- Warm listening
- Practical tools
- Strengths focus
About Hodan
Hodan Ahmed offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. She meets individuals who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship or intimacy worries, and parenting strain. Sessions are presented with warmth and empathy so clients can speak honestly and be heard.
After an initial conversation, Hodan works with each person to choose ways of working that suit them. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the person’s own goals and experience. She also uses ideas from attachment work and cognitive behavioural thinking when they fit the situation.
Hodan has five years of practice and holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her past caseload has included trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, suicidal thoughts and bereavement, and she brings that experience into careful, steady support.
In a typical session Hodan listens, reflects, and helps people notice small steps they can take. She encourages people to recognise strengths and to practise new ways of relating or coping. Practical tools and short exercises are offered when useful, along with room to look at deeper feelings.
She speaks English and Somali and works with international clients. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule.
How different approaches can work online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions and focuses on listening, acceptance and the client’s own goals; it can help people feel understood and decide what changes matter to them. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can be useful for people with relationship difficulties or trust issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) concentrates on how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and offers practical techniques to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviour.Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that suit the client’s needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working. That choice can change as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge.
If you prefer online sessions, check the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around family, work or study. It can also let people use shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose sessions where being on camera is optional. Registered or accredited professionals on the platform can help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Somali
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Hodan commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger and self-esteem problems.
What is Hodan's style in therapy?
Her style is empathic and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on listening and helping clients set goals they care about.
How much experience does she have?
Hodan has five years of practice working with a range of issues including bereavement and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Somali.
Are international clients able to work with this counsellor?
Yes, the profile indicates that international clients are accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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