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Dr. Saifur Rahman

Dr. Saifur Rahman

HCPC

United Kingdom

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In their wordsTransformative clarity for everyday challenges

Key details

Credentials
HCPC
Registration
HCPC, United Kingdom / PYL043351
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Practical change
  • Values-focused
  • Calm guidance

About Saifur

Dr. Saifur Rahman helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. He focuses on common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, grief and major life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He uses everyday language to help people make sense of what is happening. Conversations centre on what a person wants to change and small steps that fit into daily life.

With five years of experience and HCPC registration, he draws on a mix of approaches to suit different needs. He combines strategies that look at thoughts and behaviours with ways of clarifying values and personal meaning. Clients can expect calm, direct guidance and exercises to try between meetings.

He works from the United Kingdom and offers work in English. He aims to match tools to each person's goal, whether the focus is coping with stress, improving sleep, handling relationship or parenting strains, or managing attention and mood concerns.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the listed booking process. The initial steps are simple and intended to get to practical change quickly.

How his approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for stress, anxiety and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce symptoms like low mood and sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being listened to and understood, creating space to work through personal issues at a steady pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what a person hopes to change and try methods that match goals and preferences. Together they review what works and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays practical and goal-focused.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or home life and reducing travel time. Online work may make it easier to keep short, regular check-ins or to use exercises between sessions. Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm the available online options before booking to ensure they suit your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counsellor help address?

He supports a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and addiction, plus areas such as sleep, eating and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

The approach is plain and practical with short-term goals and exercises. He aims to keep work straightforward and focused on small steps that fit a person's life.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has five years of professional experience and works with approaches drawn from cognitive and value-based therapies to tailor support to each person.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with HCPC and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin work with him?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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