Leo Puttock

Leo believes that asking for help is not a weakness and that showing vulnerability is a sign of strength. He is a qualified, person-centred counsellor based on the edge of the Peak District near Macclesfield, practising in the United Kingdom.

With six years of experience, Leo has worked with both young people and adults from diverse backgrounds. His clinical work has taken place within the NHS, with local charities and in his private practice.

He offers support for a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, traumatic and adverse experiences, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, new parent adjustments, addictions, identity and sexuality questions, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD and coping with life changes. He is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and aims to build positive therapeutic relationships with clients from that community.

At the core of Leo’s approach is person-centred practice and a belief that people can move toward self-actualisation and become the best versions of themselves through their own frame of reference. He draws on additional methods where appropriate, including CBT skills, Brief Solution Focused techniques and relational therapy that explores how we act and react within day-to-day interactions and relationships. He is also committed to working with acceptance, helping clients clarify values to guide choices and develop greater presence and mindfulness in their experience.

Leo encourages an initial conversation with no pressure to see whether his offering fits a potential client’s needs. He welcomes contact to discuss individual circumstances, and aims to provide an opportunity to heal, grow and move forward.