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Roda Ali, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Roda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Roda. View 27 reviews
Great news, Roda is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English and Somali
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Very empathetic, listens and provides invaluable advice.

Reviewed November 2024

From the first session, I felt that Roda appreciated and understood how complicated my life has been. Speaking to her about things that I have never really said out loud helped me a lot! She immediately understood my objectives and provided me with insights and tools to help me feel less overwhelmed. I highly recommend her as she is very careful, caring, and has been a positive influence on me.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Roda

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I am a qualified integrative therapist and a member of or registered with BACP. I have over ten years of experience working as an integrative therapist, where I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of clients with different issues, from PTSD to depression, stress, anxiety, depression anger management, improving self-esteem, and self-confidence when dealing with bereavement or change in life circumstances. Trauma has been refugee/people trafficking, self-development, domestic violence, panic attacks, and transitions.

There are times in our lives when the challenges we experience can seem overwhelming. We may feel stuck, lonely, hopeless, lost or sad. Life can feel very difficult, with no sign of relief or source of support in sight. It is at this point that each of us must find our voice and reach out for therapy. It is those first courageous steps that will enable us to see that nothing is insurmountable and be able to move forward in a positive manner. By addressing the psychological and emotional obstacles that are making life difficult for us, we can begin the process of ‘breaking down’ those barriers until we reach a more fulfilling point in our lives. Counseling can help us by providing a safe, secure, confidential, and impartial space to explore our feelings and behavioural patterns that might be the causes of distress, therefore facilitating healthy and effective ways of making changes in our lives. Remember! No man/woman is an island. We all need someone at some point.

I am here to help you re-establish the balance in your life, enabling you to flourish. By supporting you in restoring and tapping into your inner strength and building up your resilience so that you can face life’s challenges. I will assist you in learning how to make empowering choices and to have control over your feelings, actions, and relationships so that you can achieve positive and hopefully lasting changes. I work in both short- and long-term counselling sessions with people who are seeking help to work through the challenges that are inhibiting their quality of life.

i look forward to working with you

Specialties

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 Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Domestic violence Family problems Immigration issues Isolation / loneliness Multicultural concerns Prejudice and discrimination Self-love Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 147918 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Roda Ali

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Helped Amazing Understanding Great Listens Supportive Understand Helpful Professional

Very empathetic, listens and provides invaluable advice.

Reviewed November 2024

From the first session, I felt that Roda appreciated and understood how complicated my life has been. Speaking to her about things that I have never really said out loud helped me a lot! She immediately understood my objectives and provided me with insights and tools to help me feel less overwhelmed. I highly recommend her as she is very careful, caring, and has been a positive influence on me.

Reviewed September 2024

Roda has listened to me with kindness and patience, and has found ways to guide me effectively through my challenges thanks to various types of exercises. She's given me useful tools that I can use by myself to regulate my anxiety. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2024

Roda its a great therapist. She is very professional and she is very skilled , I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed May 2024

Roda has really helped me to follow all the threads of my life and to begin processing things. She is an active therapist, who listens intently but also pushes you forward and encourages you at the important moments. She has been a real source of support and guidance.

Reviewed March 2024

I like that she wants to explore all possibilities not just going with one.

Reviewed December 2023

Roda was lush and amazing and really supported me through a really difficult time. She is really understanding and supportive helped me a lot through my panic attacks I was having at work and worksheets really helped. Very calm and inspiring energy

Reviewed December 2023

Roda has been instrumental in my journey to improving my mental health. She has provided me with practical advise, boosted my self confidence and imagine. I feel so much better about myself and I’m able to handle problems much better than I did before. As a people pleaser I have now set boundaries in my life, priorities myself and have been able to say no which was very difficult for me to do. I would recommend Roda as she is an amazing listener, non-judgmental and very compassionate.

Reviewed November 2023

Roda is an excellent therapist, I cannot recommend her enough. She is insightful and very good at helping you develop self-awareness, which is extremely helpful when trying to understand your actions and your problems.

