Jianing Lyu
Integrative Counsellor & Developmental Psychologist
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
I offer a reflective, person-centred space for expats, international students, and those navigating life transitions. You are welcome to speak at your own pace, even if things are not yet clear or easy to put into words.
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At a glance
€30 per session
Halle, GermanyAvailable online onlyLast active
Experienced on It's Complicated12 months on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Usually responds within 24 hours
About me
I hold a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychopathology from the United Kingdom and have a strong interest in supporting people through emotional challenges and periods of change.
My background includes working with students navigating academic pressure, relationships, and questions about their future, as well as experience in a hospital rehabilitation setting supporting individuals coping with illness and recovery.
Having lived across cultures myself, I understand that starting over in a new environment can bring both opportunities and emotional complexity. Feelings such as uncertainty, self-doubt, or not quite belonging can be difficult to put into words, yet deeply impactful.
I feel particularly drawn to working with expats and international students, as well as anyone going through transitions or questioning their place, identity, or direction in life. I aim to offer a space where these experiences can be explored with care, at your own pace, and without judgment.
I speak:
EnglishChinese
Location:
Halle, Germany
Approach
Treatment Approaches
Humanistic psychologyRecommended for those looking for a therapy that emphasizes personal growth and self-fulfillment, focusing on becoming your best self in a positive, non-judgmental space.
Narrative therapyRecommended for those who want to rewrite the way they view their life story and feel more empowered in their personal journey.
Person-centered approachRecommended for those looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space where they can lead the conversation and explore their feelings at their own pace.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in person-centred and narrative perspectives.
I see counselling as a space where your experiences can be explored in a way that feels respectful and unhurried. Rather than focusing on “fixing” problems, I am interested in understanding how certain patterns, feelings, or stories have taken shape in your life, and whether there might be space for alternative ways of seeing and relating to them.
In our conversations, we may explore what feels difficult, what matters to you, and what has perhaps been overlooked or left unspoken. I aim to support you in reconnecting with your own sense of meaning, direction, and self-trust.
I work particularly well with people who are navigating life transitions, cultural adjustment, burnout, or questions around self-worth and identity. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting — we can begin wherever you are.
Experience
12 months at It's Complicated
Research Assistant in the Rehabilitation Department - Shanxian Hygeia Hospital, Shanxian, China, 2023 - 2024
Contributed to interdisciplinary research on emotional well-being, behavioural interventions, and psychological support in chronic illness recovery.
Psychological Rehabilitation Assistant in the Rehabilitation Department -Shanxian Hygeia Hospital, Shanxian, China, 2016 - 2018
Assisted psychiatrists and therapists in conducting psychological assessments and supporting patients during recovery.
Student Mentor - Shanxian No.1 High School of Shandong, Shanxian, China, 2015 - 2016
Mentored students through academic and personal development planning. Helped students manage stress, self-confidence, and social relationships.
Education
MSc in Developmental Psychopathology, Durham University, Durham, United Kingdom, 2022
BSc in Biological Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China, 2015
Services
Intro Call
Free • 20 min • Online
Individual Session
€30 • 50 min • Online
Therapists for Ukraine Initiative
Free • 50 min • Online
As part of the Therapists for Ukraine initiative, I provide free online sessions for people whose lives have been directly affected by the war in Ukraine.
If you would like to access support through this program, please include "Therapists for Ukraine" in your message when contacting me.Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
€30 per session
Halle, GermanyAvailable online onlyLast active
Experienced on It's Complicated12 months on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Usually responds within 24 hours
Next available: Jun 23