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Entry 138117United Kingdom

Leo Puttock

Leo Puttock, BACP

United Kingdom 6 years in practice

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BACP counsellor - anxiety and trauma specialist

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  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Acceptance and mindfulness

About Leo

BACP counsellor with six years' experience working in the UK. Leo Puttock helps people with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and relationship concerns using person-centred ideas alongside other approaches.

Leo works in straightforward language and focuses on what people bring to sessions. He has experience in the NHS, local charities and private practice. He supports people facing addiction, identity and sexuality questions and those adjusting to parenthood or career pressures.

His core way of working is client-centred, which means sessions centre on the person's perspective and priorities. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques and trauma-focused work when these suit someone's goals. Practical skills and reflective conversation are combined depending on the moment.

Leo pays attention to relationships and how people react in day-to-day interactions. He will look at patterns such as attachment, abandonment worries or impulsive responses and how these affect mood and behaviour. He also covers issues like body image, eating-related concerns and substance use alongside grief and anger.

Sessions begin with an initial conversation to see if the approach fits what someone needs. The early meetings help identify priorities, values and small steps that can make daily life easier. Booking starts by completing the short matching questionnaire and arranging a first session via the See online therapy options button.

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How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to clarify values and take small, value-based actions. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance and life changes where values can guide choices. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities, giving them space to reflect and make decisions at their own pace. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve awareness of thoughts and feelings.

Finding the most helpful approach is collaborative. He will discuss options with each person and try techniques that align with the client's goals and preferences. Early sessions focus on what matters most and on selecting one or two practical steps to work on together.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also mean choosing quieter surroundings or turning off the camera if that helps concentration. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt tools and exercises used in face-to-face work for remote sessions, and this therapist will discuss what will suit a client's routine and needs.

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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

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and identity issues among other areas listed in his profile.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His practice is person-centred at its heart and he uses acceptance, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques when appropriate.

What experience does he bring?

He has six years' experience working in the NHS, with local charities and in private practice.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin if I want to try sessions?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Leo Puttock

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