Leo Puttock, BACP

Leo Puttock works from a person-centred base, bringing a calm and practical style to sessions. He is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom and aims to help people handle stress, anxiety and major life changes. Leo is an ally to the LGBT community and offers a welcoming space for conversations about identity and sexuality.

He has six years of experience and has worked in the NHS, local charities and in private practice. That background informs his straightforward approach to problems such as depression, trauma and substance-related difficulties. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief and career-related stress.

Leo blends person-centred work with tools drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy and trauma-focused approaches. In practice this means listening first, then trying small, practical steps that can make a difference day to day. Sessions often look at thoughts, values and behaviours and how these shape everyday choices.

He pays attention to issues like attachment and abandonment, body image, anger and impulsivity, and helps people who are managing co-morbidity or complex emotional responses. Leo offers a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere where people are encouraged to set their own goals and move at their own pace.

To begin, he invites a short conversation to see if the fit feels right. This initial chat is low pressure and focused on what the person wants to achieve next.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about clarifying what matters to a person and taking steps that align with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can help with anxiety, low mood and making life changes by focusing on values-based action. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and building a trusting relationship, letting people lead the topics while the counsellor offers empathy and reflection to help them find their own solutions. Mindfulness Therapy practises paying attention to the present moment and developing skills to respond to stress with awareness rather than reactivity; this can reduce rumination and support emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then try methods that suit the person's needs. That collaborative process can include mixing approaches as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family life and reducing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, while others like the option of meeting from a different room at home or during a lunch break. Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options when booking to ensure they suit your routine and needs.