- Multilingual therapist
- Trauma informed care
- Practical skill building
About Klaris
Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung is a clinical psychologist who works in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. She has around 10 years of experience and lists HCPC as a credential. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and major life changes, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and client-centred ways of working. In sessions she helps people understand their thoughts and emotions, set meaningful goals and practise skills that fit their daily life.
She often helps with areas such as parenting strain, eating and sleeping difficulties, mood fluctuations, panic and obsessive concerns. She also addresses attachment and family of origin issues, guilt, shame and feelings of isolation. Sessions aim to be steady and paced to the individual rather than rushed.
Dr Leung describes therapy as a joint process. She listens first, then co-designs steps that feel useful and doable. Practical exercises, reflection and gradual exposure to difficult memories or sensations may form parts of the work when relevant.
People who value clear explanations and a calm, respectful style may find this approach helpful. Her background includes broad clinical experience across a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, and she accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally.
How these approaches work online and together
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to act in ways that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping after disruption. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often suits worry, panic, obsessive concerns and mood problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories using structured processing and can help when past events continue to cause strong reactions.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals shift or new challenges emerge.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around busy days and keeping continuity when life or location changes. Please confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find online meetings make it easier to schedule regular check-ins, follow up on homework between sessions and keep momentum when coping with ongoing stressors.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and major life changes, and also lists trauma, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain and mood disorders among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining ACT, CBT, EMDR and client-centred approaches to help people understand feelings, set goals and try practical steps.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has about 10 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties and with people from diverse backgrounds.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices from the United Kingdom and lists HCPC as a credential in her profile.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients according to the information provided.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost model?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.