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Dr. Saifur Rahman

Dr. Saifur Rahman

HCPC

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for change

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  • Simple practical steps
  • Values‑based focus
  • Collaborative planning

About Saifur

Dr. Saifur Rahman helps people dealing with stress, anger, anxiety and many related concerns. He is presented as a HCPC registered practitioner based in the United Kingdom and focuses on practical, straightforward ways to move forward. The opening aim is to reduce overwhelm and find clearer steps for change.

He prefers simple approaches rather than complicated programmes. Sessions concentrate on small, achievable changes and on what matters most to the person in front of him. That can include coping with depression, addictions, grief, relationship strain, sleep or eating difficulties, and issues around self‑esteem and identity.

Dr Rahman draws on several therapies to shape sessions around each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build more workable habits. Client‑centred methods help people feel heard and understood as they decide what they want to change.

He also uses solution‑focused and existential ideas when helpful, aiming to set clear goals and to examine life meaning and priorities. Over five years of practice inform a practical style that balances problem solving with compassionate listening.

People who work with him can expect collaborative planning, short-term strategies and longer conversations about values and purpose. If you want straightforward support for anger, relationship stress, life changes or related concerns, the work begins by finding the next small step that feels possible.

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

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that matter, which can help with anger, anxiety and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns; it is useful for stress, depression, sleep and many day‑to‑day problems. Client‑centred therapy prioritises being listened to and understood, giving people space to set the agenda and work at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses, so sessions can shift between techniques or combine them to match what the person needs.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular short check‑ins alongside other commitments. Because the biography does not specify which session formats are used, please confirm the available options before booking so you can pick what fits your routine.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
HCPC
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
HCPC · No. PYL043351

As listed by the therapist. You can check a registration with the body that issued it.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

Common concerns include stress, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, grief, and issues around self‑esteem and identity.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a straightforward, practical style that mixes listening with clear steps. Sessions aim to be simple and focused on achievable changes.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has five years of clinical experience and draws on practice informed by working in varied settings to shape a pragmatic approach.

How is he credentialed and where is he based?

He is listed with HCPC and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from other countries.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the 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 model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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