Qixin (Lily) Wang
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About me
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and the ways we’ve learned to cope may no longer feel enough. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or struggling with your relationship, you don’t have to face it alone.
I specialise in ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationships, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, workplace stress, burnout, life transitions, grief, cultural diversity, and LGBTQ+ areas. I ensure that your unique background, needs, and lived experiences are respected and understood.
How We Will Work Together
We begin by gently identifying the hurdles you are facing to create a personalised plan designed to help you feel like “you” again. I believe therapy should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of symptoms within the first four sessions, followed by steady, sustained improvement.
My practice is rooted in Person-Centred therapy (offering warm, non-judgmental acceptance) and enriched by Psychodynamic therapy, Transactional Analysis (TA), and Attachment Theory to help understand how your past and relational history shape your present.
Following an initial assessment of your needs, we will develop a targeted strategy to overcome your challenges and move toward healing.
Real Stories of Recovery
With my clients consistently reporting a significant transformation in their mental well-being, here is a reflection from someone I recently supported:
"Lily is such a godsend, she is friendly patient and easy to talk to, she held that well that I was able to discuss issues that I have never dare to speak before, and she helped me overcame social phobia. She also used creative tools to help me process major life traumas, by the end of our session, I felt that I had finally crossed the bridge after 35 years of suffering, and I am now ready for a new happy chapter of my life. I am so grateful of what she has helped me, I feel like a different person now."
Taking the First Step
Healing takes immense courage, and you’ve already shown it simply by being here. Please contact me for a free consultation session.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Journey, Training and Therapeutic Approach
I believe that meaningful healing begins with a trusting therapeutic relationship. While professional knowledge and therapeutic techniques are important, they are most effective when you feel safe, heard, respected, and understood.
My interest in psychology began in childhood, inspiring me to pursue professional training in the mental health and wellbeing field over the past decade. I initially trained as a hypnotherapist before qualifying as a therapeutic counsellor. I also completed a specialist Diploma in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, which deepened my understanding of how our cultural, social, and economic backgrounds can shape our experiences, challenges, and resilience, for example the experience from LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent group can be different from others. I aim to provide an inclusive, flexible, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace, feel accepted for who you are, and work towards meaningful change.
I am committed to continually developing my professional skills to provide the highest standard of care. Through ongoing learning and professional development, I complete over 300 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training post qualification. My training covers a wide range of areas, including trauma therapy, grief and bereavement, self-harm, relationship, substance use, harm reduction, and other specialist topics. This commitment helps me keep my knowledge and skills up to date, ensuring my approach remains informed, responsive, and tailored to each client's individual needs.
Professional Experience
Over the past eight years, I have gained valuable experience supporting people through some of life's most challenging and vulnerable moments.
Counsellor at St Luke’s Hospice: Supporting people living with terminal illnesses and their family members, offering compassionate emotional support and guidance through complex and difficult times.
Counsellor at NHS Recovery Steps: Providing counselling support to individuals experiencing alcohol and substance dependency, helping them navigate recovery and work towards positive change.
Counsellor at a Mental Health Crisis Support Charity: Supporting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, suicidal ideation, or previous suicide attempts with empathy, care, and sensitivity.
Student Wellbeing and Welfare Support at the University of Sheffield: Supporting students with their wellbeing and welfare needs, helping them navigate personal and emotional challenges.
These experiences have strengthened my understanding of the diverse challenges people face and reinforced my belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.
A Therapeutic Approach Tailored to You
I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to counselling. Every person brings their own experiences, strengths, and needs, so I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to find what works best for you.
My specialist training includes Rewind Trauma and Phobia Therapy and Grief and Bereavement. Depending on your needs and preferences, I may also incorporate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, EMDR tapping, and creative activities such as drawing and imagery.
Together, we can explore difficult experiences, recognise unhelpful patterns, develop new perspectives, and build on your existing strengths. Sometimes this means talking things through; at other times, creative or experiential approaches may help you express feelings that are difficult to put into words.
My priority is to meet you where you are and work collaboratively towards what matters most to you. There is no pressure to follow a particular path or work at a particular pace. Your story, your needs, and your wellbeing remain at the heart of our work together.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£55 per session pay as you go.
You can have as many or as less sessions as you feel like. There is no minimum session commitment.
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Further information
My clients often seek therapy for specific life transitions, trauma, or stress. Goal-Oriented, symptom focused (CBT/IFS): Focus on identifying patterns, root cause and finding practical solutions.
Psychodynamic: Exploring how past experiences and childhood attachments influence current relationships, and find way to break that circle.
Integrative: Combining different theories (e.g., Person-Centered, TA, psychodynamic and CBT) to fit their specific personality.
Older Adults (65+)
Focus often shifts toward legacy, grief, and physical changes.
Reminiscence Therapy: Encouraging the client to share life stories to find meaning and resolve past conflicts.
Existential Therapy: Addressing fears regarding mortality and the search for continued purpose.
Accessibility: I offer online therapy or potentially home visit for clients with limited movement capability.
