Naftoli Lifschitz, BACP

Naftoli Lifschitz is a UK-based psychotherapist with 14 years of professional experience, offering support to people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges. He has worked from a doctor's surgery and with a number of companies that have referred private clients to his practice, bringing a breadth of clinical exposure to his work.

He trained with a diploma in counselling and holds an MA awarded with first-class honours. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - commonly known as CBT - as his main therapeutic model and also integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) where appropriate. He has been accredited by the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, since 2016.

Across his career he has supported over 1,000 clients, developing particular experience with depression, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. He also works with family and trauma-related issues, grief, anger, career concerns and coping with life changes.

Naftoli aims to create an open, non-judgmental space in which thoughts and feelings can be explored. He places importance on accepting clients regardless of culture, religion or background and draws on a multicultural perspective to understand and evaluate each person’s situation. Taking the first step toward therapy can take courage, and he supports clients through the challenges and opportunities of personal growth.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Naftoli Lifschitz works primarily with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is often used for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and difficulties with motivation or self-esteem.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate. EMDR is a method that supports the processing of distressing memories and trauma-related reactions, helping some clients reduce the intensity of past events that continue to affect their daily lives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Naftoli collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals and personal preferences, and together they decide which methods to use or combine to best support progress.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or work, allow continuity when in-person meetings are difficult, and enable clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.