MHMarian Hauta WilliamsClinical Psychology Practice

Clinical psychology · Netherlands, Romania and international online support

When what you are carrying becomes too much to hold alone.

Clinical psychological assessment, intervention and counselling in English, Romanian or German for adults, young people and families facing anxiety, OCD, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties or major life changes.

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English · Română · DeutschReply within 1–2 working daysOnline-only sessions

You may recognise yourself here

You do not need a diagnosis or a precise name for what is happening before you reach out.

Anxiety and panic

Your mind will not switch off, your body stays on alert, or fear and panic begin to narrow where you go and what you do.

OCD, obsessions and compulsions

Unwanted thoughts, images or urges feel frightening or unlike you, while checking, repeating, avoiding or seeking reassurance brings only temporary relief.

Trauma and difficult experiences

What happened does not feel fully in the past: memories, intense reactions, numbness, shame or hypervigilance make safety and trust difficult.

Low mood and exhaustion

Starting the day feels hard, things have lost their meaning, or you appear to function while carrying growing exhaustion inside.

Alcohol, drugs or behaviours that feel hard to control

You have tried to cut down, use something to cope, or see effects on sleep, relationships, work or health. We can clarify what is happening without labels or judgment and identify the right level of support.

Relationships and family

The same conflicts return, needs and boundaries are hard to express, or separation, loneliness and cycles of closeness and withdrawal are becoming painful.

Emotional and personality patterns

Emotions become overwhelming, rejection or abandonment feels threatening, your sense of self shifts, or the same difficulties recur in relationships. Patterns can be explored without self-diagnosis or reducing you to a label.

Change, migration and adjustment

Relocation, living abroad, professional change, illness, loss, disability or a new stage of life.

Children, adolescents and parents

Clarifying emotional, behavioural or adjustment difficulties and guiding families, depending on age and assessed needs.

Services are tailored to individual needs and provided within professional clinical psychology competencies. Addiction, complex trauma or psychiatric risk may require collaboration with a psychiatrist or specialist service.

Psychology explained

Why it can take so long to ask for help

You can keep functioning for months or years while carrying something difficult that you have never named.

You work, reply to messages, buy groceries and, somewhere in the background, something has changed. It is not necessarily because you have failed to notice. For many people, naming an experience as a mental health problem can feel harder than continuing to carry it.

Research describes this threshold. A 2017 study of 207 people with untreated mental health difficulties examined how personal stigma may reduce the likelihood of recognising oneself as having a psychological problem. It is not always an absence of distress that keeps people from help, but the absence of the moment when they can say: what I am experiencing is real and deserves attention.

A later prospective study followed 188 untreated people, predominantly experiencing depressive symptoms, for six months. Self-identification was associated with a perceived need for help, which in turn was linked to the intention to contact a general practitioner or mental health professional.

Stigma can work against this first step in two directions. It may diminish self-esteem and create fear of social costs involving relationships, opportunities or belonging. In these circumstances, silence can temporarily feel easier.

You do not need to bring a diagnosis to a first conversation. Bringing what you feel is enough.

Scientific references

Corrigan, P. W. (2004). How stigma interferes with mental health care. American Psychologist, 59(7), 614–625. DOI ↗
Schomerus, G., Stolzenburg, S., Freitag, S., et al. (2019). Stigma as a barrier to recognizing personal mental illness and seeking help. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 269, 469–479. DOI ↗
Stolzenburg, S., Freitag, S., Evans-Lacko, S., et al. (2017). The stigma of mental illness as a barrier to self-labeling as having a mental illness. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 205(12), 903–909. DOI ↗

Services

We begin by understanding, not labelling.

Clinical psychological assessment

Clinical interview, exploration of emotional, cognitive and behavioural functioning, suitable assessment tools and clear recommendations.

Clinical psychological intervention

Structured support, psychoeducation, emotional-regulation strategies and work on psychological factors relevant to health.

Primary psychological counselling

Clarifying the difficulty, self-understanding, adjustment, decision-making and activating personal resources within clinical psychology competencies.

Distinct experience

Support adapted to the person — not the person adapted to a method.

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Intellectual disability

Experience in adapted communication, autonomy, emotional regulation and collaboration with families, caregivers and interdisciplinary teams.

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Psychology of ageing

Master of Science in Gerontology, recognised by the Romanian College of Psychologists for the clinical field. Support around ageing, illness, grief and care.

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International and expat perspective

Multilingual online sessions for people in the Netherlands, Germany, Romania and other international settings, including expats, migrants and multicultural families. Availability is confirmed according to your location.

Professional portrait of Marian Hauta Williams

About me

Professional experience, genuine attention and an international perspective.

I am Marian Emil Hauta Williams. In my work I meet people with very different histories, needs and ways of moving through life. My first aim is to create a space where each person feels heard, respected and understood.

I have direct experience working with adults and older people, people with intellectual disabilities, and those navigating anxiety, loss, major life changes or difficulties adjusting. I have worked alongside families, caregivers and interdisciplinary teams, including in international settings. I am licensed to practise clinical psychology. My academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology, a specialisation in Clinical Psychogerontology and a Master of Science in Gerontology from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. I use this foundation to support practical, clear and individually adapted work.

