Leonard Blake, BACP
Leonard Blake is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions.
About Leonard
Leonard Blake is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. He also supports issues such as relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem. He uses straightforward conversation to help people find practical next steps and feel less stuck.
He has five years' experience in independent practice and has taken referrals from national agencies as well as seeing personal clients. That mix means he is used to different kinds of problems and different ways people prefer to work.
Background and approach
Leonard describes his starting point as existential, which means he pays attention to what matters to each person in day-to-day life. Sessions focus on listening closely and helping people spot patterns that keep them feeling stuck. He draws on client-centred ideas to make sessions about the person in front of him.
He also uses cognitive behavioural tools to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours when these are getting in the way. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas inform how he looks at close relationships and feelings of abandonment or difficulty connecting. Dialectical behaviour therapy methods are brought in to develop practical coping skills when emotions feel overwhelming.
Leonard works in English and accepts international clients. He combines practical exercises and open conversation, then agrees on next steps with each person. This approach aims to make progress feel tangible and relevant to everyday life.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 373402 | September 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.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Leonard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Ways of working Leonard names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How Leonard’s approaches work online
Leonard blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques to help people make practical changes. Client-centred work means sessions focus on the person’s experience and priorities, creating space to speak and be heard. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behaviour changes that can reduce anxiety and low mood.He also uses attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas when relationships and connection are central concerns. These approaches look at how early patterns shape current bonds and help people name and respond to feelings in close relationships. Together these methods support everyday coping and clearer communication in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the person’s goals and preferences. Sessions will include shared planning so the work feels relevant and manageable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues and a conversational feel matter. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or need flexible, bite-sized contact. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work and family life and to keep momentum between sessions.
Frequently asked
What problems does Leonard help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship issues. He also supports people with trauma, grief, parenting and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He starts from an existential viewpoint and uses person-focused listening to shape the work.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years of experience in independent practice and has taken referrals from national agencies as well as seeing personal clients.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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