Naftoli LifschitzBACP

Naftoli Lifschitz is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or low, and those coping with addiction, relationship strain, grief and trauma. He also supports people working through changes in career, self-esteem or life direction.

Naftoli uses straightforward, practical methods. He often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and EMDR, which is used for trauma processing. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, usable steps that people can try between meetings.

He has a diploma in counselling 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. His background includes working in a GP surgery and providing therapy for private clients from a range of organisations.

People working with Naftoli can expect a non-judgemental approach that pays attention to cultural and religious differences. He says he aims to make clients feel accepted and understood and to communicate clearly about goals and progress.

Starting therapy is described as a collaborative process. Naftoli emphasises practical problem-solving alongside exploring feelings, and he encourages steady steps toward improved coping and confidence.

How CBT and EMDR can work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. Online CBT sessions typically involve talking through patterns, setting practical tasks and trying simple exercises to change unhelpful habits. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories by using guided attention while talking through the experience; it is often used for trauma and related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest whether CBT, EMDR or a mix might suit you. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy day and avoiding travel time. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or face-to-face formats. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to keep regular appointments and to try brief check-ins when life is hectic.