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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:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Health Psychology
A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.
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Training
Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
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MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
Learn more about MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)
Works With:
- •All ages
- •Couples
- •Families
- •Groups
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
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ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma
Professional Title:
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Health Psychologist
A psychologist who studies and addresses how psychological and behavioural factors influence physical health and illness.
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).
