Naftoli Lifschitz, BACP

Naftoli Lifschitz is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing grief, anger, career changes and other life transitions. Naftoli uses practical techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits to make day-to-day life easier.

He draws on 14 years of experience and holds a BACP registration, which is listed as BACP. Naftoli trained in counselling and has worked in a range of settings, including medical practices and with private clients referred by organisations.

In sessions he focuses on what is happening now and on small changes that can shift patterns of thinking and behaviour. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches to identify thought patterns and build new habits. He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when trauma-related memories are part of the problem.

Naftoli aims to create an accepting environment where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgement. He emphasises clear communication and cultural sensitivity, and pays attention to how background and identity shape people's experiences.

Starting therapy with him involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the platform. Fees vary by location and with therapist availability, and sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How CBT and EMDR can work in online counselling

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical experiments. It helps people change everyday habits that keep stress, low mood and anxiety in place and is often used for mood and worry-related problems.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, works with distressing memories and the strong emotions they carry. It can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and make them easier to think about without overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, current difficulties and preferences, and together they will decide whether CBT, EMDR or a combination is the best fit for each situation.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy week and keeping appointments without travel. Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as current session options are set by the therapist. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care and make it easier to schedule regular check-ins.