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- Attachment work
- CBT informed
- Mindfulness practice
About Roda
Counsellor (BACP), 11 years' experience. Roda Ali helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief and parenting strain. She works with individuals on intimacy-related issues, anger, career changes, bipolar management and coping with life transitions.
Roda uses an integrative approach and draws on attachment-based methods, client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. She supports people who are dealing with domestic violence, immigration difficulties, multicultural concerns and prejudice-related distress.
Her way of working is collaborative and straightforward. Conversations look at current patterns, past relationships and everyday reactions. Together the client and counsellor identify small changes to try between sessions and track what helps.
Roda has experience with trauma related to refugees, people trafficking and domestic abuse. She also has experience with panic attacks, bereavement and long-term life transitions. These themes often shape how she plans sessions and sets goals with the person in front of her.
Sessions may be short- or long-term depending on the issue. People who choose to work with her can expect a focus on building resilience, clearer decision-making and stronger emotional regulation. Roda offers appointments in English and Somali and accepts international clients.
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Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions
Roda draws on attachment-based work, client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural ideas. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps with trust, intimacy and codependency issues. Client-centred practice emphasises listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions and build self-respect. Cognitive behavioural approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then try methods that fit the person. That collaborative process helps decide which approaches to keep or adapt as sessions progress.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit counselling around work, childcare and travel constraints, make it easier to attend regular appointments and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the counsellor at the first meeting about what will work best for timings, length and how to manage quieter or lower-bandwidth conditions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Somali
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma issues, plus depression, addictions, grief and parenting strain among other areas.
What is her typical therapeutic style?
Her practice is integrative, combining attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches in a collaborative way.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working as an integrative counsellor with a range of presenting issues.
What credentials and location apply here?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Somali.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.