Hanat Balimuttajjo, NCPS

Hanat Balimuttajjo is a USA-trained, trauma-informed counselor and Positive Intelligence Coach practicing in the United Kingdom. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional counseling qualification, and brings international experience from roles in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the USA.

Hanat works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including alcohol and chemical dependency, stress and anxiety, relationship and self-development challenges, motivation and adaptation during life transitions, and the work of building healthier relationships with others and with oneself. Her practice also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, with additional focus on body image, control issues, substance addictions, guilt and shame, and issues common to young adults.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and cultural humility, tailoring conversations and interventions to meet individual needs. Hanat emphasizes a collaborative process to turn presenting difficulties into practical plans for change, supporting clients as they take the often-challenging first steps toward wellbeing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Hanat draws on several practical approaches to support clients online. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience and priorities, offering a respectful, empathetic space to explore relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, addiction-related behaviors, and anger management. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices to help manage stress, reduce reactivity, and increase emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Hanat works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists often combine elements from different modalities to create a tailored plan that feels workable and relevant.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access care from different locations and at times that suit busy schedules. These options increase flexibility for people balancing work, family, or travel, and support continuity of care during life changes while allowing Hanat to adapt format and pace to each client’s circumstances.