Naftoli Lifschitz

Naftoli Lifschitz is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. He supports individuals dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and anger. His practice also addresses eating and food-related issues alongside life changes and career worries.

He draws on 14 years of professional experience and works from an inclusive, non-judgemental stance. Naftoli uses clear, straightforward conversations to help people make sense of their situation and plan manageable next steps. He aims to create a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be shared openly.

His background includes a diploma in counselling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core model, and a Master of Arts degree awarded with first class honours. He has been registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, since 2016 and has supported many clients over his career.

Sessions tend to focus on practical strategies alongside emotional processing. That might mean looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, developing coping skills, or using guided methods to work through difficult memories. Naftoli pays attention to cultural and personal context so plans fit the person he is working with.

People often come for short-term practical help and for longer work on deeper issues. He encourages small, achievable steps and regular review so progress is clear. If you are thinking about therapy, he asks for a short matching questionnaire to begin and then scheduling is arranged according to availability.

How CBT and EMDR can work in online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills for anxiety, low mood and stress.

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, uses guided bilateral stimulation alongside memory work to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. It can be helpful for people who carry strong emotional reactions from past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will choose whether to focus on CBT techniques, EMDR, or a mix of both. This decision is reviewed as you make progress so the plan stays relevant.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be useful when people prefer not to be on camera or need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and EMDR-style methods to an online setting while working with you to find a practical routine that suits everyday life.