Naftoli Lifschitz

Naftoli Lifschitz is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and anger. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. He writes plainly and focuses on practical ways to feel steadier day to day.

He brings 14 years of experience in clinical work and a background that includes a diploma in counselling and a first-class MA. Naftoli has been registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, since 2016 and has worked with many clients in healthcare and private settings.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and non-judgemental. Naftoli uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. He also uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, or EMDR, when past memories are getting in the way of day-to-day life.

He describes his approach as collaborative and warm. People are invited to talk about what matters most and to agree on small, practical steps between sessions. Cultural background and individual values are treated with respect throughout the work.

Practical matters such as cost and scheduling are handled through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. For international clients he does not accept work outside the UK. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How CBT and EMDR can work online

CBT is a practical approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In sessions you might notice patterns, try out new ways of thinking and set small experiments to test them in daily life. It can help with anxiety, anger, low mood and stress.

EMDR focuses on upsetting memories that keep causing distress. Through a structured process, it helps reduce the emotional intensity of those memories so they interfere less with current life. It is often used when past events continue to trigger strong reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experience and personal preferences, and then suggest whether CBT, EMDR or a mix fits best. That decision is made together and can change over time as needs shift.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in during a break. It can also make some exercises simpler to continue between sessions, while the therapist and client test what works in day-to-day life.