Roda Ali, BACP
Roda Ali is a counsellor with 11 years' experience helping people through difficult life moments.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Roda
Roda Ali is a counsellor with 11 years' experience helping people through difficult life moments. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and trauma. She also works with those dealing with grief, addiction and challenges around self-esteem.
Roda uses a straightforward, person-centred style. She listens without judgement and helps people name what feels hard. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on small practical steps to make things more manageable.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing. This lets her work with how past relationships shape current patterns, identify unhelpful thoughts, and build new coping habits. She adapts the mix to each person rather than following one set method.
Roda has practised in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. She has extensive experience with trauma related to domestic violence, refugee experiences and people trafficking, and with mood difficulties such as bipolar and seasonal affective disorder. People can expect conversations that are calm and focused, with attention to practical coping strategies.
Roda offers both short-term and longer-term counselling, helping people regain balance, reconnect with inner strengths and make steady progress toward their goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 147918 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Roda works with
Everything Roda lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Roda lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She sees finding the right approach as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try methods together, adjusting the focus as needed. That way the approach matches the person's needs and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.
Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into work, child care or travel schedules. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good choice when a quicker check-in is needed. Text and chat are useful for brief check-ins, pacing difficult topics or when someone prefers writing. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection helps the work. These options increase flexibility and help people access consistent support from registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Roda support?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, as well as relationship and family problems, grief, addictions and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Roda uses a warm, person-centred style that focuses on listening and practical steps. Sessions aim to help people name problems and try small changes that make daily life easier.
How long has she been practising?
She has 11 years of experience working as an integrative counsellor with a wide range of issues including trauma and mood disorders.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Somali, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Roda offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.
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