Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung

• Stress and anxiety
• EMDR and ACT
• English Mandarin Cantonese

About Klaris

Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and mood difficulties using psychotherapy and several practical approaches. She is registered with the HCPC and has ten years of clinical experience in the UK and internationally.

Dr Leung uses straightforward talking therapy alongside evidence-based methods. She helps clients notice patterns of thought and behaviour, practise new skills, and decide what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding how feelings and actions connect.

Her background includes work with people facing major life changes, bereavement, and the aftermath of abuse or disaster. She also supports those experiencing eating and sleeping problems, anger, parenting strain, and low self-esteem. Mood-related concerns such as bipolar disorder, depressive episodes and panic are part of her practice too.

Dr Leung draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing among other approaches. She discusses options with each person and agrees an approach that fits their goals and preferences.

Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese and she has experience working across different cultures and settings. Practical skills, clearer thinking, and manageable steps are central to her work.

To begin, clients are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform's booking route.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters to them, then practice actions that match those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour and testing them with practical exercises. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and panic-related difficulties.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) aims to reduce the intensity of distress tied to traumatic memories through a structured processing method. It is used for trauma and abuse-related reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses these options with each person and agrees a way forward based on individual needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may combine methods over time.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling around work, family and daily life and reducing travel time. Some formats can make shorter check-ins easier or avoid needing to be on camera; others may suit longer therapy sessions. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking.

Topics Klaris lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Bipolar disorder
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Klaris

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and panic concerns are listed among her main areas of work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR alongside client-centred work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience, working in the UK and internationally.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, shown as HCPC.

Can I have sessions in Mandarin or Cantonese?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.