- Years in practice
- 6
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Leo
Leo Puttock is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people make sense of difficult moments. He works in the United Kingdom and brings six years of practical experience from the NHS, local charities and independent practice. Leo is a BACP practitioner and offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through.
He helps people facing anxiety, stress and depression. He also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, work pressures and grief.
Background and approach
Leo is an ally to the LGBT community and supports people with identity and sexuality concerns. Leo blends person-centred work with other methods to suit each person. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness skills and solution-focused ideas when helpful.
He also uses trauma-informed ways of working for people who have had adverse experiences. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him. Conversations aim to clarify values, notice patterns in relationships and identify small, practical steps forward.
Leo pays attention to interactions people have day to day and how those shape feelings and choices. New parents and those navigating changes in fatherhood can explore practical coping strategies and emotional support. He also works with concerns around body image, eating issues, ADHD and impulsivity.
Initial contact is a simple conversation to see if his way of working fits the person’s needs.
What Leo works with
Everything Leo lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Leo helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Leo lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Approaches that suit online counselling
Leo uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps in that direction. ACT often focuses on values and practical actions, which can be worked on in or between online sessions.He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people become present with thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness exercises can be practised during a video call or as short home practices that fit around busy days.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. That way they can agree on techniques that feel useful and realistic for the person seeking support.
Online sessions offer flexibility for people juggling work, caring duties or travel. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit those who prefer writing or need brief, on-the-day support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into day-to-day life while using the therapeutic methods Leo offers.
Questions people ask about Leo
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
He supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting concerns and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The core approach is person-centred, with practical use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques tailored to individual needs.
What experience does the counsellor have?
Leo has six years of experience working in the NHS, with local charities and in independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session based on therapist availability.
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