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

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