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Portrait of ​Dr. Stephen Liu, Psychotherapist and Pastor

Dr. Stephen Liu
廖金輝博士

Psychotherapist and Pastor

  • ​D.Min(Counseling) (ABS, HK)

  • MA(Professional Counseling) (ONU, USA)

  • Certified Addiction Therapist (AAAP, HK)

  • Certified Dementia Care Planner (HKADA)

  • American Positive Discipline Certified Parent Lecturer (PDA, USA)

Dr. Stephen Liu holds a Doctor of Ministry in Counselling and a Master of Arts in Professional Counselling. He also holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Christian Studies, a Master of Social Sciences, a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Social Sciences and a Certificate in Education. His theological and counselling training informs his approach to faith-integrated counselling, while his broad educational background helps him understand people with different needs.

In mainland China, Dr. Liu has also obtained qualifications as a National Level II Psychological Counsellor, a National Level III Marriage and Family Counsellor, and an Intermediate-level Child Play Therapist.

Happy Family at Home

Earlier in his career, Dr. Stephen Liu spent more than 20 years working with young people, giving him a deep understanding of their needs. Over the past decade and more, he has focused on addiction treatment. He also provides preliminary dementia screening, child play therapy, and premarital and marriage counselling using the PREPARE/ENRICH programme. He uses the T-JTA personality assessment in career and aptitude counselling.

Dr. Liu also delivers workshops and talks at organisations, schools and churches on personal growth, emotional well-being, marriage, family relationships and parenting.

Examples of Workshops, Talks and Courses Delivered

  • Positive Discipline (1–6 sessions)

  • The 6As of Parenting (1–6 sessions)

  • When Adolescence Meets Menopause (1–3 sessions)

  • Win-Win Parent–Child Communication (2 sessions)

  • How to Nurture Good Character in Children (2–6 sessions)

  • Keys to Raising the Next Generation (6–10 sessions)

  • Preparing Your Child for Primary One (1–2 sessions)

  • How to Communicate Effectively with Your Child (1–2 sessions)

  • Helping Your Child Cope with Exam Stress (1 session)

  • The Challenges and Needs of Men in Midlife (1–2 sessions)

  • Building a Happy Marriage and Family (1–2 sessions)

  • Working Together as a Couple (1 session)

  • Rebuilding the Father’s Role in the Family (1 session)

  • Being a Positive Parental Role Model (1 session)

  • Supporting Your Child Through Dating and Relationships (1 session)

  • Premarital Counselling (6–8 sessions)

  • Personal Growth (6–10 sessions)

  • The Happiness Formula (6–8 sessions)

  • When Emotions Feel Overwhelming (6–10 sessions)

  • A Mental Health Coping Toolkit (6–10 sessions)

  • Caring for a Person with Dementia (6–8 sessions)

  • Understanding Mental Health Conditions (4–6 sessions)

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