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- ACT and CBT
- EMDR for trauma
- Speaks Mandarin Cantonese
About Klaris
Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung is a HCPC-registered clinical psychologist in the United Kingdom with 10 years of experience. She offers psychotherapy in English, Mandarin and Cantonese and focuses on common difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Her work also covers eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger and self-esteem issues. Dr Leung uses several evidence-based approaches to help people manage mood and life changes.
She describes her practice as collaborative. Sessions start by clarifying what is most worrying and what the person hopes to change. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address patterns of thinking and behaviour. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when trauma memories are a central issue.
Practical skills are a regular part of sessions. People learn ways to manage panic, obsessive thoughts, or mood swings. For problems like disrupted sleep or appetite, she looks at routines and day-to-day habits as well as feelings. Work on family of origin issues and attachment focuses on current patterns and how they affect relationships now.
Dr Leung has experience helping with less common concerns such as Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), phobias, and obsessive-compulsive problems. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, guilt and shame, and isolation. When grief or disaster-related stress is present, she includes stabilising techniques alongside memory-focused work.
Her approach combines talking, behavioural experiments, and specific trauma processing methods when appropriate. Sessions aim to clarify goals, practise new skills, and gradually reduce the problems that interfere with daily life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Clinical approaches used in remote work and what they involve
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on identifying valued actions to guide daily life. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviours and feelings interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it helps with panic, phobias, obsessions and mood problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that works with troubling memories and associated sensations to reduce their emotional impact.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss symptoms, goals and preferences and then recommend one or a combination of methods. This is a collaborative process and can change as work progresses.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used for remote work. Please confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work breaks or travel, and they allow sessions without needing to commute. Some formats are better for short check-ins while others suit longer trauma-focused work, so check with the therapist which option supports your aims and practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. The list also includes sleep and eating issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem and mood disorders such as bipolar.
Which therapeutic styles does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy and EMDR. The specific approach is chosen together to match the issue.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, trauma and adjustment problems.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the HCPC as supplied in her credentials.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can she work with people outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Confirm practical details and any regional requirements when arranging sessions.
How are sessions organised and what formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.