Maloney Liu

Maloney Liu


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Therapist - King's Cross

King's Cross WC1X
Sessions from £95.00

Features

  • Wheelchair accessible office
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

In-person in King's Cross: Friday (afternoon and evening)

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About me and my therapy practice

Many of us millennials grew up before people talked much about mental, emotional, and relational fitness (and in some cultures, it's still not talked about). We've had caregivers, teachers, and bosses with their own unhealed wounds, limiting their ability to support our development and model healthy life skills.

Add in societal norms that overvalue intellectual and economic achievements, various forms of systemic and culturally sanctioned oppression, lack of awareness of neurodiversity . . . Is it any wonder that many of us are left with a kind of psychological malnutrition, some wonky beliefs, and a lot of shame and guilt and mean voices in our head?

I'm Mel, an English-Chinese bilingual therapist and coach with a trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+/GSRD-affirming (including asexuality) and neuro-affirming practice. It's never too late to reap the benefits of a consistently safe, growth-fostering environment, address unmet psychological needs, and develop the core human skills we all need to thrive.

We can review and edit the stories you tell yourself and distinguish between values you inherited and values that are truly yours. We can work with the brain you’ve got, not against it. We can break generational cycles and survival strategies that have outlived their usefulness and build a better future.

Where would you like to start?

Practice description

I specialise in complex, relational, and intergenerational trauma. You may have had an emotionally inhibited or chaotic upbringing. You may have been in volatile relationships where you walked on eggshells. You may recognise yourself in terms like adult children of emotionally immature parents and childhood emotional neglect. You may be suffering from chronic depression or anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficulty identifying and regulating your emotions, intimacy issues, a sense of worth that's dependent on your productivity, etc.

Complex trauma is multi-faceted; healing will be too.

My approach is pluralistic, a collaborative, integrative perspective deeply rooted in humanistic and person-centred values. We'll discuss what you want from therapy, and together we'll decide how to get there, knowing that we've got many modalities to draw upon and that I'll meet you where you are.

Among the main modalities I integrate and/or am informed by are:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Bowen Family Systems Theory
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Trauma-Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST)

Trained in Hong Kong and the UK, in Cantonese (廣東話) and in English, I bring a multicultural, systemic perspective to my work, informed also by my multidisciplinary education, training in coaching and positive psychology, professional experience in the tech and creative industries, and lived experience of complex trauma and recovery.

Our work together can address trauma on cognitive, emotional, behavioural and somatic levels, while recognising cultural and structural factors at play as well. I also understand the overlap between trauma and neurodivergence.

My clients appreciate my sturdiness, empathic confrontation, and knack for relatable (and sometimes funny!) analogies. Therapy can be more enjoyable than you may think.

My first session

Prior to our first session, I'll invite you to a free, 20-minute consultation on Zoom. This initial consultation is a chance for me to get a sense of what brings you to therapy and see whether/how I can help, and for you to get a sense of what I'm like and ask any questions that will help you decide whether to book your first session with me.

Our first session, charged at usual fee*, will give you a good idea of how I listen, give and receive feedback, help you connect the dots, and identify possible areas to work on. This will be one of two sessions in which I gather, in as organic a way as possible, information about your current lifestyle, upbringing, significant life events, support networks, etc. that will inform our treatment plan.

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* A note on fees:

My standard fees for this King's Cross location range from £95 to £125 depending on your income. These fees enable me to maintain a high level of service with an optimal client load, engage in more relevant training and supervision than the minimum required, and offer low-cost sessions to those who may not otherwise be able to access therapy.

Types of therapy

CBT, Cognitive, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Solution focused brief therapy

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work

Languages spoken

English, Chinese (Cantonese)

Therapist - Hackney

Hackney E8
Sessions from £90.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available

Availability

In-person in Hackney: Saturday (morning and afternoon) – full as of 9 January 2025

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About me and my therapy practice

Many of us millennials grew up before people talked much about mental, emotional, and relational fitness (and in some cultures, it's still not talked about). We've had caregivers, teachers, and bosses with their own unhealed wounds, limiting their ability to support our development and model healthy life skills.

Add in societal norms that overvalue intellectual and economic achievements, various forms of systemic and culturally sanctioned oppression, lack of awareness of neurodiversity . . . Is it any wonder that many of us are left with a kind of psychological malnutrition, some wonky beliefs, and a lot of shame and guilt and mean voices in our head?

I'm Mel, an English-Chinese bilingual therapist and coach with a trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+/GSRD-affirming (including asexuality) and neuro-affirming practice. It's never too late to reap the benefits of a consistently safe, growth-fostering environment, address unmet psychological needs, and develop the core human skills we all need to thrive.

We can review and edit the stories you tell yourself and distinguish between values you inherited and values that are truly yours. We can work with the brain you’ve got, not against it. We can break generational cycles and survival strategies that have outlived their usefulness and build a better future.

Where would you like to start?

Practice description

I specialise in complex, relational, and intergenerational trauma. You may have had an emotionally inhibited or chaotic upbringing. You may have been in volatile relationships where you walked on eggshells. You may recognise yourself in terms like adult children of emotionally immature parents and childhood emotional neglect. You may be suffering from chronic depression or anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficulty identifying and regulating your emotions, intimacy issues, a sense of worth that's dependent on your productivity, etc.

Complex trauma is multi-faceted; healing will be too. 

My approach is pluralistic, a collaborative, integrative perspective deeply rooted in humanistic and person-centred valuesWe'll discuss what you want from therapy, and together we'll decide how to get there, knowing that we've got many modalities to draw upon and that I'll meet you where you are. 

