Roda Ali, BACP
Narrative-focused counsellor for stress and trauma
Details
| Name | Roda Ali |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Somali |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Roda
Roda Ali is a counsellor with 11 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting strains and career concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Somali.
She uses narrative therapy to help people tell the story of what happened to them and to separate the person from the problem. That work is often paired with attachment-based ideas that look at how early connections shape current relationships.
Background and approach
Her approach is client-centred, so conversations follow what matters most to the person in the room. Practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy may be used to spot patterns of thinking and to try different behaviours between sessions. Mindfulness strategies are offered when helpful to anchor attention and reduce overwhelm.
The mix of approaches is adapted to each person rather than fixed in advance. Roda has worked with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, refugee and trafficking experiences, panic and severe life transitions. She also supports those coping with low self-esteem, compassion fatigue and issues tied to migration or discrimination.
Her experience includes short-term and longer-term work depending on individual needs. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. That registration is listed as her professional credential.
Roda offers remote sessions by video, phone, live chat or messaging, and she accepts international clients who can work in English or Somali. If someone is feeling stuck, overwhelmed or drained by life changes, Roda aims to help them find their voice and build practical steps forward.
She focuses on restoring balance and strengthening resilience so people can make choices that feel right for them.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Roda works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Roda among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Roda among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Roda among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Roda among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Roda among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Roda among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Roda among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Roda directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Roda directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Roda uses therapeutic approaches online
Narrative therapy helps people tell their story and separate themselves from the problems they face; it can be useful for trauma, identity concerns and relationship issues. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and change how they relate to others. Client-centred work creates a listening space where the counsellor follows the person's priorities and pace.Finding the right approach is a joint process. Roda will talk with each person about their needs and goals and tailor a blend of methods that fits. That collaborative decision is revisited as the work unfolds so the plan can change if something else would help more.
Online sessions make those approaches easier to access. Video calls let the counsellor and client read facial expression and tone, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, live chat suits quick check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options provide flexibility for different schedules and practical situations.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Roda support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, plus relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, career concerns and related challenges.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is narrative-led and client-centred, with an emphasis on listening to each person's story and following what matters most to them.
What experience does she bring?
Roda has 11 years of practice and has supported people through trauma, domestic violence, refugee and trafficking experiences, panic and major life transitions.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Somali to accommodate different language needs.
What session formats are offered online?
Roda provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to allow different ways of connecting.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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