Dr. Saifur Rahman, HCPC

Dr. Saifur Rahman offers straightforward, compassionate therapy that emphasizes clarity and practical steps for change. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, and a range of life challenges including parenting, career transitions, grief, and issues related to identity and intimacy. His practice also supports those dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and the complex feelings that come with codependency, guilt, isolation, and finding life purpose.

He draws on a range of evidence-informed methods - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy - tailoring interventions to each person’s situation and goals. He is registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), the UK regulator for certain health and care professions, and has five years of clinical experience working with adults in varied contexts.

Sessions are offered in English and are available to clients in the United Kingdom as well as to international clients. Dr. Rahman emphasizes an approachable, collaborative style that balances practical problem-solving with emotional support, helping clients build resilience, improve relationships, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Approaches and practical online therapy options

Dr. Saifur Rahman uses several proven therapeutic approaches adapted for remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic relationship in which the therapist supports the client’s capacity for self-directed growth and healing, often helping with relationship, identity, and self-esteem issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Rahman works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods feel most helpful, adjusting strategies over time to match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work is practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so therapy can fit into busy schedules and different time zones. These options support continuity of care, make it easier to access support from home or work, and allow the therapist to tailor contact style and session format to what works best for each client.