About Dilys C. Y. Liu
Psychologist & Psychotherapist
PsyD, MFT, CPsychol
My Journey & Experience
With over 16 years of professional experience, I have supported children, young people, parents and families across clinical, educational and community settings. I have previously worked as a hospital-based child and family psychologist, school psychologist, and school counsellor.
My approach brings together psychological assessment, psychotherapy, an understanding of child development and compassionate, trauma-informed practice. It is also shaped by my lived experience as a parent of neurodivergent children, deepening my understanding of the strengths and challenges of children and their families.
Alongside my psychological work, I have been involved in supporting and advocating for vulnerable individuals affected by crime, racial violence, and relationship violence since 2009. In 2010, I received a commendation from the Metropolitan Police in London in recognition of my contributions.
These experiences continue to shape my commitment to understanding each individual beyond diagnostic labels and providing thoughtful, evidence-informed support.
Background
Academic Qualifications
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), USA
Master of Arts in Family Therapy, HK
Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy, UK
BSc(Hons) in Psychology, UK
Professional Membership & Credentials
British Psychological Society (BPS) — Chartered Member CPsychol
BPS Qualified Test User — Educational & Foresnsic
BPS Register of Qualifications in Test Use (RQTU)
British Association Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) — Registered Member
American Psychological Association — Full Member
Professional Assessment Training
Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET)
Certificate of Competence in Forensic Testing (CCFT)
Certificate of Competence in Access Arrangements (CCAA)
Professional Therapy & Mental Health Training
Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Child-Parent Relationship Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy
Trauma-informed CBT
CBT for Autism
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Sand Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Certified Traumatologist Training
Certified Narcissist Abuse Treatment Clinical Training