- Attachment focus
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Roda
Roda Ali is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions and problems with self-esteem.
She helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or isolated. Roda talks through what is happening now and what has led to these feelings. She supports practical steps to manage difficult emotions and to reduce the impact of anger and anxiety on daily life.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural techniques. That means sessions look at how past relationships shape current patterns, use active listening, and test small changes in thinking and behaviour. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing may also be used to build awareness and motivation.
Roda has professional experience with trauma from refugees, people trafficking and domestic violence, as well as with bereavement and major life transitions. She offers both short-term and longer-term counselling depending on what someone needs to work through.
Sessions can focus on practical tools for calming, communication skills to reduce conflict, rebuilding self-esteem, and planning steps to cope with change. Roda works in English and Somali and accepts international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session.
How Roda uses approaches online
Roda uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current reactions. That work helps when anger or trust issues come from earlier bonds and attachment patterns. She also uses client-centred methods that focus on listening and reflecting back what a person says to build clarity and motivation. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behaviour changes to reduce distress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Roda will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit someone’s goals and preferences. Sessions are shaped around the issues brought to therapy and adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. If you need to check options such as video or phone sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking. Many people find online counselling makes it simpler to use tools and exercises between sessions and to maintain continuity while coping with life demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Somali
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of approaches including attachment-based work, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to address patterns and practical change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working as an integrative therapist with a range of presenting issues.
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?
Sessions are offered in English and Somali.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any location-specific details when you set up sessions.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.