Leo Puttock

Leo Puttock is a counsellor who works from a person-centred approach, combining acceptance and mindfulness ideas with practical tools. He introduces values-based work to help people notice what matters and make small, meaningful changes. Leo is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.

He has six years of experience across NHS services, local charities and private practice. That variety means he has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship strain, identity and sexuality questions. Eating and food-related issues are also among the areas he addresses.

Sessions focus on the person in front of him. Leo listens without judgement and helps clients name feelings and patterns. He draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques when these fit the conversation.

Practical ideas are offered alongside reflective work. This might include exercises to notice unhelpful thinking, steps to manage strong emotions, or short experiments to test new ways of behaving. The emphasis is on making changes that fit the client’s life and values.

Initial contact begins with a relaxed conversation to see if the approach feels right. Leo encourages people to take the first step when they are ready and to explore what they want from counselling.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what they value and take small steps towards those values, even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and eating-related struggles by shifting focus onto meaningful actions rather than only changing thoughts.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience without judgement. This approach helps people feel heard and respected while they decide what changes they want to make.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. It often supports people who feel overwhelmed by stress, intrusive thoughts or strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest methods that might fit. Decisions are made together, and techniques can be adjusted as the relationship develops.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make sessions feasible for people who prefer not to travel to an appointment. Registered or accredited professionals can offer the same talking therapies online, adapting exercises and practical tasks to the format chosen.