About Leo
Leo Puttock is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach alongside practical therapies to help people through hard times. He brings six years of experience from work in the NHS, local charities and his own practice. Leo presents as an ally to the LGBT community and aims to create a welcoming space for people questioning identity or sexuality.
He focuses on problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. He also supports people dealing with work stress, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges and issues around body image and eating.
Background and approach
At the heart of sessions is a person-centred way of working that emphasises listening and respect for each individual’s perspective. He combines this with techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice what matters and act in line with their values. Solution-focused ideas are used to identify small, practical steps that can make everyday life easier.
Trauma-informed ways of working help when past events continue to affect thinking, feelings or relationships. Initial contact begins with an informal conversation to see if his approach feels right. Leo encourages people to take that first step and to decide at their own pace whether to continue.
He works in the United Kingdom and sessions are offered in English.
What Leo works with
Everything Leo lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Leo is listed here; the rest shows what else Leo works 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.
How therapy approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s perspective at the centre of sessions, with the counsellor listening closely and responding without judgement to help the client find their own direction.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and increase presence in daily life. It often pairs well with ACT when someone wants tools to manage distressing thoughts or strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences, and may draw on different ideas over time as those needs change.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact formats available before booking because the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and travel, and can allow shorter check-ins or telephone options when video is difficult. Many people find remote sessions reduce the time needed for appointments and help maintain continuity when life is busy.
Questions people ask about Leo
What kinds of concerns can be explored in sessions?
Leo helps people with anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, as well as relationship strain, grief, parenting and career worries.
What is the style of therapy like?
Sessions are person-centred with practical techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
He has six years of experience working in the NHS, local charities and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Leo holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can people abroad join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.
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