Short-term (6–8 sessions) & long-term therapy with flexibility depending on your needs. People come to therapy for many reasons and for different kinds of help. Some people decide to begin therapy when they are struggling to resolve past issues. Others want to focus on current circumstances and relationships. Some may want a safe space for personal exploration, and perhaps for greater self-awareness. I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor working with adults in short-term and long-term therapy, both online and in person. I am also a Certified Cyber Therapist, which is a qualification for online therapists. I have been working online as well as in person since 2015. For full information about my practice and the therapy that I offer please visit my website
16/09/2025
Highlighting my comfortable and welcoming therapy room in Chorlton South Manchester
Here at the Counselling Rooms in Chorlton, South Manchester, we offer:
Affordable Counselling
Weekday, evening and weekend counselling availability to suit your schedule
Many of our Counsellors also offer remote therapy
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Psychotherapist and Online Therapist in Chorlton, South Manchester. Liz Jeffries provides both short and long-term psychotherapy and counselling. She also offers counselling supervision. Bookings can be made online, and online therapy is available on request.
18/03/2024
A neurological understanding of ADHD
22/07/2022
Highlighting National Brain Day with this post about migraine and the kinds of support people need. To this I would add that support and understanding of personal experiences of migraine, and finding ways to manage can be helped with psychotherapy.
Today is , a day to remember the importance of a healthy brain for our mental, social and physical wellbeing. What do you think needs to change to ensure good brain health for all people with migraine? 🧠
11/09/2021
Is work stress affecting your home life? Do you find it difficult to switch off from work? If so, this article may be useful for you
Overworking is an epidemic in itself, and we need to take steps to stop it.
20/07/2021
Migraine is often a hidden disease and reason for both physical and psychological struggling. The ability to enjoy life can be taken away, but sometimes its true impact is hidden.
Has anyone ever accused you of faking having a as an excuse to get out of obligations?
So many factors contribute to this- is primarily an ; it primarily affects women; it carries a stigma so pervasive that people truly don't grasp the severity. People living with migraine aren't making excuses to get out of obligations. We want to work. We want to spend time with our friends and family. We want to live.
Migraine is the most common and it’s the 2nd leading cause of disability worldwide. Every time you dismiss a coworker’s “excuse”, you're hurting the billion(!) people living with this illness. 90% of people can't function normally through a migraine attack. An attack often forces us to lie down in dark, silent rooms for hours or longer to manage our nausea, pain, cognitive dysfunction, and more. We would never dare lie about it or use it as an excuse.
We don’t fake being sick. In fact, many of us fake being well. Society is so dismissive of migraine disease that many of us are ashamed to admit to an attack. Just 42% of people calling out of work for a migraine attack tell their supervisors the truth due to fears of judgement or disbelief. This concern can be valid- just 22% of employees report that migraine is a serious enough reason to miss work.
This keeps migraine underresearched, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. The good news? We can fight this. Every time we share our story and educate others about migraine, we chip away at the stigma. We can't hide in this undeserved shame. Our is strong and together, we will shatter this stigma.
How do you respond when people accuse you of faking? How do you advocate for yourself and for the community?
08/07/2021
Managing and coping with migraine is about so much more than physical pain. Here anxiety and depression are highlighted.
Depression, anxiety, and migraine- a terrible trio.
Why do so many people living with migraine also experience mood disorders?
The most obvious connection is that living with chronic pain and illness can be devastating. Having to try to plan your life around uncertain and unreliable symptoms can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety.
However, this is likely not the full answer. Dr. Noah Rosen explains how it may come down to how our brains are wired, and how our deep limbic structures play a huge role in the processing of both physical pain and emotions. If these areas of the brain are not properly functioning, a person may start experiencing both mental illnesses and chronic pain.
How do you feel about these theories? What has helped you manage both chronic pain, migraine disease, and mental health conditions?
28/06/2021
Very interesting Guardian article on chronic pain and its pathways which appears to provide clear explanations for physical and emotional triggers for pain
There’s a growing realisation that pain can be a disease in and of itself – and the pandemic could be making it worse
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Psychotherapy and Counselling Online during COVID-19
My name is Liz Jeffries and I offer psychotherapy and counselling services for individuals and couples in Chorlton, South Manchester. I also offer online therapy for individuals. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCS) and a Certified Cyber Therapist.
Through my ‘Steps to Therapy’ service I also offer therapeutic support services to help with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Specialist psychological support for migraine is also available
While social distancing is in place to protect us all I am offering online therapy only, but with greater flexibility for hours and days. Please contact me with queries and questions to see if online therapy might work for you.
I trained in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy initially. I also trained in relational psychotherapy - an approach which believes in the centrality of the therapeutic relationship as the significant agent for change and successful therapy. I have also trained in working with couples and online therapy.
All of these trainings contribute to my passion about psychotherapy and counselling, and the opportunities they present for feeling better, exploring change and for resolving personal issues and difficulties in life.
With these aspects in mind I provide a range of ways to attend sessions so that it can be fitted around your life: face-to-face or online, short-term or long-term, weekly or fortnightly.
Currently, during COVID-19 I offer appointments online using Zoom or FaceTime during the week (last appointment 6.30pm) I have some availability for reduced-cost sessions (when attending weekly) for those on low incomes. Please contact me for details
