About Saifur
Dr. Saifur Rahman helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction and related concerns. He uses straightforward, practical steps to help people regain control and move forward.
Sessions aim to be clear and focused so clients can make progress without feeling overwhelmed. He works from a simple philosophy: change does not need to be complicated. Dr Rahman draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work to match what a person needs in the moment.
Background and approach
Therapy often includes identifying unhelpful patterns, trying small experiments between sessions, and learning ways to tolerate difficult feelings while choosing valued actions. His background includes five years practising as a clinician and registration with the HCPC. He has experience addressing a broad range of life problems including grief, parenting strain, eating and sleeping difficulties, addiction, self‑esteem and career uncertainty.
He also supports people dealing with loneliness, codependency, body image, and the aftermath of separation or disaster. Sessions are offered in English and Dr Rahman sees international clients as well. Formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging so people can pick what suits their day.
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. People who want to begin can use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time that fits. The initial steps are kept simple so someone can start without extra stress.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| HCPC | PYL043351 | May 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Saifur lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Saifur names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on choosing actions that match personal values even when emotions are difficult, which can help with anxiety, depression and trauma recovery.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. In sessions clients learn practical ways to test unhelpful thoughts and to change routines that keep problems going, useful for stress, low mood and many anxiety issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.
Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls suit conversations that benefit from visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can be used for quick check‑ins or shorter exchanges between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and related issues such as grief, parenting strain and self‑esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are straightforward and practical. He prefers clear steps, short experiments between sessions, and a focus on what a person values in life.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of clinical experience and works from the United Kingdom. His practice draws on a mix of well‑established approaches to help people address everyday problems.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is registered with the HCPC and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a series of sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.