About Me

Xuebing Liu

I am a UK-trained counsellor and psychotherapist, and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP, UK), with extensive experience supporting adults, children, and young people presenting with a range of emotional and relational concerns.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.· Professional Doctorate in Psychotherapy & Counselling
· MSc in Counselling Studies
· COSCA-validated Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
· Over 1500 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

In our sessions, I offer a confidential space to explore the experiences that feel too heavy to carry alone. My practice is particularly focused on:- Examining the patterns in your past and present relationships to help you build more fulfilling connections and firmer boundaries.-Safely making sense of difficult childhood experiences or early life events that continue to impact your self-esteem and how you navigate the world today.-Developing sustainable ways to manage overwhelming feelings, moving beyond "quick fixes" toward lasting internal resilience.-Acknowledging how your unique background and life journey shape your psychological landscape.We will work collaboratively and at your pace.

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

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

• £55 / RMB 500 per 50-minute session
• Payment is made prior to each session
• Payment via Wise transfer, or Alipay
• No sliding scale is currently offered