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Maloney Liu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
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Maloney Liu

Psychotherapist, MBACP (she, they)

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5 Endorsed
King's Cross, London WC1X
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Many of us grew up before people talked much about mental, emotional and relational fitness (in some cultures, it’s still not talked about). We’ve had caregivers and authority figures 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?
Maloney Liu now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

King's Cross

London WC1X map
Generally available Mon-Wed 2pm-8pm and Fri-Sat 10am-4pm. In-person preferred. Appointments can be 60, 75, or 90 minutes long.
I specialize in Complex Trauma/Coercive Control/Abuse and Neglect, Hong Kong/Chinese/Asian Family Dynamics and Self Esteem 
£95 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

King's Cross

London WC1X map
Generally available Mon-Wed 2pm-8pm and Fri-Sat 10am-4pm. In-person preferred. Appointments can be 60, 75, or 90 minutes long.
I specialize in Complex Trauma/Coercive Control/Abuse and Neglect, Hong Kong/Chinese/Asian Family Dynamics and Self Esteem 
£95 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £95

Payment Methods

Bank transfer
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My standard fees are £95-£125 depending on your income and when we work (extended sessions charged pro rata). These fees enable me to maintain a high level of service with a realistic caseload, engage in more training and supervision than the minimum required, and offer concessions to those in need.
Photo of Maloney Liu, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Maloney Liu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My standard fees are £95-£125 depending on your income and when we work (extended sessions charged pro rata). These fees enable me to maintain a high level of service with a realistic caseload, engage in more training and supervision than the minimum required, and offer concessions to those in need.
Photo of Maloney Liu, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Maloney Liu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Maloney Liu

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, PGDip (Level 7), University of East London

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education Adv Cert in Counselling & Adv Cert in Life Coaching
  • Degree/Diploma from Boston University
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Trained in Hong Kong and the UK, in Chinese and in English, I bring a multicultural, systemic perspective to my work, informed also by my multidisciplinary education, professional experience in the tech and creative industries, and lived experience of complex trauma and recovery.
Photo of Maloney Liu, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Maloney Liu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Trained in Hong Kong and the UK, in Chinese and in English, I bring a multicultural, systemic perspective to my work, informed also by my multidisciplinary education, professional experience in the tech and creative industries, and lived experience of complex trauma and recovery.
Photo of Maloney Liu, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Maloney Liu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Complex Trauma/Coercive Control/Abuse and Neglect
  • Hong Kong/Chinese/Asian Family Dynamics
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Guidance
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I specialise in complex, relational, and generational trauma. You may have endured a chaotic or emotionally inhibited upbringing and high-demand, volatile relationships. You may be suffering from depression or anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficulty identifying and regulating your emotions, intimacy issues, a sense of worth that's tied to your productivity, etc.
Photo of Maloney Liu, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Maloney Liu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I specialise in complex, relational, and generational trauma. You may have endured a chaotic or emotionally inhibited upbringing and high-demand, volatile relationships. You may be suffering from depression or anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficulty identifying and regulating your emotions, intimacy issues, a sense of worth that's tied to your productivity, etc.
Photo of Maloney Liu, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Maloney Liu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

5 Endorsements

Irene Baez
Irene Baez
Psychotherapist, MBBS, MBACP
Mel is incredibly committed to her ongoing development as a coach and therapist. She brings her own experience of recovery and successfully creates a safe, culturally sensitive and inclusive environment. She is deeply passionate about trauma-informed care.
Tom Squire
Tom Squire
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Mel brings compassion and wisdom to her work. She readily tunes into the realities of people's lives, offering a supportive, safe and culturally-informed space in which people feel empowered to change and grow.
Shabnum Hasan
Shabnum Hasan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Mel is warm, compassionate and listens exceptionally well, offering insightful reflections and support. She knows a great deal about complex trauma and unhealthy family dynamics, and brings this expertise to her work with clients.
Ed Sammons
Ed Sammons
Counsellor, MBACP
Nicholas Harrop
Nicholas Harrop
Counsellor, MBACP
Mel is a compassionate, insightful and knowledgeable therapist. She is an expert in how trauma affects our relationships and sense of identity, and how this can play out within families.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Cantonese , 
Traditional/Simplified Chinese

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Cantonese , 
Traditional/Simplified Chinese

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma-Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST)
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My approach is pluralistic: 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. Complex trauma is multi-faceted; healing will be too. My clients appreciate my sturdiness, playfulness, and psychoeducation with relevant (and sometimes funny!) analogies.
Photo of Maloney Liu, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Maloney Liu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My approach is pluralistic: 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. Complex trauma is multi-faceted; healing will be too. My clients appreciate my sturdiness, playfulness, and psychoeducation with relevant (and sometimes funny!) analogies.
Photo of Maloney Liu, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Maloney Liu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

King's Cross

London WC1X

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Generally available Mon-Wed 2pm-8pm and Fri-Sat 10am-4pm. In-person preferred. Appointments can be 60, 75, or 90 minutes long.
Photo of Maloney Liu, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Maloney Liu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
"
Generally available Mon-Wed 2pm-8pm and Fri-Sat 10am-4pm. In-person preferred. Appointments can be 60, 75, or 90 minutes long.
Photo of Maloney Liu, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Maloney Liu
Psychotherapist, MBACP