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Leo Puttock, BACP

Leo Puttock is a counsellor who works in a person-centred way and draws on several other approaches to suit each person.

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About Leo

Leo Puttock is a counsellor who works in a person-centred way and draws on several other approaches to suit each person. He uses acceptance and mindfulness ideas alongside practical, solution-focused techniques to help people manage anxiety, depression and life changes.

He has six years' experience working in the NHS, with local charities and in independent practice on the edge of the Peak District near Macclesfield. Leo is a BACP registrant and offers therapy in English to people living in the United Kingdom.

Background and approach

Leo helps people deal with stress and work pressure, problems with relationships, issues around identity and sexuality, and challenges faced by new parents. He also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and eating concerns. He can work with concerns such as anger, self esteem, ADHD and bipolar when these affect day-to-day life.

His style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him and on small practical steps they can try between meetings. He pays attention to how people relate to others and to themselves, and uses values-based work to guide decisions and behaviour.

Initial contact begins with an informal conversation to see if the approach feels like a fit. Leo aims to create an environment where people can talk honestly, try new ways of coping and make manageable changes over time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393035	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Leo lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Leo names

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Therapeutic approaches and online options

Leo blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy with a person-centred foundation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that align with their values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to be present with difficult feelings and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress, rumination and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they will try methods that suit the person's needs and adjust the plan as therapy progresses so it stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful when face-to-face conversation matters, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, short text check-ins suit quick support and live chat allows a more immediate back-and-forth. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping a regular meeting rhythm.

Frequently asked

What kinds of difficulties does this counsellor help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, and can support issues such as addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, eating concerns and identity or sexuality questions.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Sessions are person-centred with an emphasis on acceptance and mindfulness. Practical, solution-focused techniques are used when helpful to set small achievable steps.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years' experience working in the NHS, with local charities and in independent practice around the Peak District and Macclesfield area.

What professional credential does he hold?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP on his profile.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not taking international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to what suits the client.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability and are charged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin working with him?

Press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.