrangements before the session.
BBB sessions are configured without recording or automatic transcription. Use headphones and a private space, and do not make your own recordings. Internet services cannot guarantee complete privacy. If the connection fails, return to your appointment page and agree a new time or an alternative with the counsellor.
You may cancel a request or withdraw consent before a session. Ask the counsellor about access, correction or deletion of your information through your private appointment thread. Closed conversations can be deleted by the counsellor; backup copies may remain under SGI's backup policy. Group participants can see each other's displayed names and contributions, so group confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.
Students under 18 should contact Student Support to arrange an appropriate safeguarding and consent process before using online counselling.
For privacy, safeguarding or referral questions, contact Student Support or speak with the counsellor. Do not send detailed medical information through general support channels.