About Naftoli
Naftoli Lifschitz is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing grief, trauma and major life changes. His approach aims to make it easier to talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without judgement.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, often called CBT, is a core model he draws on to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of coping.
Background and approach
He also works with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, for some trauma-related issues. Naftoli has 14 years of experience in therapeutic work and holds a diploma in counselling and a Master of Arts degree awarded with first class honours. He has been registered with the BACP since 2016 and has supported many clients across a range of concerns.
In sessions he focuses on clear communication and practical steps. He aims to create an accepting space where people from different cultures and backgrounds can be heard. Conversations tend to focus on what is happening now and what can be tried differently between sessions.
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit busy lives. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
How CBT and EMDR are used in online therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It often involves short exercises and practical homework to build different skills between sessions.EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a method used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact. In remote sessions it uses guided bilateral stimulation and structured talking to help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and the nature of the concern, then suggest whether CBT, EMDR or a combination might suit best. This decision is made together and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and full conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing written support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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