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Dr Hauwa Bello
Health Psychologist
“A seasoned Clinical Health Psychologist and Psychotherapist supporting individuals, couples, and families in strengthening emotional regulation, relational health, and psychological well-being through evidence-based practice.”
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About Me
When emotional distress or relationship strain begins to feel heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone.
Dr. Hauwa Bello (Mumtaz) is a Clinical Health Psychologist and Psychotherapist based in Abuja, Nigeria. She works with adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, identity concerns, and relationship distress, including trust and communication challenges.
Her approach is warm, structured, and evidence-based, combining psychological science with emotionally attuned and, where appropriate, faith-sensitive care. Clients often describe her as grounding, insightful, and gently challenging, offering clarity without judgment and support without dependency.
Dr. Bello supports clients in developing emotional regulation, rebuilding trust, strengthening relationships, and moving forward with greater clarity, steadiness, and self-respect.
Approach
My name is Dr. Hauwa Bello, also known as Mumtaz, and I am the Founder and Clinical Director of Mumtaz Mind & Wellness Studio.
I offer integrative, evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families, with a strong emphasis on emotional regulation, relational health, and psychological resilience. My work is structured, reflective, and tailored to each client’s emotional needs, history, and capacity for change.
For individual therapy, I draw primarily from:
1. Cognitive and behavioral approaches
2. Psychodynamic and insight-oriented therapy
3. Trauma-informed care
4. Mindfulness-based and nervous-system–regulating practices
5. Positive psychology and strengths-based frameworks
These approaches are integrated thoughtfully rather than applied rigidly, allowing therapy to remain both clinically grounded and responsive to the individual.
For couples therapy, I am a Level 3–trained Gottman Method therapist, the first and only Level 3–trained Gottman therapist in Nigeria, as listed in the official Gottman Institute directory. My couples work focuses on strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, repairing emotional injuries, and fostering long-term relational stability, informed by attachment theory and emotion-focused principles.
In addition to therapy, I conduct psychological assessments and testing, providing professional reports for clinical, educational, and personal development purposes.
Across all my work, I aim to create a therapeutic space that is safe, focused, and purposeful—supporting clients to gain insight, develop emotional skills, and move forward with greater clarity and psychological steadiness.
Services
I offer a range of evidence-based psychological services for individuals, couples, and families, tailored to each client’s needs, goals, and stage of life.
Individual Therapy
Psychotherapy for adults and adolescents experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties, including:
Anxiety and mood-related concerns
Emotional dysregulation and stress-related difficulties
Trauma and adverse life experiences
Identity, self-worth, and life transition challenges
Psychosomatic and mind–body related symptoms
Coping with chronic stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm
Individual therapy focuses on increasing self-awareness, strengthening emotional regulation, and developing healthier patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating.
Couples Therapy
Evidence-based couples therapy for partners experiencing:
Communication breakdowns and recurring conflict
Emotional distance and disconnection
Trust injuries, including infidelity
Attachment-related difficulties
Pre-marital and marital adjustment concerns
Couples work is informed by Gottman Method principles, attachment theory, and emotion-focused approaches, supporting couples to rebuild safety, improve communication, and strengthen relational stability.
Family Therapy
Therapeutic support for families navigating:
Parent–child relational difficulties
Adolescent emotional or behavioral concerns
Family conflict and adjustment challenges
Transitions such as separation, illness, or major life changes
Family therapy focuses on improving understanding, communication, and emotional responsiveness within the family system.
Psychological Assessment and Testing
I provide psychological assessments and formal reports for clinical, educational, and personal development purposes. Assessments are conducted using standardized tools and professional clinical judgment, with clear feedback and recommendations provided.
Integrative and Faith-Sensitive Care
Where relevant and requested, therapy may be conducted in a faith-sensitive and culturally attuned manner, without compromising clinical integrity. This is offered thoughtfully and never imposed.
Practice Setting
All services are provided through Mumtaz Mind & Wellness Studio, with options for in-person and online sessions, depending on suitability and client needs.
Services Offered:
- •Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
- •Wellness Support
- •Relationship Counseling
- •Health Psychology
- •Training
- •Family Therapy
- •Corporate Workshops
- •Individual Psychotherapy
- •MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)
Works With:
- •All ages
- •Couples
- •Families
- •Groups
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Addiction
- •Autism (ASD)
- •Mood Disorder
- •Family Issues
- •Personal Development
- •Relationship Issues
- •Personality Difficulties
- •ADHD / Attention Difficulties
- •Women's Issues
- •Trauma
Professional Title:
- •Health Psychologist
Qualifications
University of Ilorin
Walden University
Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Positive Psychology Institute
Gottman Institute
Registrations
American Psychological Association (APA); NPA
Psychologist
Evergreen Certifications
Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Professional (C-PD).
