Dr. Saifur Rahman, HCPC

Dr. Saifur Rahman approaches therapy with an emphasis on simplicity and practical, compassionate support. He works with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next steps, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence through focused, results-oriented sessions.

With five years of clinical experience, Dr. Rahman is registered with the HCPC - the Health and Care Professions Council - which registers health and care professionals in the United Kingdom. He provides therapy in English and accepts clients across the United Kingdom as well as international clients, offering flexible remote options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Dr. Rahman supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT-related issues, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career challenges, ADHD and bipolar management, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works with body image, codependency, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, substance use, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

He draws on evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Saifur Rahman commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with Client-Centered Therapy. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s own goals and pace guide the work, which can be especially helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and exploring life direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Rahman works collaboratively with each client to select and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences so treatment feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Dr. Rahman offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, accommodate different comfort levels with communication, and allow ongoing support for clients in the United Kingdom and abroad.