Xuanchen (Michaela) Liu
Xuanchen Liu
Phone
Mobile
Email
[email protected]
Website

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Master of Counselling
Languages
Cantonese,Chinese
Registration Number
32121
Registration category
Certified Practising
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
I am a counsellor with a Master of Counselling, offering a warm, respectful, and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their concerns. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship difficulties, cultural and migrant-related issues, school-related concerns, eating-related concerns, and broader mental health challenges.

My approach is flexible, client-centred, and culturally responsive. I primarily draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while also integrating person-centred, emotion-focused, brief therapy, and solution-focused approaches where appropriate. I believe that therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and I work collaboratively with each client to find an approach that suits their needs, goals, and circumstances.

Alongside my counselling practice, I am currently a PhD candidate in psychiatry/mental health research at the UNSW Sydney, where my research focuses on treatment approaches for depression, anxiety, and stress.

I offer telehealth counselling via secure online sessions. I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, and have conversational Cantonese. My diverse background and experience in multidisciplinary settings inform my culturally responsive approach to supporting clients from different cultural, personal, and professional contexts.
Practice opening hours
By appointment.
Issues I can help with
Anxiety, Childhood or adolescent issues, Conflict resolution, Cultural issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Migrant issues, Relationship issues, School counselling, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Brief therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focussed Therapy, Motivational interviewing, Person-centred counselling, Solution-focussed therapy

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