Counsellor profile
Hodan Ahmed , BACP
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
About Hodan
Counsellor Hodan Ahmed is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has five years' practical experience and works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger and self esteem.
Hodan uses a mix of approaches to fit each person. She asks about what brought someone to therapy and which ways of working might help most. Sessions focus on building understanding of feelings and patterns, and on finding small, practical changes to try between meetings.
She has experience supporting people affected by sexual abuse, domestic violence, suicide-related distress and bereavement. Hodan pays attention to past experiences and how they shape current relationships and reactions. That history helps decide whether to work more with emotional patterns, thoughts and behaviours, or with exploring early relationships.
Hodan speaks English and Somali. She practises in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. Her membership of BACP is noted as a professional detail rather than an outcome guarantee.
Sessions start with a short initial conversation to agree goals and practical details. People can expect a straightforward discussion of what they want to focus on and which approach might be best for them.
How Hodan uses therapy methods in online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at the ways early relationships affect current bonds. It helps when trust, closeness or repeated patterns are a concern and can clarify how past attachments shape present feelings. Client-centred therapy centres on listening and the client's own choices. It helps people who want space to talk through their thoughts and decide what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and is often used for anxiety, low mood and practical coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Hodan will discuss goals, try methods that suit those aims, and change tack if something is not helpful. This is presented as a collaborative process where the client's views guide what happens next.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking. The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work or family commitments, joining from another location without travel, and choosing a shorter check-in if that suits the day. These options can make it easier to keep therapy steady alongside everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Somali
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Hodan works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting and related concerns such as anger and self esteem.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses an integrative approach combining attachment-based methods, client-centred listening, CBT and emotionally-focused work. The methods are chosen to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Hodan has five years of experience working with people on a range of issues including bereavement and sexual abuse.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Somali.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted. Practical details are agreed during the initial matching and booking steps.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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