Mohammad Rakib Islam, ACA
Calm, narrative-informed online counsellor
Details
| Name | Mohammad Rakib Islam |
|---|---|
| Credentials | ACA |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | ACA |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Bengali |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Mohammad
Mohammad Rakib Islam offers calm, direct support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, ADHD and life changes. He introduces simple steps to manage overwhelming feelings and to rebuild confidence. Sessions are offered in English and Bengali and take place online using video, phone, chat or text.
Rakib identifies as an ACA counsellor, which he uses alongside a client-centred style. Rakib keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He listens for the stories you tell about yourself and looks for patterns that cause pain or get in the way.
Background and approach
He draws on Narrative Therapy to help you reframe troublesome stories, and uses cognitive behavioural ideas to test unhelpful thoughts in everyday life. When trauma or attachment wounds are part of the picture, he works gently to make sense of their hold on current behaviour.
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people notice what matters most and take small steps toward it. The aim is practical change, not abstract theory. Rakib has three years of clinical experience working online with adults in Australia.
He also pays attention to culture and immigration issues when they come up, and to challenges such as substance use, codependency, or family of origin difficulties. He keeps sessions focused on what you want to change and on realistic ways to get there. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a session is scheduled.
Rakib uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location and availability.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Mohammad works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Mohammad among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Mohammad directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Mohammad directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that shape online sessions
His work often draws on Narrative Therapy, which helps people rewrite the personal stories that create distress and regain a sense of agency. It suits issues like identity, belonging, emptiness and family of origin concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help clients notice painful thoughts and emotions while committing to small, values-based actions that move life forward. ACT can be useful for anxiety, avoidance and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people recognise and shift those relational habits when they cause pain.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. If something isn't working, he adapts the plan and tries different techniques until a helpful fit is found.
Online therapy lets people connect from wherever they are in Australia by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversations, phone is useful when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical change.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and coping with life changes. ADHD is also a noted area of focus.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and client-centred, focusing on the stories people tell about themselves and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of clinical experience working online with adults in Australia and brings attention to cultural and immigration matters.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the ACA and practises with clients based in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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