Leo Puttock, BACP

Leo Puttock is a person-centered counsellor based on the edge of the Peak District near Macclesfield in the United Kingdom. He brings a calm, strengths-based approach to working with both young people and adults, drawing on experience gained in the NHS, local charities, and his private practice.

He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety and depression, traumatic and adverse experiences, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, new parent challenges, addictions, identity and sexuality questions, and eating and body image issues. He is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and creates an accepting environment intended to support open, honest conversations about identity and relationships.

At the heart of his practice is a client-centered philosophy that trusts people to find their own pathway to growth. He also integrates other evidence-informed methods as needed, including brief solution-focused techniques, trauma-focused ideas, and mindfulness practices to help clients develop practical skills and new ways of relating to themselves and others. He holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Leo invites people to get in touch for an initial conversation with no obligation so they can explore whether his way of working fits their needs. He aims to offer a supportive space for healing, change, and moving forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online therapy

Leo offers approaches grounded in client-centered work and acceptance-based practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, non-judgmental listening, and supporting a person to explore their own values and choices - it is useful for relationship issues, self-esteem work, and life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and uses values to guide meaningful action - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation. Mindfulness therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and practical attention skills that support emotional regulation and coping with stress and trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leo collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts work as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what feels most helpful at any stage.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions for convenience, live chat for more immediate dialogue, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who can support a client's journey.