Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung

Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung brings a practical, person-focused approach to therapy. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese and has ten years of experience. Her HCPC registration is noted as HCPC.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and anger. She also supports people facing eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, mood disorders and problems linked to family of origin. Additional areas mentioned include attachment and abandonment issues, obsessive or compulsive behaviours, panic and phobias.

Dr. Leung describes therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions aim to build understanding of thoughts and emotions, and to develop practical skills people can use day to day. She emphasises a compassionate, non-judgemental atmosphere and respects each person’s pace.

Her background includes a decade of practice and a mix of evidence-informed approaches. In-session work can include behavioural experiments, value-based planning, and trauma-focused techniques when appropriate. The intent is to help people set meaningful goals and try new ways of coping.

Sessions are offered in multiple languages and international clients are accepted. To begin, people follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to match with her and arrange appointments according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It suits issues like anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful cycles; it is often used for anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories and related reactions, aiming to reduce their intensity and the ways they affect daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also permits using practical exercises and worksheets during sessions and can help maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.