Naeem Rahman

I offer both individual and couples therapy - and offer both in-person and online sessions.  

Individual therapy - £75 per session

Couples therapy - £110 per session

I work in the afternoon and evenings weekdays - I have some availability at the weekends.  Please contact me directly for costs and current availability.  

I’m Naeem and I am trauma-trained integrative therapist who places clients at the centre of the therapeutic relationship; I do not believe that therapy is something that is done to you. It’s a relationship that is characterised by honesty, empathy, compassion and candour.

Individual therapy

My therapeutic work centres around creating a relationship with people – working with them to help them see who they are and how they fit into the environment around them. Issues that I often work with include identifying/understanding patterns of behaviour particularly those related to relationships with family, friends and those in the working environment.

Connections with others are a key part of how we grow and develop. Each one affects us – sometime positively, other times negatively. There are times when we can find ourselves trapped in relationships, repeating behaviours and interacting with others in ways that we’re not comfortable with.

Working relationally with clients, I hope to build trust so they can start to feel safe enough to speak their concerns. I recognise that it sometimes takes a while to build that – I recognise that it doesn’t happen immediately – and that’s fine. Therapy is about you and you determine the speed of it. 

Couples therapy 

When working with couples - I focus on understanding the dynamics at play. These can be current issues, but sometimes we'll also explore the influence of past experiences, including family and previous relationships. These underlying patterns can significantly impact how we interact.

A crucial part of our work together is establishing your goals. Whether you're aiming to repair a strained relationship or explore the possibility of separation, the focus is entirely up to you both.

As a couples therapist, I'm here for the relationship. My role isn't to dictate how to have a "perfect" relationship. Instead, we'll work together to develop strategies that resonate with you.

I work with clients to help them to develop their own awareness about what maybe impacting them or causing them unease.

Therapy is a place where you can set aside the armor that you may have wear to get through your week, speak honestly about what you are feeling and perhaps start to think about what you’d like to do next.  However, I also recognise that you may not want to do that.  

I have extensive experience of working with aspects of identity and difference gained initially through my voluntary work with community based organisations such as Switchboard,  local counselling charities and a cultural/religious organisation.  

My work in these communities and observing the emotional impact that challenging situations have on individuals have drawn me to understand the impact of trauma and I am developing my knowledge further in this area. 

Authenticity is an important part of my practice. I’m not here to judge or shame – and if you feel that happening, I encourage my clients to speak to be about it. The therapeutic relationship between client and therapist can reflect the client’s own relationship in the outside world; exploring these feelings in a space where there will not be judgement or shame can offer you a chance to reflect, review and understand what maybe happening – and importantly, helping you to decide if you want to act in a different way. 

Individual therapy: The first session is a chance for us to understand each other. Some people have a very clear idea of what they want to speak about – others are not sure where to start. Both are fine and valid. 

The first session is there for us both to consider what's brought you to therapy.  It's also a chance for us both to thinking about if we can work well together.  

Couples therapy:  Couples therapy is for anyone who wants to improve their relationship. There is a focus on:

• Understanding the individuals and why you're seeking therapy.
• Identifying areas of difficulty or conflict.
• Collaborating to create a new, more functional agreement.

Couples often seek therapy after experiencing heated arguments or a breakdown in trust. The most important factor is a willingness from all parties to engage honestly and openly. Change can be challenging, but it's possible.

An imbalance of individual needs and wants can disrupt a relationship. Communication can deteriorate, leading to discomfort and irritation. This can be caused by internal changes or external factors, such as societal pressures. We are complex individuals with a wide range of experiences, and sometimes we struggle to communicate our needs effectively.

I'm not an expert on your relationship, but I am committed to working with you with empathy and honesty to help you co-create a new path forward.

If you'd like a conversation before diving into a first session, I offer a no obligation 15 minute conversation so we can get a feel of me and how I practice.  And no matter what stage you're at in therapy, it's entirely up to you to decide if you want to continue.