CPR credential · Clinical psychologypractitioner level · practice under supervision

CPR registration32751

Independent practiceregistration 1IS18748

Master of Science in GerontologyFAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

Clinical Psychogerontologyspecialisation

Bachelor of Science in Clinical PsychologyWest University of Timișoara

Continuing professional development

I continue to study integrative and cognitive-behavioural approaches. This ongoing education informs my clinical perspective but is not presented on this website as a separate professional qualification or service.

How we begin

Three clear steps. No compulsory package.

A short message

Tell me your preferred language and, in a few words, what brings you here. Please do not send medical documents or sensitive data.

The first session

We clarify your context, goals and whether the psychological assessment or support I offer is appropriate for you.

A transparent recommendation

We decide the next step session by session. If another form of care would serve you better, I will recommend it.

Fees

Clear from the start.

Sessions are paid individually, with no compulsory packages. Assessments requiring instruments, a written report or several meetings are agreed separately in advance.

individual session · 50 minutes€65

Psychological support that travels with you

Online sessions offer a private and practical way to speak in the language in which you can express yourself most naturally. There is no journey to arrange, and continuity is easier when you relocate, travel or divide your life between countries. You can join from a familiar, confidential space. After your request, I send the available times and confirm eligibility according to your physical location and the applicable professional requirements.

First step

Your first message does not need to be perfect.

Your preferred language, availability and a few words about why you are seeking support are enough.

Please do not include diagnoses, personal identification numbers, medical documents or other sensitive information in your first message.

psihologie@marianhauta.ro↗+31 638 201 239↗

Online availability
Flexible · available time slots are sent after your appointment request

Online sessions
Your country is confirmed before booking

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to common questions before a first conversation. If your question is not here, contact me directly.

01Do I need to know what my problem is?

No. A vague sense that something is not right and a clear list of symptoms are both valid starting points. The first conversation helps clarify what is happening and what next step may fit.

02What is the difference between assessment, intervention and counselling?

Clinical assessment may involve interview, suitable instruments and recommendations. Clinical intervention is structured support for an identified difficulty. Counselling supports clarification, self-understanding, decisions and adjustment. We can decide together what fits.

03What does psychological or psychometric assessment involve?

It may include a clinical interview, standardised instruments, scoring and interpretation, several meetings and a written report. Purpose, estimated duration, fees, confidentiality and access to results are agreed before starting.

04How quickly will I receive a reply?

I usually reply within one to two working days. If you have not heard back, you are welcome to follow up by WhatsApp or phone.

05Can I attend online from another country?

Availability depends on the country where you are physically located during the session and the applicable professional rules. Please mention your country so eligibility can be confirmed first.

06Which languages are available?

Romanian, English and German. Choose the language in which you can express yourself most comfortably.

07What is the fee? Are packages compulsory?

An individual 50-minute session costs €65 in English or German. Sessions are paid individually. Assessments involving instruments, reports or several meetings are agreed separately in advance.

08What does practice under supervision mean?

It is a formal professional level within the Romanian College of Psychologists. Professional supervision supports quality, clinical reflection and continuing competence while confidentiality is respected.

09Do you provide psychotherapy?

Not as a distinct professional service. I provide assessment, intervention and counselling within clinical psychology competencies. Continuing study of integrative and cognitive-behavioural approaches informs my perspective but is not presented as a psychotherapy qualification or service.

10What if I need a different kind of help?

I will tell you directly and recommend a more suitable professional or specialist service when needed, including psychiatric or addiction services.

11Is our conversation confidential?

Information is handled confidentially within legal and professional limits. Relevant exceptions, including imminent risk, are explained through informed consent before services begin.

12Can I enquire for a child or adolescent?

Yes. Suitability is confirmed individually according to age, needs, required competence and the consent of a parent or legal representative. The first conversation may be with the responsible adult.

13What if this is an emergency?

If there is immediate danger, suicidal risk or a medical emergency, call 112 or attend the nearest emergency department. Scheduled sessions are not an emergency service.

CPR 32751

Services are provided by HAUTA MARIAN-EMIL - Individual Psychology Practice, clinical psychology, practitioner under supervision. Website information does not constitute diagnosis, medical treatment or emergency care.

When what you are carrying becomes too much to hold alone.

Request a first conversation

You may recognise yourself here

Anxiety and panic

OCD, obsessions and compulsions

Trauma and difficult experiences

Low mood and exhaustion

Alcohol, drugs or behaviours that feel hard to control

Relationships and family

Emotional and personality patterns

Change, migration and adjustment

Children, adolescents and parents

Request a first conversation

Why it can take so long to ask for help

Request a first conversation

We begin by understanding, not labelling.

Clinical psychological assessment

Clinical psychological intervention

Primary psychological counselling

Support adapted to the person — not the person adapted to a method.

Intellectual disability

Psychology of ageing

International and expat perspective

Professional experience, genuine attention and an international perspective.

Three clear steps. No compulsory package.

A short message

The first session

A transparent recommendation

Clear from the start.

Request a first conversation

Psychological support that travels with you

Your first message does not need to be perfect.

Frequently asked questions

Request a first conversation