Ying Liu
B.Sc., Masters of Counselling, Canadian Certified Counsellor

*Serving Clients in Alberta*

You are passionate about living a fulfilling and meaningful life. Seeking ways to improve as an individual and build deep connections. You are working to build yourself into the person you can be proud of. Each experience we encounter shapes the trajectory of this personal growth. Sometimes events and people can leave us feeling confused and drained. These overwhelming experiences can prevent you from expressing yourself. Now you feel stuck!

As your partner in change, I will be the safe anchor for you to process your experiences, find meaning and achieve your personal goals. I believe in the power of hope, strength, respect and trust. Together, we will navigate the changes that life offers and move towards gaining insight to reach your potential. This active and authentic relationship will support you in gaining clarity and self awareness through analyzing thoughts, emotions and actions. Remember, you hold the reins to your evolution; embrace the power within you to guide your journey towards the person you aspire to become.

By working with me we will :

  • Get to know your unique self to highlight your strengths through active and nonjudgmental listening.

  • Use my expertise and your approval to develop a plan towards realistic goals that reflect your beliefs and values in self-authenticity and your important relationships.

  • Learn about the foundational impact of emotional regulation to gain processing capacity and self-awareness.

  • Challenge, evaluate and create space to process thoughts and behaviours of yourself and others.

  • Empower and encourage you to face challenges with confidence.

Living our lives authentically and having autonomy can be a daunting task. I am here to support, challenge and guide you every step of the way. I take insight from the past to inform the actions in the present to create hope for the future.

I invite you to start working with me in this challenge! Hit the Get Started Now button to contact our Intake Coordinator, and ask for me, Ying!

Clinical Background and Interests

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

  • Masters of Counselling at City University of Seattle (2022).

  • Bachelor of Science - Biological & Physical Science Majors, University of Alberta (2016)

  • I use various approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Narrative Therapy.

  • Areas of experience and clinical focus:

    • Substance Use

    • Self Identity

    • Anger

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Emotional Regulation

    • Grief and Loss

    • School Difficulties/Avoidance

    • Trauma

    • Relational Conflict (e.g., couples, family, friends, coworkers)

    • Adverse Childhood Experiences

    • Medical Conditions

  • I provide individual therapy for teens (13+), and adults (18-65), as well as for couples.

  • Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

  • Some fun facts about me:

    • I have a very handsome dog that I love taking out to explore the world.

    • Something I love to do but not very good at is gardening.

    • Skydiving is on my bucket list. I would like to challenge one of my fears.

    • My favourite place to be is on the beach.

If you want to be supported and are ready to take steps towards your goals, click the Get Started Now button. Ask for Ying to begin your journey.