Vanessa Liu, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
When the Past Still Shows Up in How You Love, Rest, and See Yourself
Therapy for complex trauma (CPTSD), attachment wounds and shame. Virtual sessions across Ontario.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) · Virtual across Ontario
Who I Work With
Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
Not one big event, but years of feeling unsafe, unseen or on guard. You look fine on the outside and feel exhausted underneath.
Attachment & Relationships
You want closeness, and something makes it feel unsafe. You pull away, or hold on too tight.
Shame & Self-Worth
A constant inner critic that says you're too much, or not enough.
You Might Relate to This
- You're hardest on the people closest to you, and you hate that.
- Conflict makes you shut down or panic.
- You struggle to believe people when they say they care.
- Your family relationships are loving and painful at the same time.
- You feel guilty for having hard feelings about people you love.
- You're always waiting for things to go wrong.
A Note from Vanessa
The patterns that hurt the most usually started as protection. Staying quiet, staying small, staying ready. They made sense once. Therapy with me is a steady place to slow down and understand where those patterns came from, without blaming yourself or the people you love. We go at a pace that feels safe. Healing doesn't always look like relief at first. Sometimes it looks like finally feeling what you've been avoiding. That's not going backwards. That's movement.
About Vanessa Liu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO · Practises under clinical supervision
Languages: English
Hello, my name is Vanessa, and I'm a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with the CRPO. With a degree in social psychology, I bring a deep understanding of human behaviour and relationships to my practice.
My goal as a therapist is rooted in my values. I value getting to know people—their stories, thoughts, desires and the experiences that have shaped who they are. I believe our personal stories form the foundation of how we make decisions and experience our lives. Creating a dedicated time and space to reflect on where you are, what matters most to you, and how you want your life to feel is a step toward building a life that truly aligns with who you are. I'd be honoured to walk alongside you on this journey, no matter where you are right now, to listen to your story and help you shape the path forward. I bring compassion, warmth and openness to the exploration of what brings you to seek out therapy and your hopes moving forward.
How It Works
Book a free 15-minute consultation with Vanessa.
Start sessions virtually, from anywhere in Ontario.
Work at your own pace toward feeling safer in your relationships and in yourself.
Fees & Insurance
Individual session (50 min): $170 · Couples or family: $200
Covered by most extended health benefit plans. Receipts provided for reimbursement.
Free 15-minute consultation.