Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung

Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung is a clinical psychologist who uses compassionate, practical therapy to help people manage distress. She brings ten years of experience and works in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Her background includes support for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life changes, including difficulties around eating and food-related issues.

Dr Leung draws on several evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice thoughts without being overwhelmed by them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to identify unhelpful patterns and build different ways of responding. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is offered for people who want a focused approach to processing traumatic memories.

Her style is calm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding of feelings and behaviour. She works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and mood disorders.

Leung also addresses issues related to family of origin, attachment and caregiver stress. She can support people dealing with obsessive thoughts, panic episodes, phobias and disruptive mood patterns. Eating and food-related issues are included among her focus areas.

Clients who choose to work with her will decide together which approach fits best. The emphasis is on small, manageable changes that add up over time.

How therapy approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and guides you to act in ways that match your values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising small changes that reduce distress. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to work with traumatic memories by combining focused attention with guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to reduce intense emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then suggest ways to combine methods. This is a collaborative process where the person and therapist check in and adapt the plan over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or school, saving travel time, and making it easier to attend when life is busy. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer helpful care through online sessions, and discussions will focus on manageable steps for everyday life and progress that can be reviewed together.