Xuebing Liu
Counsellor / Psychotherapist
Warm, grounded counselling for adults across the UK, China and internationally.
Welcome
Many people come to therapy when they’ve been carrying too much for too long — feeling overwhelmed, overthinking every decision, struggling with self-doubt, or sensing that something in life is shifting without knowing where to begin. You might be navigating relationship changes, workplace stress, life transitions, adjusting after a significant loss, or simply noticing that you haven’t felt quite like yourself lately.
You may also have been trying to manage on your own for a long time — holding things together, staying strong for others, or pushing through days that feel heavier than they should.
I offer a calm, thoughtful space where you can explore your emotions and experiences safely. Here, you’re welcome to come exactly as you are.
We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you — toward understanding, clarity, and meaningful change.
About Me
Xuebing Liu
I‘m a UK-trained counsellor and psychotherapist with experience supporting adults, children, and young people across various emotional and relational challenges.My approach is grounded, relational, and culturally attuned — shaped by over a decade of work in mental-health, community services, and cross-cultural settings worldwide.I work integratively, informed by person-centred and psychodynamic perspectives, with a focus on emotional safety, clarity, and genuine connection. Clients often describe my presence as calm, steady, and non-judgmental.
Training and Qualifications
I completed my postgraduate psychotherapy and counselling training in the UK through a doctoral-level programme, supported by substantial supervised clinical practice across community, school, and counselling agencies.· MSc in Counselling Studies
· COSCA-validated Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
· Professional Doctorate in Psychotherapy & Counselling
· Over 1200 hours of supervised clinical work
· Ongoing CPD to maintain ethical, safe, and up-to-date practice
· Training in person-centred, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and relational modalities
Approach / How I Work
My approach to therapy is relational, reflective, and grounded in emotional safety. I aim to offer a calm and confidential therapeutic space where you can slow down, speak freely, and explore experiences that may feel confusing, overwhelming, or difficult to hold alone.
I work integratively, drawing primarily from person-centred and psychodynamic traditions, while being attentive to cultural background, family relationships, and the patterns that shape how you think, feel, and relate to others.
Rather than focusing on quick fixes, I work collaboratively and at your pace, allowing space for clarity, meaning, and change to emerge in a way that feels safe and sustainable.
Experience
· Work with adults on anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship patterns
· Experience supporting children and young people through school-based counselling and early-intervention services
· Clinical work within community and charity organisations offering accessible, low-cost counselling
· Experience with cross-cultural clients and international students navigating identity, belonging, and adjustment
· Work with individuals processing early experiences, attachment-based concerns, and relational trauma
· Significant experience providing therapy online, offering safe, confidential and consistent support across distance
Services
What I Offer
• One-to-one online counselling
• Integrative work grounded in psychodynamic and person-centred approaches
• A confidential, reflective, and relational space to explore your experiences
• Collaborative goal-setting with regular reviews
Areas I Support
• Anxiety, low mood, and stress
• Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
• Self-esteem and identity concerns
• Life transitions and cross-cultural adjustment
• Grief, loss, and emotional overwhelm
• Attachment, early experiences, and relational trauma
How We Work
• Each session lasts 50 minutes
• Sessions take place online via Zoom
• Frequency: Usually weekly, at a regular agreed time
• Initial session focuses on your goals and concerns
• We review progress regularly and adapt the work together
Fees
• £60 / RMB 500 per 50-minute session
• Payment is made prior to each session
• Payment via bank transfer, wire transfer, or Alipay
• No sliding scale is currently offered
Booking
Beginning therapy can feel uncertain, and it’s important that you feel comfortable with the person you speak to. If you’d like to meet for an initial conversation, you can contact me to arrange a brief introductory session.
All contact is strictly confidential.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is your cancellation policy?Weekly sessions rely on consistency. Once we have agreed on a regular time, that slot is reserved for you.If you know you need to miss a session, giving at least 48 hours’ notice may allow us to arrange an alternative time, though this cannot always be guaranteed.2. What happens in the initial consultation?The initial 15-minute consultation is a brief space for us to meet, understand what brings you to therapy, and see whether my approach feels like a good fit.
There is no obligation to continue.3. What if I’m unsure about continuing therapy afterward?You can take time to think. If you choose to continue, we will agree on a regular weekly time. If not, no problem — you are welcome to return in the future.4. Do you offer online sessions?Yes. All sessions are currently offered online via Zoom.5. How long is each session?50 minutes, once a week at a regular time.