Expert Clinical Health Psychologist for Effective Therapy in Abuja, Nigeria

My Services

Individual therapy

Individual therapy for different mental health issues, such as personality disorders, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, addiction disorders, etc.

Pre-marital Counselling

Before saying yes, I will marry you, prepping for life after marriage, etc.

Couples therapy

Couples therapy for conflict, separation and divorce, the aftermath of an affair, sexual issues, open/polygamous marriages, bringing baby home, midlife transition problems etc.

Family therapy

Blended family issues, Child/parent conflict, family imbalance, death of a child, communication, family business conflict, loss of family cohesion, parents of special needs children, etc.

Psychological Assessment

In psychological assessment, standardized methods help systematically evaluate individual traits, abilities, and characteristics, providing valuable insights into cognitive, emotional, and behavioural aspects and aiding informed decision-making across various fields.

I believe that no single framework fits every individual. My practice blends evidence-based clinical models to address the unique complexities of your mind and your relationships.

My Integrative Approach to Healing

For individual therapy: Internal Healing

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness Therapy

• Positive Psychology

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),

• Art & Colour Therapy

• Play Therapy

• Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

For trauma work: Specialized Tools

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Somatic Experiencing Work

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

• Prolonged Exposure (PE)

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

For couples therapy: Relational Excellence

• Gottman Method (Level 3 Trained)

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Sex Therapy

• Sakinah Method

Specialized Models: Specialized Tools

• The Sakinah Model

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

• Emotionally Focussed Family Therapy (EFFT)

This integrative approach moves beyond immediate symptoms to reach the root of the issue. I focus on using the specific tools that serve you best so that you can find lasting personal clarity or marital restoration.

My kind of therapy

I provide a highly individualised approach to healing that blends evidence-based clinical therapy with results-oriented coaching. My work is focused on helping you navigate life’s most difficult challenges, including mood disorders, trauma, and the various mental health hurdles that can feel overwhelming. By tailoring these tools to your specific situation, we move past surface symptoms to create deep, internal change.

I am particularly passionate about helping couples thrive and seeing families move from a place of distress to one where they can truly flourish. In my work with relationships, I rely on the Gottman Method. Because this approach is grounded in decades of research, it remains the most trusted and effective way to repair trust and build long-lasting, resilient love.

O1

Individual therapy

Individual psychotherapy helps you to learn about yourself. We work through behavioral, communicational, thought and relational patterns.

₦ 65,000 per hour

O2

Couples counselling

Relationship therapy helps people to communicate their feelings and needs to each other without fear of being criticized or attacked.

from ₦ 85,000 per hour

You are always at the centre.

Think of me as your personal shrink who will deeply empathize with you, understand you, validate you, feel your pain, encourage you, motivate you, strengthen you, help you heal and help you transform into your best version so that you not only live life, but you thrive and flourish in life.

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.

Happy clients

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