Hodan Ahmed

Professional Experience At the start of my career, I began working at The Haven, a refuge supporting women who had fled domestic violence. This role sparked my passion for working with individuals with complex needs and set me on the path to becoming a specialist complex needs counsellor. I delivered one-to-one therapy tailored to each client, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, person-centred, Gestalt, cognitive behavioural (CBT), and solution-focused therapies, adapting my methods to meet the unique needs of each individual. I then progressed to Trident, a housing association, where I served as a Domestic Violence Counsellor and Lead Therapist across three refuges. In this capacity, I supported women from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate the aftermath of abuse and rebuild their lives with resilience and confidence. Following this, I joined Cruse Bereavement Care as a Bereavement Counsellor, providing compassionate support to individuals experiencing grief. This role deepened my understanding of loss and strengthened my ability to guide clients through emotionally complex processes with sensitivity and care. More recently, I joined Gordon Moody as a Gambling Therapist, working with individuals facing gambling addiction alongside co-occurring substance misuse issues. My work involved delivering one-to-one and group therapy, applying evidence-based interventions to address multiple, interconnected challenges. I was subsequently promoted to Senior Therapist, taking on additional responsibilities including supervising therapists, overseeing therapeutic services, managing group sessions, and deputising for the service manager. Throughout my career, I have continually broadened my expertise, working with clients facing a wide spectrum of challenges and employing diverse therapeutic approaches to meet their specific needs. As a trauma-informed therapist, I am committed to providing the highest standard of care, creating a safe, non-judgemental space where individuals can heal, recover, and achieve meaningful personal growth.