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Hodan Ahmed , BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Somali
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

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Hodan Ahmed offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes. She introduces herself simply and listens first to understand each person’s situation. Sessions are aimed at helping people feel heard and find practical ways to cope and move forward.

She uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of her. That might mean exploring how early relationships shaped current patterns, working on specific thoughts and behaviours, or focusing on emotions that come up in close relationships.

Background and approach

The goal is to help people build skills and self-understanding that fit their life. Hodan draws on five years of practice and holds BACP membership, which is listed among her credentials. She has worked with people affected by trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and bereavement, and she uses that experience to offer steady, non-judgemental support.

Sessions are delivered in English and Somali and are available to people in the United Kingdom and beyond. Hodan emphasises collaboration - she and the person she sees agree the best way forward together and adapt as needs change. People can expect a warm, empathic space to talk, practical steps to manage day-to-day stresses, and help to rebuild confidence and relationships.

She encourages small changes that add up to steady progress.

How Hodan's approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work examines how early connections shape current relationships and emotional responses; online sessions use gentle exploration to help people notice patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy focuses on empathic listening and acceptance so a person can find their own answers; in remote sessions this looks like careful, reflective conversation and steady support. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with simple, practical exercises that can be set between sessions and reviewed by phone or messaging.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Hodan collaborates with each person during the first meetings to decide which blend of methods fits their needs, goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts the work as progress unfolds so the plan stays relevant.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging offers flexibility for different routines. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation, phone can suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and live chat or messaging works for brief reflections or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, childcare or travel and let people choose the way of talking that feels most comfortable.

What issues does Hodan commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship or intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.

What is Hodan's therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and warm. She blends attachment work, client-centred listening and practical cognitive behavioural techniques to suit each person.

How much experience does she have?

Hodan has five years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns including bereavement, sexual abuse and domestic violence.

What credentials and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Somali.

What session formats are offered?

Hodan works online via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Hodan?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Somali

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Hodan Ahmed , BACP

Background and approach

How Hodan's approaches translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety