Counsellor profile
Roda Ali, BACP
Roda Ali, BACP counsellor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Attachment based work
- Cognitive behavioural techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Roda
Roda Ali is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 11 years of experience. She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, and parenting strain. Roda also helps with intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns and coping with life changes.
Her practice emphasises practical, down-to-earth work. She listens to what is happening at home and looks for small, manageable steps to reduce overwhelm. Sessions often focus on improving communication, setting boundaries and building steadier emotional responses.
Roda draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how past relationships shape current patterns. She uses client-centred approaches to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear in her work to help people notice how they react and find internal reasons to change. These methods are used alongside conversation about cultural, immigration and family context when relevant.
She has experience with trauma related to domestic violence, refugee and trafficking situations, panic attacks and bereavement. Roda offers both shorter and longer term counselling depending on what a person needs. Her sessions are offered in English and Somali and she accepts international clients.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions. Online sessions can help people notice repeated patterns and practise different responses to reduce conflict and isolation.Client-centred counselling places the person and their concerns at the centre. In remote sessions this means Roda focuses on listening and reflecting, helping someone name what matters and make decisions that fit their life.
Cognitive behavioural therapy involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes. Practically, this can lead to homework between sessions such as short experiments in communication or tracking mood and activities.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide collaboratively which methods fit their goals and circumstances. That choice can change over time as issues shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals commonly adapt exercises for video or phone meetings so the work fits everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Somali
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she help with?
She works with adults on parenting strain, family problems and communication difficulties. Topics include setting boundaries, coping with caregiving stress and managing conflict at home.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from CBT and mindfulness. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on small, usable changes.
How long has she practised?
She has 11 years of experience working as an integrative counsellor with a range of issues including trauma, depression and anxiety.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people who do not speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Somali.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.