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Dr Hauwa Bello, widely known as Mumtaz, is a distinguished Psychotherapist, Life Coach, and Clinical Health Psychologist with a robust background in human psychology and anatomy, holding a BSc from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria and a Masters in Health Psychology from Walden University, Minnesota, USA. Currently pursuing a PhD at Walden University, her research focuses on mental health stigma, adverse childhood experiences, and shame in the African community. She also holds a professional Doctorate in psychology.

As a versatile mental health expert, Hauwa is a certified level 3 Gottman couples therapist, Neuro-Linguistic Master Practitioner (NLP), Positive Psychologist, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Expert, Results Coach, Life Coach, Emotional Intelligence Coach, Play Therapist, Art Therapist, Mindfulness practitioner, Aromatherapist, Color Therapist, and a Trainer par Excellence. She's actively participated in numerous training, seminars, and workshops on Education, Mental Health, and Entrepreneurship.

Hauwa is a faculty member of the Sam Obafemi Behavioral Change Academy (SOBCA), the founder of Queen Mumtaz Mental Health Foundation, and she serves as the CEO of Mumtaz's Mind and Wellness Studio and Mumtaz International School.

Specialising in psychotherapy, she employs a personalised blend of psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioural, and cognitive therapies to address mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, phobias, addictions, and other mental health challenges.

With expertise and certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman Method, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hauwa particularly enjoys helping couples thrive and families recover. Her approach, rooted in the Gottman method, is renowned for healing relationship troubles and fostering enduring, loving connections.

As a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Nigeria Psychological Association (NPA), Hauwa Bello is not only a dedicated practitioner but also a Speaker, Writer, and advocate for women's rights. Happily married and blessed with children, she derives joy and fulfilment from empowering others and herself, embodying a passionate commitment to guiding individuals and families towards their desired destinations.

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S. Mohammad

Shrink Hauwa is truly exceptional in the field of psychotherapy. Her expertise and dedication are second to none. Through her remarkable skills, she has not only established herself as a top-tier professional but has also transformed the lives of countless individuals, including mine.

During my therapeutic journey with Hauwa, I was repeatedly reminded not to burden myself with blame for life's challenges. Instead, she encouraged me to embrace these experiences as valuable lessons, empowering me to incorporate newfound skills into my daily life. Thanks to her guidance, I now live a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.

My initial struggles with depression, generalized anxiety, and the revelation of an underlying personality disorder made me apprehensive, but Hauwa's approach was nothing short of enlightening. She tailored a customized treatment plan, which consisted of 12 sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that not only addressed my immediate issues but also provided me with a profound understanding of myself.

I am forever grateful for the transformation Hauwa has brought into my life. Her expertise, compassion, and the life-changing skills she imparted have made my journey towards better mental health not only possible but also immensely rewarding. She is, without a doubt, a beacon of hope and healing in the world of psychotherapy.

Anthony M.

Coming from a competitive sports background, the injury that ended up making me give up my career was a hard blow. With therapy, I was able to start building my identity around other things than just sport.

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