Counselling at Elbee
Elbee Counselling offers professional integrative therapy for adults in Stockport, Manchester, and online throughout the UK. Liza Boswell, an accredited NCPS counsellor and registered member of the BACP, provides specialised support for self-worth struggles, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger management, relationship difficulties, and family estrangement. Sessions combine Person-Centred therapy, CBT, and Transactional Analysis, tailored to your unique needs. Online counselling is available via secure video (£50 per session), with face-to-face options in Great Moor, Stockport (£60 per session).
What Issues Can Counselling Help With?
I provide compassionate, professional support for a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges:
Self-Esteem & Identity
- Low self-worth and negative self-talk
- Rebuilding confidence after difficult experiences
- People-pleasing and difficulty saying no
- Finding yourself again after loss or change
Menopause, Life Transitions & Challenges
- Coping with health diagnosis
- Emotional impact of menopause
- Career changes and uncertainty
- Isolation and loneliness
Men's Mental Health
- Specialised support for men struggling with emotional challenges
- Safe space to explore feelings without judgement
- Understanding grief, anger, and pressure
Anxiety & Stress
- Overwhelming worry and fear
- Panic attacks and anxiety symptoms
- Daily anxiety affecting your quality of life
- Work-related stress and burnout
Depression & Low Mood
- Persistent sadness and hopelessness
- Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Feeling stuck or unable to move forward
- Low motivation and energy
Grief & Loss
- Bereavement of loved ones or pets
- Processing relationship endings
- Significant life changes and transitions
- Complicated or prolonged grief
Trauma & Difficult Past Experiences
- Processing painful childhood experiences
- PTSD symptoms and trauma responses
- Impact of emotional abuse or neglect
- Adult children of alcoholics or dysfunctional families
Anger Management
- Understanding and managing anger
- Explosive reactions or suppressed anger
- Anger affecting your relationships
- Learning healthy ways to express emotions
Relationship Issues
- Communication difficulties
- Family conflicts and dynamics
- Relationship breakdown
- Codependency and boundary issues
Family Estrangement
- Estranged adult children processing complex emotions
- Guilt, grief, and loss related to family disconnection
- Rebuilding identity without parental connection
- Navigating life decisions independently
Whatever you're facing, you don't have to go through it alone. Counselling provides a safe, confidential space to process your emotions and begin healing.
Is Life Feeling Out of Balance?
If you are feeling overwhelmed by daily life, or struggling with the effects of a painful past or recent event, you don't have to face it alone, seeking support is a powerful first step.
At Elbee Counselling, I believe in the transformative power of therapy to help you regain balance, build resilience, and move toward emotional healing. Whether you're navigating stress, grief, trauma, or low self-esteem, counselling offers a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions.
The journey to self-acceptance and personal growth can be challenging, but it’s also deeply rewarding. I’m here to walk alongside you—supporting you through life’s ups and downs—as you reconnect with yourself and rediscover your inner strength.
Discover how counselling can help you find clarity, peace, and balance.
Why Choose Elbee Counselling?
Struggling with Life’s Challenges? You're Not Alone. Counselling can help.
Are you finding everyday life overwhelming? Feeling anxious, stuck, struggling with low mood, or weighed down by the daily grind? You might be trying to process a recent or past event, grieving the loss of a loved one, or even a beloved pet. Maybe you're struggling with a difficult health diagnosis, feeling the emotional impact of menopause, coping with isolation or family estrangement.
At Elbee Counselling, I provide compassionate, personalised support to help you navigate these challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, grief, depression, or simply feeling lost, I provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and be truly heard.
Online counselling fits into your life, wherever you are. Through secure, confidential video sessions, I provide a down to earth, supportive space, where you can explore your feelings, build resilience, and move toward healing.
My approach is personalised, empathetic, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. Online therapy gives you the flexibility and privacy to talk from the comfort of your own home, car or wherever feels safe and confidential for you, no travel, no waiting rooms, just genuine human connection and support.
I offer Face to Face Counselling from some beautiful counselling rooms on the A6 in Great Moor, Stockport. Here there is a room for everyone, from small and cosy, to larger with bouncy chairs, bean bags and a view of the road, I can offer you a room to suit your needs, helping you to feel comfortable from minute one.
