Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung, HCPC
Practical therapy for stress and parenting challenges
Book with Klaris- Years in practice
- 10
- Registration
- HCPC
- Languages
- English, Mandarin, Cantonese
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Klaris
Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people cope with stress and parenting challenges. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and offers therapy in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
She helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life changes. Parenting concerns, sleep and eating issues, anger and low self-esteem are often part of the work. She also supports people with mood disorders and obsessive or panic symptoms.
Background and approach
In sessions she aims to be calm and non-judgemental. The focus is on understanding how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. Together the therapist and client set clear, practical goals and try out new ways of coping between meetings.
Dr Leung draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing when relevant. The choice of methods is matched to the person and the problem rather than being fixed in advance. Her practice is informed by ten years of clinical experience working across a range of concerns.
People can expect straightforward language, step-by-step planning and gentle guidance when tackling difficult memories or everyday stresses. Sessions can include skills practice, behavioural experiments, and slower-paced processing work for traumatic memories. The emphasis is on small, sustainable changes that fit family life and day-to-day responsibilities.
What Klaris works with
Everything Klaris lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Klaris helps people with.
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches that work online for parenting and stress
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values-based action, which can help when parenting choices or life changes feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep and eating problems because it offers step-by-step techniques to try between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) supports processing of traumatic memories in a paced way. When trauma is part of the picture, this method can be offered as a focused option alongside other work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then recommend methods that fit. Decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit family life and busy schedules. Video calls suit longer, in-depth work and skills practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement is needed. Live chat and messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, quick coaching or when written reflection suits a person better. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different time zones and locations while keeping therapy flexible.
Questions people ask about Klaris
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Parenting-related problems, sleep and eating issues, anger and self-esteem are also listed focus areas.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Therapy combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a collaborative style. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts and behaviours, setting goals and practising new skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has around 10 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is the therapist based and what credentials are held?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese to accommodate different language preferences.
Can people outside the UK work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted, allowing people in other countries to arrange sessions by remote formats.
How are sessions delivered and what formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
What does therapy cost and how do sessions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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