Hodan Ahmed
BACP integrative counsellor for stress, trauma, and relationships
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About
Hodan Ahmed is an integrative counsellor and BACP member based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and other life transitions. She communicates in English and Somali and is open to working with international clients.
Hodan adapts her approach after an initial conversation to select methods that align with each person’s needs. She draws on Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally-Focused, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused approaches to guide sessions. Her practice emphasizes reflection on accomplishments and past successes alongside exploration of current struggles.
Clients will find a clinician who reports a caring, empathic stance and experience addressing trauma, sexual abuse, suicide-related concerns, domestic violence, and bereavement. Hodan frames her work around collaboration and practical steps toward coping and self-understanding, inviting those who are ready to take the step of seeking help to begin a therapeutic path.
Hodan adapts her approach after an initial conversation to select methods that align with each person’s needs. She draws on Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally-Focused, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused approaches to guide sessions. Her practice emphasizes reflection on accomplishments and past successes alongside exploration of current struggles.
Clients will find a clinician who reports a caring, empathic stance and experience addressing trauma, sexual abuse, suicide-related concerns, domestic violence, and bereavement. Hodan frames her work around collaboration and practical steps toward coping and self-understanding, inviting those who are ready to take the step of seeking help to begin a therapeutic path.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Somali
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: BACP
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP
Remote counselling options and approach
Hodan offers online sessions that combine person-centered listening with structured techniques. Client-Centered Therapy provides a space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, listens closely, and supports exploration at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy adds practical tools to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to try new behavioral experiments between sessions.
For relationship or attachment concerns, elements of Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused work can be used to explore emotional bonds and interaction patterns. Psychodynamic perspectives may be introduced to examine recurring life themes, while Solution-Focused techniques help set short-term, achievable goals. Hodan aims to tailor the mix of approaches to each person after an initial conversation.
Remote sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options allows clients to choose the format that best fits their circumstances while collaborating on which therapeutic methods to prioritize.
What experience does Hodan Ahmed have?
Hodan has five years of clinical experience working as an integrative counsellor.
What credentials or registration does she hold?
Hodan is a member of the BACP and the profile lists BACP as her credential and license detail.
Which languages does Hodan speak?
She conducts work in English and Somali.
Where is Hodan based?
Hodan is located in the United Kingdom.
How can people work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with Hodan?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Hodan?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.