Cherrie Liu

Clinical Psychologist

Cherrie is a clinical psychologist who understands firsthand what it means to navigate life between cultures. As a first-generation immigrant herself, she is deeply passionate about supporting people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds — helping them feel seen, heard, and understood.

She has work experience with clients across the lifespan, from young children to older adults, in both private practice and non-profit settings. Cherrie believes therapy works best as a true partnership. Together with her clients, she creates a warm, emotionally safe space where they can explore their challenges, draw on their strengths, and move toward the goals that matter most to them.

Her approach is culturally sensitive, strength-based, compassionate, and practical. She draws on a range of evidence-based therapies — including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — tailoring them to each person’s unique needs and story.

Cherrie offers therapy in Cantonese, English and basic Mandarin, and currently works with adults only.

Areas of interest and experience:

  • Adjustment issues (e.g. immigration, separation and divorce, grief and loss)
  • Anxiety disorders (e.g. social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias)
  • Depression and unstable mood
  • Relationship difficulties, including parenting and marital challenges
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Emotion regulation
  • Stress management
  • Perfectionism
  • Procrastination

Educational Background

  • Master of Psychology Practice (Clinical)
  • Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Psychology
  • Graduate Diploma in Psychology
  • Graduate Diploma in Counselling
  • Master of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Business

Please note: Cherrie does not provide therapy for eating disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, or substance-related disorders.

Fees

Cherrie’s standard fees are $240 per session.

If you have a valid referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your Family Doctor (GP), Psychiatrist or Paediatrician, you are eligible for a Medicare rebate of $149.05 per session with a Clinical Psychologist for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Each session lasts for 50-55 minutes.

Low Income Health Care Card holders are eligible for a reduced fee of $150 per session. If you have a valid GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan, your sessions will be bulk billed and you will have no out-of-pocket costs.

Most private health funds provide rebates. Please contact your health fund for details.  

If you have financial difficulties, you may apply for a fee subsidy when you book the appointment.

Cherrie’s Sharings

SBS Sharing – Parenting Together: Grandparents’ Role in Caring for Grandchildren

Languages: Cantonese / English / Mandarin (Basic Conversational)

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