Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung, HCPC

Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung is a clinical psychologist registered with the HCPC. She offers therapy in English, Mandarin and Cantonese and brings ten years of professional experience to her work. Her practice focuses on supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and mood difficulties.

Klaris uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people cope with life changes and emotional distress. She explains thoughts and feelings plainly and helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Sessions aim to build skills for handling emotions, improving sleep and eating patterns, and tackling worries or compulsive habits.

Her background includes work with trauma, bereavement and a range of mood and anxiety presentations. She also addresses family of origin issues, attachment and caregiver stress. The writing and pace in sessions are kept straightforward so people can make steady progress.

Klaris describes therapy as a collaborative process. She makes time to understand each person’s needs and adjusts her approach to fit those goals. People can expect discussions about practical strategies alongside reflective work on values and meaning.

She accepts international clients and aims to combine short-term coping techniques with longer-term personal growth. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Fees are handled via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and getting unstuck from avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, teaching practical skills to reduce worry, panic and compulsions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process distressing memories and reduce trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and difficulties and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life. It can reduce travel time and allow appointments around work or caregiving commitments. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered for appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and trauma processing for remote sessions to help maintain continuity of care.