Counsellor profile
Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung, HCPC
Counsellor - anxiety and trauma
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- EMDR
About Klaris
Counsellor Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has about 10 years of experience. She works in the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Her main areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and grief, along with mood and eating concerns.
Dr Leung uses several practical methods in sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centred approaches and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She explains options clearly and helps people choose what fits their needs. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts and feelings, and on developing skills to manage difficult moments.
Her background includes work with a range of emotional and behavioural issues such as depression, bipolar mood problems, panic and phobias, obsessive and compulsive difficulties, and problems around sleep and appetite. She also addresses relational and family of origin matters, attachment and caregiver stress. This gives scope to handle both immediate symptoms and longer standing patterns.
Dr Leung has experience supporting people through bereavement, major life changes and reactions to disaster. She also works with concerns around anger, self-esteem, guilt and shame, and isolation. Practical strategies and longer term reflection are both part of her practice.
People can expect clear explanations of therapeutic options and collaborative planning of goals. The first steps involve a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling an initial session to discuss priorities and how to proceed.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps that align with them. It helps when worry or low mood keeps someone from doing things that matter to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical strategies for managing anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts and unhelpful behaviour patterns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their intensity. It is often chosen by people who find specific past events continue to affect daily life.
Choosing the best method is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and make decisions based on needs, goals and personal preference. That collaboration can include mixing approaches as treatment progresses.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments around work or family timetables and avoiding travel time. If you prefer a quieter check-in or a shorter meeting at lunch, online arrangements can make that easier. Confirm the exact session formats available with the counsellor before booking so you know how appointments will be scheduled.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and mood concerns. Other areas include eating and sleeping issues, parenting strain, anger and self esteem.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centred practice and EMDR among other approaches. She combines practical skill work with reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has around 10 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and adjustment issues.
What are her credentials and where does she work?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm time zones and practical arrangements when booking.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as formats are not specified here. The process begins by using the site matching questionnaire and selecting a time for the first appointment.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the service pages for exact pricing details.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.