Naftoli Lifschitz

Naftoli Lifschitz is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and addiction. He also supports those dealing with grief, anger, life changes and issues around self-esteem and motivation. Naftoli works to create a non-judgemental space where people can talk through what’s weighing on them.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. He also draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help with distress linked to traumatic memories. Naftoli combines these methods to suit each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script.

Naftoli holds a diploma in counselling and a Master of Arts degree, awarded with first class. He has been registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, since 2016 and brings around 14 years of professional experience to his practice. His background includes work in a doctor’s surgery and with private clients from a range of organisations.

Clients can expect straightforward sessions that focus on practical coping skills and clearer ways of thinking. Naftoli emphasises respectful communication and aims to help people feel understood across different cultural and religious backgrounds.

He encourages those ready to begin to take the first step, and supports clients as they work through change and recovery at a pace that feels manageable.

How CBT and EMDR can help online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting and changing thoughts and routines that make problems worse. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, stress and unhelpful coping like substance misuse. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, involves structured work on distressing memories and the reactions they trigger, and can help when past events continue to cause strong emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide whether CBT, EMDR or a mix suits their goals and situation. That choice is reviewed over time so the plan changes as progress is made.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as they are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by saving travel time and allowing meetings to be scheduled around work or childcare. It can also make short check-ins simpler when needed, and reduce the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably.