Naftoli Lifschitz, BACP

Naftoli Lifschitz helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and grief. He also supports people facing trauma, anger, career uncertainty and life changes. Naftoli works in England and offers services in English.

He brings 14 years of clinical experience and holds accreditation with the BACP, which he gained in 2016. He also completed a first-class MA and a diploma in counselling, using cognitive behavioural ideas as a core way of working. Over the years he has worked with many different kinds of clients and in varied settings.

Naftoli aims to make sessions feel open and non-judgmental. He focuses on clear communication and practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations are likely to cover thoughts, feelings and everyday patterns that keep problems going.

He pays attention to culture and background and aims to be accepting of different beliefs. This is reflected in how he approaches issues like multicultural concerns, attachment difficulties and identity-related stress.

Typical work includes addressing addictive behaviours, managing mood disorders and supporting people through separation or career changes. He also offers approaches for chronic pain, eating-related issues and problems with impulsivity or control.

If someone is unsure how to begin, Naftoli suggests a simple first step of completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session to see whether the fit feels right.

How CBT and EMDR can be used in online counselling

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviours that keep problems going. It uses structured conversations and practical exercises to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful coping habits.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is a method used to help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is commonly used for trauma and strong emotional responses linked to past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and help decide which method or combination feels most useful. That collaborative process makes it easier to try techniques and adjust them over time.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time and allow for different ways of checking in, such as shorter appointments or sessions without camera use. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises and homework to work well when people are connecting remotely.