- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Leo
Leo Puttock is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. He works with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas. He also supports people dealing with identity and sexuality questions and addiction-related problems.
Leo trained as a person-centred counsellor and uses that approach as the starting point for sessions. He aims to listen closely and help people notice what matters to them. That often includes looking at patterns in relationships and how everyday interactions affect mood and self‑worth.
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts without being driven by them. Solution-focused ideas are used for moments when practical steps and short-term goals feel useful. Trauma-focused methods are introduced when past events are getting in the way of day-to-day life.
Leo has worked in the NHS, with local charities and in private practice. He says that experience with different settings helps him match his approach to what feels helpful for each person. He also identifies as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and supports people exploring gender and sexual identity.
Initial contact begins with a brief conversation to check what someone needs and whether his way of working fits. He asks people to make that first contact so they can decide together what the next step should be.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Leo uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what they value and take small steps towards those values despite difficult thoughts. ACT can be useful for ongoing anxiety and when avoidance keeps life feeling limited.He also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can make sense of their own experience. That approach is often paired with mindfulness techniques to build awareness of thoughts and bodily reactions in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and Leo treats it as a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, try different methods and agree what feels most useful for each person. That conversation is used to shape subsequent sessions rather than prescribing a single method from the start.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches, like brief solution-focused work, can suit shorter, goal-oriented sessions, while mindfulness and ACT are suited to exercises that can be used between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly adapt exercises and pacing to fit online appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and identity questions such as gender dysphoria and sexuality.
What style of therapy does he use?
His work is person-centred at its heart, and he also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques as needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years' experience working in the NHS, with local charities and in his own practice.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.