Naftoli Lifschitz
Calm, practical support for life’s challenges
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About Naftoli
Naftoli Lifschitz helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or stuck. He supports those coping with addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, anger and major life changes. He also works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, career challenges and chronic illness.
Naftoli aims to make the first contact feel straightforward and respectful. He practises in the United Kingdom and carries the BACP credential, which indicates professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Background and approach
He trained with a diploma in counselling and holds a master’s degree awarded with first class honours. Over more than a decade he has worked with a wide range of people and settings, including primary care and personal referrals. Naftoli uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a hands-on approach that helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.
He also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a method often used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity. In sessions he combines these methods to suit the person’s needs. His style is open and non-judgemental.
Sessions focus on practical changes and clearer thinking as well as understanding feelings. He encourages honest conversation and works to build trust so people feel able to try new ways of coping. To begin, people follow the site’s Start Therapy steps and complete a short matching questionnaire.
Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist’s availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 14
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 85423
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Naftoli's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Naftoli works with
Everything Naftoli lists, 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 lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Naftoli works online
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through your concerns, goals and preferences and suggest whether CBT, EMDR or a blend is likely to help. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, avoid travel and keep appointments during busy weeks. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and for using tools and exercises during the session that you can practise afterwards.
Questions and answers
What problems does this therapist help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties, plus grief, anger and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions direct and practical, working to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours while also exploring emotions in a respectful way.
What experience does he bring?
He has around 14 years of professional experience and has worked in primary care settings and with personal referrals during that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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