- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
About Hodan
Hodan Ahmed is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. She also helps with trauma and abuse, parenting worries, anger, self‑esteem and intimacy-related issues.
Hodan uses a mix of approaches and decides with clients which will suit them best. She listens to current struggles and looks back at strengths and past successes to build more steady ways of coping. Conversations focus on practical steps and emotional understanding rather than jargon.
Her work includes addressing difficult experiences such as bereavement, sexual abuse and domestic violence. She aims to help people talk through painful memories, practise communication skills and rebuild confidence. Sessions may also cover forgiveness, life purpose and self-love when these come up.
Hodan describes her way of working as integrative. That means after an initial discussion she draws on different approaches to fit the concerns at hand. This could involve noticing patterns in relationships, working with feelings that are hard to name, or using straightforward strategies to manage anxiety and low mood.
She offers sessions in English and Somali and accepts international clients. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session to agree goals and next steps.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Hodan commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people name and work with strong feelings and relationship patterns. EFT focuses on emotions and how they shape interactions, which can help with intimacy issues and recurring conflicts. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and current bonds influence reactions and helps people notice and change those patterns.She also uses client-centred methods to keep sessions focused on the person's experience and priorities. That approach emphasises listening, reflection and working at a pace the client prefers. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; she will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client's needs, goals and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats available when you book. Many people find remote counselling helps fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in at lunchtime, or avoiding video when that feels difficult. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists here, adapt techniques for online work so conversations still focus on emotions, patterns and practical strategies.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Somali
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, anger and self-esteem challenges.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She practices an integrative approach, using Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based, client-centred, CBT and psychodynamic ideas as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of practice working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with 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.
Can international clients be seen?
Yes, she accepts international clients; check time differences and booking details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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