But Houllier admits to holding a meeting with Gerrard to discuss his recent troubles, but vowed that both he and other Anfield staff will help the midfielder.
He said: "I spoke to Steven last night. We have a kind of meeting on a regular basis. Every player has got to question himself and say am I doing the right things. Can he do more for the team and himself.
"I have to say I have not mentioned anything about Steven's lifestyle. That's not a problem. But it's a fact that since the last game with the national team he's not performed to his level.
"To me the standard he can perform to is higher and because I rate him so much I expect him to give more.
"I have given him five chances and bringing him back to the team after the Leeds and Moscow performance was a sign of my trust and faith in him as it was when I played him against Basle. Remember I also made him captain against Southampton.
"He's going through a difficult period and he needs help from myself, his team-mates and the coaching staff.
"He should get better and even stronger after this period but at the moment we are disappointed in him."