Naftoli Lifschitz, BACP
14 years in practice
Naftoli Lifschitz supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma.
License and registration
- BACP
- 85423 · expires November 2026
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
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About Naftoli
Naftoli Lifschitz supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma. He also helps with self‑esteem, grief, anger, career questions and coping with life changes. He presents a calm, direct approach designed to help people feel heard and make practical changes.
Naftoli uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often alongside EMDR, to help people address upsetting memories and unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He keeps language plain and aims for short, manageable goals so progress feels possible. He has around 14 years of experience and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. That background includes work in general practice settings and with personal clients, giving him a broad sense of common life stresses and varied personal situations.
Naftoli emphasises a welcoming, non‑judgemental space where culture, faith and background are respected. He pays attention to communication style and tries to match interventions to each person’s needs. He encourages practical skills for day‑to‑day coping as well as deeper work on past events when needed.
People who choose to work with him can expect a collaborative pace. He helps clients set priorities, practise new ways of thinking and test small changes. If someone is unsure which method will suit them, he offers straightforward explanations and tries options based on the person’s goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Naftoli lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / 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 addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Naftoli names
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Online support
How CBT and EMDR work online and why they help
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative behaviours to reduce anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, involves structured processing of distressing memories to reduce their emotional impact and can be useful for trauma‑related distress.Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through options with the client, weigh up goals and preferences, and suggest whether CBT, EMDR or a mixture might be most helpful. Plans are reviewed together and adjusted as goals change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face‑to‑face work when that is helpful, while phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text‑based messaging suit people who prefer to write, need brief check‑ins, or want support without being on camera. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions around work, family or mobility constraints and to try different formats to see what works best.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Naftoli help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and grief, plus self‑esteem and career concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative. He uses simple language and short goals to help people try small changes between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has about 14 years of professional experience and has worked in primary care and with personal clients over that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text‑based messaging depending on what suits the client.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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