Naftoli Lifschitz, BACP

Naftoli Lifschitz is a BACP-registered counsellor with 14 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties. He also helps with grief, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Naftoli aims to make the first step easier for those feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

He uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and also draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for processing traumatic memories. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps people can try between meetings. Naftoli encourages an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment.

His background includes clinical work alongside general practice settings and with private clients from a range of workplaces. He holds a diploma in counselling and a Master of Arts degree, and has been accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy since 2016. This experience shapes a direct, problem-focused style balanced with attention to personal values and culture.

Naftoli works with issues linked to attachment, communication, commitment and control, and with people navigating chronic pain, illness or disability. He also supports those working through separation, addiction, eating concerns, guilt and isolation. He aims to help clients notice small changes that build into clearer choices and steadier moods.

If someone wants to explore starting therapy they are invited to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How CBT and EMDR can work online

CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and trying practical exercises to change them. It often involves setting small goals, testing new habits between sessions and learning ways to manage stress and mood. EMDR aims to reduce the emotional charge of painful memories by guiding attention while discussing past events; it can help people who carry trauma symptoms, flashbacks or intense distress linked to old experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how symptoms present, and then recommend whether CBT, EMDR or a blend is likely to help. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted over time as needs change.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and have shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work with therapists across different locations while keeping continuity of care and focusing on practical tools that transfer into day-to-day life.