About Naftoli
Naftoli Lifschitz helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief and career pressure. He supports those struggling with relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.
Naftoli is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Over 14 years he has worked with many people from varied backgrounds. He has a diploma in counselling and a Master of Arts degree with first-class honours.
How Naftoli works
His practice draws on approaches that focus on thoughts, feelings and memories to reduce distress and improve daily coping. Sessions are conversational and practical. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and build new coping strategies.
He also uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing to help process traumatic memories when that is appropriate. Naftoli aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly. He pays attention to cultural differences and aims to understand each person's background and values.
That helps him tailor conversations and suggested techniques to the individual. Starting therapy is treated as a step-by-step process. He works with people to set clear, realistic goals and checks progress regularly.
Appointments are offered via video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
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What Naftoli works with
The areas below are the ones Naftoli selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- 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
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Naftoli uses CBT and EMDR in online therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and to build coping skills for anxiety, low mood and stress.EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, supports people who carry painful memories. It involves guided processing of distressing experiences to reduce their emotional impact and can be helpful for trauma and abuse related difficulties.
Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your goals, current needs and preferences, then suggest which approach to try first. Decisions are reviewed over time and adjusted if something is not helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or who need flexible, on-the-go contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work while managing other commitments.
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