About Saifur
Dr. Saifur Rahman helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. He also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting strain, self‑esteem and work-related pressures.
He works with issues such as body image, codependency, intimacy and communication problems, and difficulties that come with major life changes. He keeps things simple and practical in sessions. Conversation is straightforward and focused on small, achievable steps.
He blends listening with evidence-based methods to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
How Saifur works
Dr Rahman holds HCPC registration, and he has five years of practice experience. He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred work to match each person’s needs. Sessions aim to build clarity, coping skills and a clearer sense of direction.
People can expect collaborative sessions where goals are agreed and practical strategies are tested between meetings. Work may include exploring values, changing unhelpful thinking, improving communication, and managing urges or cravings when addiction is involved. Homework is straightforward and linked to real life.
He offers help in English and accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom. Appointments are available online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging so people can choose what fits their routine.
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What Saifur works with
The areas below are the ones Saifur selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | HCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How these approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take action in line with those values. It uses simple exercises to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, which can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of thinking and behaving. It often includes short tasks to practise between sessions and can be useful for stress, mood problems, sleep and some eating concerns.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being heard and understood. The counsellor offers warm, non-judgemental listening so clients can explore choices and build their own solutions.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they decide which approaches to use. That collaborative process can be adjusted over time as goals change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practising communication skills. Phone sessions can be quicker and need less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflective notes and people who prefer writing. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving and travel.
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