Naftoli Lifschitz

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT methods
• EMDR work

About Naftoli

Naftoli Lifschitz works on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and self-esteem concerns using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has 14 years of professional experience.

Naftoli uses clear, practical conversation to help people manage mood, depression, worry and the fallout from trauma. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, then practising different ways of responding. He also offers work around grief, anger, career choices and coping with life changes.

He has a diploma in counselling and a Master of Arts degree, and has been with the BACP since 2016. Over his career he has worked in a GP surgery setting and with a variety of private clients sent by different organisations.

Naftoli pays attention to cultural background and to how identity affects relationships and wellbeing. He supports people dealing with attachment issues, communication and commitment concerns, and feelings of isolation or low motivation. Practical problem solving is combined with processing difficult memories when that is helpful.

Sessions are conversational and task-focused. Clients can expect straightforward explanations of CBT techniques and step-by-step guidance for EMDR where appropriate. The emphasis is on usable skills that can fit into everyday life rather than lengthy theory.

How his approaches work in remote sessions

CBT is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. In remote sessions this tends to involve talking through situations, planning short tasks between appointments, and reviewing how those tasks went to alter mood or behaviour.

EMDR addresses distressing memories by combining guided attention tasks with talking about the memory. When suited to the client's goals it is used to reduce the intensity of difficult memories and the way those memories affect daily thinking and relationships.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and how symptoms show up, then agree a plan together. This collaborative way helps match techniques to what the client wants to change.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote appointments helpful because they reduce travel, fit more easily into a working day and can allow a shorter check-in when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly adapt exercises for remote sessions so practical tasks and memory processing can still be carried out.

Topics Naftoli lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Attachment issues
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Sex addiction
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Questions about Naftoli

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed main areas of work and are addressed using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy among other approaches.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as his documented approaches.

How much experience does he have?

He has 14 years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.

Is he a member of a professional body and where does he practise?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he use?

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.