Reviewed June 2023

Roda is a fantastic therapist! I've had therapy before, but Roda really listens, knows how to ask the right questions, and utilises excellent techniques to help you understand and reflect on who you are. Roda has helped me to grow as a person!

Reviewed March 2023

Roda is the perfect balance between challenging and supportive - gentle and strong - inquisitive and wise. She is also clearly skilled and knowledgeable which makes you feel safe and relaxed. Her support has been (and continues to be) life changing!

Reviewed February 2023

Hi Roda, thanks so much for making me appreciate me and my life again!

Reviewed February 2023

Roda is encouraging and supportive and has wisdom, understanding and compassion. I highly recommend her for her skills and knowledge.

Reviewed April 2023

Roda is amazing! I’ve used other therapists before but no one quite like her. She helps me put things into perspective and see things differently. Only 4 sessions in and I’ve benefited so much already. Thank you!

Reviewed March 2023

I have had the significant pleasure and benefit of working with Roda over the past several months. I am particularly appreciative of her calm and reasoned manner of both listening to me and offering feedback. Her (usually sound) instincts and insight reflect years of experience and an abiding passion for her job and for serving her clients. Within a relatively short period of time, I have had moments of significant insight and understanding of issues that have affected me for several years. I am appreciative of Roda's patience and empathy - and I would unhesitatingly recommend her to others needing support.

Reviewed February 2023

Roda has been by far the best therapist/ counsellor I have had. She has created a safe space for me to express all emotions, including anger, which has been integral to my growth. Our sessions have provided insight into myself and I have a much better understanding of my childhood and the motivations behind my behaviours, feelings and attitudes. I am also aware of my mentality and feel more empowered to choose the mentality I submit to. And most importantly I have gained a knowing about myself, I have come back to myself a little more after going through life experiences that I feel have stripped me of that. I would absolutely recommend Roda.

Reviewed January 2023

Only been about 3 sessions already and wow, I’m just glad and feeling really blessed to be doing therapy especially with Roda who’s been guiding me with care and love. Which is what I just needed in this time in life

Reviewed November 2022

Roda is very approachable and very easy to talk to about my issues and I always come away from our sessions feeling better about myself. Roda is very professional and understanding.

Reviewed November 2022

My therapist really pays attention to what's been said. I would even forget I'd shared them but she shows focus and professionalism and expertise.

Reviewed August 2022

Only 2 sessions in, the only reason I've not rated highest but so far so good. I leave each session feeling better in myself

Reviewed May 2022

Roda has been the best therapist I have had including in person therapists. She has food insight, instincts and gives great advice.

Reviewed May 2022

Roda has been extremly helpful and supportive

Reviewed April 2022

Roda is an amazing therapist, she will help you understand your deeper emotions, family history and how it affects your decision and life. I highly would recommend Roda!

Reviewed April 2022

Roda has been amazingly helpful over the past few weeks! She's helped me work through my anxiety and now I'm doing more new things and just enjoying life. It's been life changing.

Reviewed March 2022

I have worked with Roda on a couple of sessions now and each time I have left feeling like I have been heard and understood. The confusion that I experience in my everyday life, clears up after I have had my session and I appreciate the time she takes to understand my issues. She is professional, polite and a great listener. She has responded to me with things that I would never have seen myself and that is for me, what makes a great therapist. I highly recommend Roda and look forward to our next session.

Reviewed February 2022

I am very pleased with the outcome of my sessions with Roda it’s only been a short time but I am already feeling the benefits. I would definitely recommend her.

Reviewed February 2022

Roda has been amazing so far, she’s helped me a lot and really listens to what I say. I feel totally safe and respected when talking to her, and she’s given me lots to think about in return and work on myself. I’d really recommend her!

Reviewed January 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Roda Ali offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Roda Ali works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Roda Ali speak?

Roda Ali speaks English and Somali.

How many years of experience does Roda Ali have?

Roda Ali has 11 years of experience.

Where is Roda Ali licensed to practice?

Roda Ali is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Roda Ali accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Roda Ali accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Roda Ali offer?

Roda Ali offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Roda Ali?

Roda Ali can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Roda Ali?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.