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My name is Leo. I am a qualified, person-centred counsellor based on the edge of the Peak District near Macclesfield.
I am experienced working with both young people and adults from varying backgrounds. Working within the NHS, local charities and my own practice.
I work with issues around anxiety and depression, traumatic and adverse experiences, work stress, issues with relationships, new parents, addictions, identity issues and sexuality. I am an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and feel accepted which allows me to build positive therapeutic relationships with clients from the community.
My approach is person centred at its heart, with the belief that a person can "self-actualise", be the best version of themselves and live through their own frame of reference. However, as counsellors, we borrow from a number of approaches, using a range of skills that feels appropriate to the individual in that moment. These can range from CBT skills, Brief Solution Focused and work with relational therapy. Looking at how we act and react within relationships, “transactions” or interactions we are part of on a day to day.
I also feel passionate about working with acceptance, using our values to guide our choices and behaviours. Learning to be more present and mindful with our experience.
The first thing to do is to get in touch. We can chat, there is no pressure and we will see if what I can offer fits with what you need. Allow yourself the chance to heal, a chance to grow, to move forward. I look forward to speaking to you.
Please get in touch to discuss your needs.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #393035
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Leo Puttock. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
All though I had my reservations, talking to someone (Lee) has been a revelation. I have found his knowledge and manner open and honest allowing me to question myself in a positive, constructive way
Written on Jul 10, 2026 after therapy with Leo for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Great help
Written on Apr 27, 2026 after therapy with Leo for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Leo is very supportive and is helping me unravel some things I am working on.
Written on Feb 01, 2026 after therapy with Leo for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Nice to have someone to talk through any issues with - good conversations
Written on Nov 16, 2025 after therapy with Leo for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning coping with life changes, and coaching
An amazing person and therapist!
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Leo for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
If you're looking for a therapist that is straight talking and compassionate then I can't recommend Leo enough. I've really appreciated the direct nature of his communication style and his good humour. I always felt he really wanted to understand my issues. He had a lot of good ideas and ways of looking at things that have helped me a lot. I'm in a much better place for the time we've spent chatting.
Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Leo for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes