Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung, HCPC

Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung is a clinical psychologist practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - the UK regulator for health and care professionals - and offers therapy in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Her work spans a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and challenges tied to life transitions. She also supports people dealing with eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stresses, anger and self-esteem issues, bipolar and other mood disorders, and obsessive or panic-related problems. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, family-of-origin dynamics, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Dr. Leung draws on a range of evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She approaches each person as unique and collaborates with clients to select the therapeutic pathway that best matches their goals and circumstances.

Alongside clinical skills, Dr. Leung emphasises a compassionate, non-judgemental stance that honours each client’s pace. Her aim is to help people deepen their understanding of thoughts and emotions, develop practical skills, and work steadily toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and to take action aligned with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the relationships between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, offering practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic, depression, and problematic habits. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach to processing distressing memories and trauma, aimed at reducing the intensity of painful recollections and their impact on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dr. Leung works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts the work as progress unfolds.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or those living at a distance. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from familiar surroundings, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a registered professional or therapist.