Counsellor profile
Dr. Saifur Rahman, HCPC
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, trauma and relationships
Continue with SaifurAt a glance
- Registration
- HCPC, United Kingdom (PYL043351)
- Qualifications
- HCPC
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Saifur supplied to BetterHelp.
- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Client-centred work
About Saifur
HCPC. Dr. Saifur Rahman has five years' experience in clinical practice and offers counselling for a wide range of concerns. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, anger and addictions. He also assists people with parenting strain, career worries, ADHD, sleeping and eating problems, and concerns around self-esteem and body image.
His stated style values simplicity. He aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused on practical change. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) among others. Sessions involve talking through problems, learning practical strategies and setting small steps to practise between meetings.
Dr Rahman accepts international clients and works in English. Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
He lists additional focus areas including codependency, communication problems, commitment issues, coping after disaster, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose. These topics are treated as part of the practical work in sessions, with attention to everyday routines and coping skills.
Background and approach include a mix of short-term solution-focused work and deeper therapy depending on need. He describes his work as practical and clear, aiming to help people make changes they can maintain in daily life.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and taking action that reflects personal values; it is often used for anxiety, depression and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful habits, which can help with panic, low mood and sleep difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy concentrates on listening and building a supportive working relationship so people can find their own solutions and make decisions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and the problems you want to address, and then agree a way of working together that fits those aims. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to access a counsellor from a different region or country. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists use these ways of working to help people maintain progress in everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions and a wide range of other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes a simple, practical style that focuses on clear steps, talking through problems and learning strategies from approaches such as ACT, CBT and client-centred work.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years' experience in clinical practice as stated in the profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with HCPC and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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