Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung, HCPC
Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung uses a mix of practical therapies to help people through hard times. She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy and eye movement desensiti
About Klaris
Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung uses a mix of practical therapies to help people through hard times. She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing to address stress, anxiety, trauma and mood difficulties.
Dr. Leung speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. She has ten years of clinical experience and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC.
Background and approach
Her practice focuses on worries that often feel overwhelming, such as depression, grief, panic, obsessive thoughts and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with eating or sleeping problems, anger, and struggles around life purpose and identity. Her style is straightforward and person-centred.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and skills you can use between meetings. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try small experiments, and build coping tools that fit daily life. Dr.
Leung pays attention to the impacts of past relationships and attachment on current difficulties. She also addresses specific concerns such as caregiver stress, family of origin issues, abandonment fears and reactions after disasters. When trauma is central, EMDR may be part of the work.
Work is planned together with clear goals and regular check-ins. Conversations are in simple language and paced to the individual. The aim is to help people manage symptoms, regain stability, and move towards the changes they want.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| HCPC | PYL044228 | May 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers simple exercises and experiments to reduce panic, compulsions, low mood and unhelpful habits over time.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories. When trauma is central to difficulties, elements of EMDR can be offered in sessions adapted for online work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and symptoms and then agree on a plan together. That collaborative process can include mixing methods or focusing on one approach depending on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and structured exercises. Phone sessions can fit into short breaks or require less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework discussion and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Leung help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also supports issues like eating and sleeping problems, anger, bipolar symptoms and low self-esteem.
What is the therapist's overall approach in sessions?
Work is practical and person-centred, combining methods such as CBT and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions aim to build skills, test new behaviours and set achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in clinical settings. That background informs how she tailors therapy to different kinds of emotional and mood difficulties.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese to support a wider range of clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to check in and review progress.
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.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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