Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung
Compassionate practical therapy for distressing life issues
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About Klaris
Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung is a clinical psychologist who combines practical therapies with a calm, respectful approach. She speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese and has a decade of experience supporting people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and difficult life changes.
Her name and shorthand HCPC appear with her professional registration in the UK. She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning new ways to manage distressing thoughts and feelings, and building skills people can use at home.
Background and approach
The aim is to make day-to-day life more manageable and meaningful. Her background includes ten years working in clinical settings and community care. That experience shapes a practical style that balances problem-solving with attention to personal values.
Dr Leung helps people untangle issues like grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, panic attacks and mood instability. She pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment and feelings of abandonment, as well as caregiver stress and the fallout from disasters. Other focus areas include obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, and struggles with self-esteem and life purpose.
People who meet her can expect warm, non-judgemental sessions where the pace is set by the individual. The work centres on clear steps toward change, together with reflection about what matters most in life.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 10
- Registered with
- HCPC
- Registration number
- PYL044228
- Languages
- English, Mandarin, Cantonese
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Klaris's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Klaris works with
Everything Klaris lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Klaris lists
- 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
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How Klaris works online
Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist explores the person's goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, then suggests options to try. Together they check progress and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and manageable.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking. The practical value of remote work is that it can fit more easily into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits, and avoid travel time. Many people find that working remotely helps them maintain continuity of care and keeps therapy part of everyday life while still letting the therapist and person focus on change and skills practice.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and bereavement, as well as mood disorders, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work combines practical exercises and reflective conversation. Sessions aim to set clear goals, teach coping skills and explore personal values.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of clinical experience working in a range of settings, which informs a pragmatic approach to common and complex concerns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the HCPC as supplied in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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