Counsellor profile
Naftoli Lifschitz, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- CBT approach
- EMDR work
- BACP member
About Naftoli
Counsellor Naftoli Lifschitz is a BACP member with 14 years' experience. He works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career questions and coping with life changes.
He trained in counselling and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core model. He also practises Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and draws on those methods when they suit a person's needs.
Sessions typically focus on clear, practical talking and problem-solving. He aims to help people notice patterns of thought and behaviour, try different ways of responding, and build day-to-day coping strategies. Conversations include looking at relationships and how past experiences affect current life.
Naftoli has worked across healthcare and with private clients during his career. He says his experience includes supporting people with mood disorders, addiction issues, communication and commitment concerns, chronic illness and multicultural matters.
People who choose to meet him can expect straightforward, conversational sessions that cover what is going on now and what could change next. He asks about goals and practical steps, and checks in about what is helpful as therapy progresses.
Online approaches and what they involve
Naftoli commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT means looking at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and trying practical changes that reduce distress. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress and some behaviour patterns.He also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR. EMDR works with memories and the ways they continue to affect present-day reactions, which can help after trauma and abuse.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and the problem to decide together which method to try first. That choice can change as sessions progress and as people notice what helps.
The practical benefits of working remotely include fitting sessions around work and family time and reducing travel. Confirm the current session formats with him before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. He will explain how sessions will run and what to expect when you arrange the first meeting.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem, grief and anger among other concerns.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core model and also works with EMDR where appropriate.
How long has he been practising?
He has 14 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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