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Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung, HCPC
United Kingdom
Dr Leung - CBT and trauma-focused counsellor
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma and grief
- English Mandarin Cantonese
About Klaris
Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung is a HCPC-registered clinician with ten years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She offers psychotherapy in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, along with concerns such as eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem difficulties.
Dr Leung uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR as part of her work. She explains problems in plain terms and helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions are practical and aim to develop clear coping skills and small behaviour changes.
Her background includes a decade of clinical practice supporting people through loss, mood disorders and traumatic experiences. She also addresses issues linked to family of origin, attachment and caregiver stress. This experience informs a methodical way of working that focuses on goals and actions.
In sessions she talks through patterns of thinking and behaviour, practices new ways of responding, and introduces exercises for everyday use. She and the client decide which approach to try first and adjust based on results and preferences.
Dr Leung accepts international clients and works with adults on a range of concerns. To start, clients answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set aims and agree practical steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr Leung commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in session. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative actions to change mood and behaviour, which works well for anxiety, panic, phobias and depression. ACT emphasises noticing values and taking small committed actions, which can help with low motivation, life changes and ongoing stress.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for people working through trauma; EMDR involves guided memory processing aimed at reducing distress linked to painful memories. These methods are presented in straightforward steps so clients can try them between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review the client's goals, the problem pattern, and personal preferences, and then agree which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted if something is not helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a working day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals generally help clients pick practical ways to use skills in everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, along with eating, sleeping, parenting, anger and self-esteem concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new responses and build practical coping skills in daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma, bereavement and related difficulties.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is registered with the HCPC and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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