Among the main modalities I integrate and/or am informed by are:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Bowen Family Systems Theory
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Trauma-Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST)

Trained in Hong Kong and the UK, in Cantonese (廣東話) and in English, I bring a multicultural, systemic perspective to my work, informed also by my multidisciplinary education, training in coaching and positive psychology, professional experience in the tech and creative industries, and lived experience of complex trauma and recovery.

Our work together can address trauma on cognitive, emotional, behavioural and somatic levels, while recognising cultural and structural factors at play as well. I also understand the overlap between trauma and neurodivergence.

My clients appreciate my sturdiness, playfulness, and psychoeducation with relatable (and sometimes funny!) analogies. Therapy can be more enjoyable than you may think.

My first session

Prior to our first session, I'd invite you to a free, 20-minute consultation on Zoom. This initial consultation is a chance for me to get a sense of what brings you to therapy and see whether/how I can help, and for you to get a sense of what I'm like and ask any questions that will help you decide whether to book your first session with me.

Our first session, charged at usual fee*, will give you a good idea of how I listen, give and receive feedback, help you connect the dots, and identify possible areas to work on. This will be one of two sessions in which I gather, in as organic a way as possible, information about your current lifestyle, upbringing, significant life events, support networks, etc. that will inform our treatment plan.

***

* A note on fees:

My standard fees for this Hackney location range from £90 to £125 depending on your income. These fees enable me to maintain a high level of service with an optimal client load, engage in more relevant training and supervision than the minimum required, and offer low-cost sessions to those who may not otherwise be able to access therapy.

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Career coaching, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Development coaching, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues

Types of therapy

CBT, Cognitive, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Solution focused brief therapy

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work

Languages spoken

English, Chinese (Cantonese)

Therapist - Bloomsbury/Holborn

Bloomsbury/Holborn WC1A
Sessions from £100.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available

Availability

In-person in Bloomsbury/Holborn: Tuesday (afternoon and evening)

See other listings for other locations

About me and my therapy practice

Many of us millennials grew up before people talked much about mental, emotional, and relational fitness (and in some cultures, it's still not talked about). We've had caregivers, teachers, and bosses with their own unhealed wounds, limiting their ability to support our development and model healthy life skills.

Add in societal norms that overvalue intellectual and economic achievements, various forms of systemic and culturally sanctioned oppression, lack of awareness of neurodiversity . . . Is it any wonder that many of us are left with a kind of psychological malnutrition, some wonky beliefs, and a lot of shame and guilt and mean voices in our head?

I'm Mel, an English-Chinese bilingual therapist and coach with a trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+/GSRD-affirming (including asexuality) and neuro-affirming practice. It's never too late for you to reap the benefits of a consistently safe, growth-fostering environment, address unmet psychological needs, and develop the core human skills we all need to thrive.

We can review and edit the stories you tell yourself and distinguish between values you inherited and values that are truly yours. We can work with the brain you’ve got, not against it. We can break generational cycles and survival strategies that have outlived their usefulness and build a better future.

Where would you like to start?

Practice description

I specialise in complex, relational, and intergenerational trauma. You may have had an emotionally inhibited or chaotic upbringing. You may have been in volatile relationships where you walked on eggshells. You may recognise yourself in terms like adult children of emotionally immature parents and childhood emotional neglect. You may be suffering from chronic depression or anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficulty identifying and regulating your emotions, intimacy issues, a sense of worth that's dependent on your productivity, etc.

Complex trauma is multi-faceted; healing will be too.

My approach is pluralistic, a collaborative, integrative perspective deeply rooted in humanistic and person-centred values. We'll discuss what you want from therapy, and together we'll decide how to get there, knowing that we've got many modalities to draw upon and that I'll meet you where you are.

Among the main modalities I integrate and/or am informed by are:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Bowen Family Systems Theory
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Trauma-Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST)

Trained in Hong Kong and the UK, in Cantonese (廣東話) and in English, I bring a multicultural, systemic perspective to my work, informed also by my multidisciplinary education, training in coaching and positive psychology, professional experience in the tech and creative industries, and lived experience of complex trauma and recovery.

Our work together can address trauma on cognitive, emotional, behavioural and somatic levels, while recognising cultural and structural factors at play as well. I also understand the overlap between trauma and neurodivergence.

My clients appreciate my sturdiness, empathic confrontation, and knack for relatable (and sometimes funny!) analogies. Therapy can be more enjoyable than you may think.

My first session

Prior to our first session, I'd invite you to a free, 20-minute consultation on Zoom. This initial consultation is a chance for me to get a sense of what brings you to therapy and see whether/how I can help, and for you to get a sense of what I'm like and ask any questions that will help you decide whether to book your first session with me.

Our first session, charged at usual fee*, will give you a good idea of how I listen, give and receive feedback, help you connect the dots, and identify possible areas to work on. This will be one of two sessions in which I gather, in as organic a way as possible, information about your current lifestyle, upbringing, significant life events, support networks, etc. that will inform our treatment plan.

***

* A note on fees:

My standard fees for this Bloomsbury/Holborn location range from £100 to £125 depending on your income. These fees enable me to maintain a high level of service with an optimal client load, engage in more relevant training and supervision than the minimum required, and offer low-cost sessions to those who may not otherwise be able to access therapy.

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Career coaching, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Development coaching, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues

Types of therapy

CBT, Cognitive, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Solution focused brief therapy

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work

Languages spoken

English, Chinese (Cantonese)