Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung, HCPC - Therapist in United Kingdom

ACT and CBT
EMDR when suitable
Speaks English Mandarin Cantonese

About Klaris

Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung is a clinical psychologist with ten years of practice. She holds HCPC registration and offers therapy in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Her work includes helping people manage stress, sleep problems, anxiety, trauma, bereavement and mood difficulties.

Her approach blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a gentle, non-judgemental stance. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside client-centred and existential ideas. Sessions focus on clear, doable steps rather than jargon.

People come for help with a wide range of concerns, such as depression, panic, obsessive thoughts, eating and sleep difficulties, parenting strain, and life transitions. She also addresses attachment and family of origin issues, caregiver stress and feelings of isolation or shame. Discussions aim to clarify priorities and reduce unhelpful patterns.

In therapy, she pays attention to practical skills and values-based goals. That might mean practising new ways of responding to worry, trying brief behavioural experiments, or processing traumatic memories when appropriate. The pace is set by the person in front of her and by their readiness to try different methods.

International clients may be supported, and sessions are offered from the United Kingdom. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions based on availability.

How these therapies are used in online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and getting unstuck from avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns through structured exercises and homework, which can help with panic, phobias, insomnia and mood problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method for processing distressing memories and traumatic experiences when people are ready to work on them.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different methods, and together you will decide what to try first. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress or needs change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work, family life and travel, and reducing time spent commuting. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or evening appointments when needed. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know how sessions are arranged with this therapist.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Eating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Eating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and sleep difficulties, among other concerns such as eating issues, panic and obsessive thoughts.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and compassionate, combining ACT, CBT and client-centred ideas to set clear, manageable goals and teach coping skills.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mood, stress and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and location are relevant?

She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for therapy?

Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese to suit different language preferences.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted; confirm any regional details when arranging sessions.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.