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Dr. Saifur Rahman

Dr. Saifur Rahman

United Kingdom

Practical therapy for sleep, stress and relationships

  • 5 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
HCPC
Registration
HCPC, United Kingdom ยท PYL043351
Based in
United Kingdom
  • Sleep and rest support
  • Practical coping steps
  • Evidence informed approaches

About Saifur

Dr. Saifur Rahman helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and sleep difficulties. He is also experienced supporting those facing trauma, addiction, grief, self-esteem struggles and life changes. He welcomes people wanting clearer thinking and steadier routines around rest and daily life.

He writes simply and keeps sessions focused on practical steps. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centred Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

Dr Rahman has five years of professional experience and is registered with HCPC. He has worked across UK settings and combines clinical work with reflective, evidence-aware practice. Sessions aim to be straightforward and useful from the first meetings.

Typical conversations include building better sleep routines, handling anxiety and anger, and repairing communication in important relationships. He also supports people with eating concerns, addiction and career-related stress. Parents or carers can bring issues related to parenting strain and family conflict for discussion one-to-one.

People come away with clear, manageable steps to try between sessions. The focus is on small changes that improve sleep, mood and daily functioning. Prospective clients who need more detail about formats and scheduling are invited to confirm current session options before booking.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that matter. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep struggles where avoidance has become a pattern. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviours and feelings and helps people try different behaviours and routines, for example improving sleep habits and managing worry. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience and building a trusting space to make changes at a comfortable pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to see which methods suit their goals, preferences and daily life. That might mean mixing techniques from different approaches and checking in about what helps as therapy progresses.

The profile does not specify which online session options are offered, so please confirm available formats before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people try exercises between meetings and bring examples from their day to discuss in real time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt ACT and CBT tools to remote sessions so that practical steps for sleep, routine and coping are part of each plan.

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 address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sleep problems and a wide range of related concerns such as addiction, grief and self-esteem.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are straightforward and collaborative, focusing on simple steps to change patterns and improve daily life rather than on complex theory.

What kind of experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience working in UK settings and uses that background to guide practical, focused therapy.

What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.

How are costs and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

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

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