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Shu-Han Liu

Counsellor profile

Shu-Han Liu, AASW

Based in Australia · 3 years of experience

Counsellor for stress, anxiety and trauma

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At a glance

Registration
AASW, Australia (493542)
Qualifications
AASW
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Based in
Australia

Details come from information Shu-Han supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem and depression

About Shu-Han

AASW, 3 years' experience. Shu-Han Liu works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues such as ageing and geriatric concerns, attachment difficulties, avoidant personality traits, body image, communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, family problems, immigration challenges, isolation and loneliness, money and financial stress, mood disorders, multicultural concerns, and obsessive-compulsive behaviours.

Shu-Han describes her way of working as collaborative and client-led. She listens and invites two-way interaction so people can talk through what matters to them. Sessions are practical and conversational rather than filled with jargon. The aim is to help people notice what’s getting in the way and try different ways of coping.

She brings professional social work experience and lived experience supporting people affected by domestic violence, migration and mental health caring roles. That background informs her approach to practical guidance and psychosocial support. Sessions may include behaviour-based strategies and problem-solving tasks to improve day-to-day wellbeing.

Shu-Han works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and pays attention to cultural and immigration-related stresses. She notes how isolation and financial strain can affect mental health and helps people manage those pressures alongside emotional concerns. Conversations include communication skills and ways to reduce unhelpful routines.

Shu-Han is based in Australia and uses her AASW credential. She has three years of experience in social work and counselling settings. Before booking, confirm current session options and details with the service.

Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling options

Shu-Han uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping. One approach emphasises behaviour-based strategies that help people adjust daily routines and reduce unhelpful habits; this can be useful for anxiety, mood problems and obsessive-compulsive behaviours. Another approach draws on psychosocial support and problem-solving; it looks at social stresses, financial or immigration-related pressures, and works through concrete steps to improve functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work in the first few sessions. She will collaborate with the client to identify priorities, try suitable techniques, and adjust the plan based on how well they help. This is a shared process where goals and methods are revisited together.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Remote counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or removing the need to be on camera for the whole appointment. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can offer these practical advantages while working with clients on the issues above.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus several related concerns such as isolation, family problems and OCD.

How would she describe her counselling style?

Her style is collaborative and client-led, using active listening and two-way interaction to help people talk through practical coping strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience in social work and counselling-related roles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the AASW and is based in Australia.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with counselling?

Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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