Qualified Counsellor
As an Accredited Registrant Member of the NCPS, you can be sure you will benefit from professional, ethical counselling, tailored to your unique needs.
Compassionate Connection
Build a safe and trusting relationship with a counsellor who genuinely cares.
Integrative Counselling
As an integrative counsellor I am here to listen. I can help you learn coping strategies that promote resilience and personal growth.
Safe Environment
Online sessions that are confidential and secure. A non judgemental space where you can bring your true self and feel truly heard.
Take the First Step
Take the First Step Toward Better Mental Health
Although the first step can often be the hardest, reaching out for support is also a powerful act of self care. Connect with me, Liza Boswell, a compassionate, professional, down to earth counsellor dedicated to walking alongside you every step of the way.
If you're not quite ready to book a full session, that's okay. I offer a free 15-minute, no-obligation discovery call. Where you can ask any questions, learn more about the counselling process before committing to an appointment.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or simply feeling overwhelmed, now is the perfect time to invest in your mental health and emotional well-being.
Contact me today to book your free discovery call and begin the powerful journey towards healing.
Mens Mental Health
Men’s Mental Health Matters
One of my passions is supporting men who are struggling with grief and anger.
After more than 30 years of working in plumbers and builders merchants, industries traditionally dominated by men, I’ve seen first-hand that mental health struggles don’t discriminate. Whether it's anxiety, depression, grief, anger, or relationship issues, men face the same, emotional challenges women do, often with the weight of additional responsibilities and pressures.
Many men still feel hesitant to seek help, often wondering why they could cope before but can't now. You might be thinking, "I don't know where to start," or "Talking won't fix anything." But talking is the first step and it can make a real difference. A recent survey by NHS London found that 92% of men said that talking therapy had helped them.
If you’re ready to take that step, to talk things through with someone who understands, I’m here to support you. My counselling approach is straightforward, non-judgemental, and grounded in real-life experience.
Your mental health is just as important as everyone else's.
Estranged Adult Children
Support for Adult Children Estranged from Parents
Are you an adult child estranged from a parent or parents? If so, I want to acknowledge just how painful, complex, and isolating that experience can be. Family estrangement is a deeply personal and emotional issue, one that is often misunderstood and rarely talked about.
As a qualified counsellor with both professional and personal experience of family estrangement, I understand the difficult emotions you're carrying. You may feel grief, guilt, anger, loneliness, or even a deep sense of shame. Please know this: estrangement is never a decision made lightly, and you will never be judged by me.
At Elbee Counselling, I provide a safe, non-judgemental space where your autonomy is always respected. They are your parents and it is your life and your choice and I will always honour that. My role is to support you, as you begin to process the pain of estrangement and begin to heal.
Together, we can work through:
- Feelings of guilt and emotional responsibility
- The sense of loss and abandonment
- Rebuilding self-worth and identity
- Navigating life without parental connection
You are not alone. You deserve support, understanding, and a path forward that honours your truth.
Reach out today to start online counselling for estranged adult children. Healing begins here.
Common Questions About Counselling at Elbee.
Have more questions? Visit our complete FAQ page for detailed information about counselling at Elbee Counselling.
What is integrative counselling?
Integrative counselling means I'm qualified in various therapeutic approaches and can tailor our sessions to your needs. I primarily use Person-Centred counselling, where you lead the sessions and I guide you, whilst providing a safe, non-judgemental space. When appropriate, I may introduce elements of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or TA (Transactional Analysis) to help with specific challenges.
What's the difference between online and face to face counselling?
Both are equally effective therapeutic approaches. Online counselling offers flexibility and the comfort of your own space via secure Google Meet video sessions. Face to face counselling provides an in person connection, in a private, comfortable counselling room in Stockport. Many clients choose based on convenience, personal preference, or what feels safest for them.
Do you specialise in certain issues?
Yes. While I support people with a wide range of issues, I have particular expertise and passion for self-worth struggles, men's mental health, menopause, supporting estranged adult children, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and anger management. My personal and professional experience allows me to understand these challenges deeply.
How do I get started?
Start with a free 15-minute discovery call, where you can ask questions and learn about the counselling process with no obligation. If it feels right, you can then book your first full 50-minute session online or contact me directly for availability.