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Leo Puttock

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Leo Puttock

BACP

Compassionate person-centred counsellor

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Experience
6 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Person-centred focus
  • Values-driven work
  • Trauma aware

About Leo

Leo Puttock is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach combined with practical tools. He works from near the Peak District and aims to create a calm space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression and relationship tensions. Leo is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and supports people dealing with identity and sexuality concerns.

He has six years' experience working in the NHS, local charities and his own practice. That background means he has spoken with many people about trauma, addictions and the pressures of being a new parent. He also helps with grief, work stress, self-esteem and coping with big life changes like separation or divorce.

Leo blends person-centred counselling with techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and brief solution-focused work. He pays attention to how people act and react in relationships and uses practical exercises to try out different choices. Sessions often include talking, reflecting and simple exercises to develop clearer values and daily habits.

He offers a straightforward first conversation to see if his way of working fits your needs. That initial chat is informal and aims to answer questions and set realistic goals. Leo encourages people to take small steps toward change and to use values and presence to guide decisions.

Sessions are delivered in English and he works with adults across a range of concerns. To begin, you will be asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 393035

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Leo uses ACT, mindfulness and person-centred work online

Leo draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression and making choices during life changes. He also uses Client-Centred Therapy which focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people find their own path through difficult decisions.

Mindfulness-based techniques are part of his offering too, helping people stay present and reduce unhelpful reactivity. Mindfulness work often involves short practices and exercises that can be tried between sessions to build steady habit and awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He discusses options with each person and adapts session tools to their goals, preferences and the issues they bring. That process is collaborative and paced to what feels useful for the individual.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice mindfulness or values-based exercises in their own daily settings while discussing progress with a therapist.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Leo help with?

He works with stress, anxiety and depression and helps with relationship problems, addictions and trauma. Other common concerns include parenting strain, grief, body image and separation or divorce.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His core style is person-centred counselling, with practical tools from acceptance, mindfulness and solution-focused approaches. Sessions combine listening, reflection and exercises to try out new ways of coping.

What experience does he have?

He has six years' experience working in the NHS, with local charities and in private practice. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, addictions and life transitions.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, which is shown as his supplied credential.

Can I work with him if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he accept international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin sessions?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

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