- 26 years experience
- Speaks English Arabic Somali
- BACP registered
About Fadumo
Fadumo Mohamed is a counsellor who helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She has worked in the field for over 26 years and speaks English, Arabic and Somali.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and offers steady support through difficult times.
Fadumo draws on several therapeutic approaches in her work. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose meaningful actions. She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how close relationships shape feelings and reactions. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is part of her approach when trauma memories need careful attention.
Her experience includes supporting people affected by war, torture, sexual or physical abuse and those coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She also works with concerns linked to adoption and foster care, immigration issues, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS and other complex life stresses.
People who meet her can expect practical, calm conversations focused on the problems they bring. She will work alongside clients to set small goals and review progress. The emphasis is on finding approaches that fit each person's life and values.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and long-term stress. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to work through distressing trauma memories in a paced way. It aims to reduce the emotional intensity of those memories and make them easier to manage.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals, needs and preferences. Together they will decide whether ACT, EMDR or another approach is the best fit and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and help people join from different locations, including internationally. Before booking, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers so you know how sessions will be arranged. Online work can include shorter check-ins, longer therapy sessions, and flexible scheduling to suit work or family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic, Somali
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Fadumo support?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Her work also includes areas such as adoption and foster care, immigration issues and coping after natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and respectful. She treats the client as the expert of their story and focuses on building strengths and small, achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working in the UK with people affected by trauma, loss and relationship challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Arabic and Somali.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees and scheduling details are provided through the platform when booking.
What do I need to do to start working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.