Dr
Ying Liu
Doctor of Psychotherapy and Counselling

Experienced and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist working in South West London and online

I am a BACP accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering in-person counselling and psychotherapy in South West London and online.

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Profile

yingliu.counselling.online

Phone

07401324390

Email

yingliuDpsychotherapy@outlook.com

About me and my practice

With a primary training in psychodynamic and person-centred therapy, I started counselling and psychotherapy practice in 2015 and hold a degree of Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Each one of us struggles in life at one point or another. When the difficulties in life feel too much to manage on our own, counselling and psychotherapy offer a confidential and safe environment in which we can explore these difficulties and find the direction to lasting changes. In the process of counselling and psychotherapy, I support my clients to be clearer about what is happening inside and around them, which helps to uncover the strength for change and growth that each of us has inside.

I see 'symptoms' as a means of communication. They tell us that something in our lives needs our attention. Therefore, I will help you to understand the deeper meaning underneath the symptoms, which can enable and empower you to make changes.

Often our current difficulties have their roots in the past. Problems emerge when we stick to our old ways of coping. In your work with me, you might find yourself looking back at your past and developing understanding of how your current struggles might be shaped by your past experiences. This can allow you to develop new and more adaptive way of managing challenges in life.

My approach is relational. This means that by exploring how you and I relate to each other in the therapy room, we can also develop better understanding of your relationship with yourself and others outside the therapy room. I will strive to build a trusting relationship with you in which you can be true to yourself and explore your struggles.

My belief in the individuals' innate tendency for growth and positive change means that I will help you to find the strength within you to cope with the difficulties you are experiencing.

Experience

I have worked in various settings including university counselling centre, counselling charities and private practice. I provide generic individual counselling for adults. Some of my specialties include working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, past trauma, personality disorders, loss and bereavement.

As a former lecturer in counselling psychology, I am passionate about facilitating students', especially trainee counsellors and psychotherapists', development and wellbeing. Therefore, I offer a concessionary rate to university students and trainees. Please get in touch for more details.

Qualifications

Doctor of Psychotherapy and Counselling (The University of Edinburgh)
MSc in Counselling Studies (The University of Edinburgh)
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (The University of Edinburgh)
Certificate in Counselling Studies (The University of Edinburgh)
Certificate in Group Analysis (Institute of Group Analysis Oxford)
Emotion-Focused Therapy Level 1 & 2 (University of Strathclyde)
Certificate in Psychopathology (Confer)

Additional Information

I offer counselling and psychotherapy both in English and in Mandarin.

Professional Membership

MBACP (Accred)

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Initial Consultation

The first session will be used for us to find out more about each other and decide whether we can work together (sometimes this 'initial assessment' can take more than one session).

In this session, I will ask information about you, what brings you to counselling/psychotherapy at this point in your life, and what you expect from me.

This is also a time for you to ask me questions, get a feel of what it is like to talk to me, and consider whether I can be the right therapist for you.

The cost and duration of the first session will be the same as a normal session - £85 (or concessionary rate for students and trainees) per 50 mins.

I can also offer a free 15 minutes initial consultation via phone or online. Please contact me for details

Fees

My fee is £85 per 50 minutes session. I offer concessionary rate for students and trainees.

When I Work

I work on Tuesdays during day time.

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, psychodynamic, humanistic

Video Platforms

Teams

Additional Languages

Mandarin, Cantonese

Pronouns

She/her

Area

Greater London