- Client-centred focus
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Trauma-informed approach
About Leo
Leo Puttock is a counsellor who practices from a client-centred perspective and places the person at the heart of therapy. He explains things simply and offers a calm space to talk through anxiety, stress, depression and relationship concerns. Leo uses everyday language to help people feel understood and find workable steps forward.
He has six years of experience working in the NHS, local charities and his own practice around Macclesfield, on the edge of the Peak District. That background means he has met people from many walks of life and different kinds of difficulties. He describes himself as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and supports people with identity or sexuality questions.
Leo blends a core person-centred stance with other helpful tools. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused ideas and trauma-focused ways of working when they suit the person in front of him. Sessions often look at how people act and react in relationships and everyday interactions.
Practical work may include noticing values to guide decisions, learning simple mindfulness skills, and trying brief steps to change patterns that cause pain. Leo also offers space to explore grief, parenting strain, addictions, body image, impulsivity and issues linked to attachment or abandonment.
He asks people to get in touch for a short conversation before booking so they can check whether his way of working fits their needs. The initial chat is informal and without pressure.
How client-centred and acceptance work online
Client-centred counselling focuses on listening closely and following what matters to the individual. In practice this means the counsellor reflects your experience, asks curious questions and helps you find your own direction rather than imposing solutions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, adds attention to values and committed action, helping people notice what matters and take small steps in that direction.Mindfulness work involves simple exercises to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. These practices can help with anxiety, stress, repetitive thinking and emotion regulation. Together these approaches aim to combine understanding with practical action based on each person's values and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided collaboratively. The counsellor will talk with you about your needs, goals and what feels comfortable, then suggest techniques or ways of working to try. You will shape the pace and focus as you go.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow for mindfulness exercises or values-based planning to be practised between meetings, helping therapy to fit around everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor work with?
He supports people with anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and many related concerns such as body image, parenting and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His starting point is client-centred counselling, meaning he focuses on your experience and pace. He also uses ACT, mindfulness, solution-focused ideas and trauma-focused tools when helpful.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has six years' experience working in the NHS, local charities and in private practice, giving him exposure to a range of presenting problems and life situations.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does he hold?
He works from the United Kingdom near the Peak District and holds BACP as his listed credential.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability after an initial chat.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.