Leo Puttock, BACP

Leo Puttock is a person-centred counsellor working on the edge of the Peak District near Macclesfield. He brings experience supporting both young people and adults from a range of backgrounds, having worked within the NHS, with local charities, and in his own practice. As a BACP-registered practitioner - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - he frames his work around respect for each person’s own perspective.

He works with a broad set of concerns including anxiety, depression, traumatic and adverse experiences, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, issues faced by new parents, addictions, and questions of identity and sexuality. He is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and aims to create a welcoming environment that supports positive therapeutic relationships for people from that community.

At the heart of his practice is a person-centred approach and a belief in the individual’s capacity to self-actualise and to grow toward a version of themselves that feels more authentic. He combines that core stance with practical methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centred work, mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused approaches, and trauma-focused therapy, selecting skills that fit the needs of the person in the moment.

He invites anyone considering support to get in touch for an initial, no-pressure conversation to see whether his approach matches their needs. Leo encourages people to allow themselves the opportunity to heal, grow, and move forward, and he is available to discuss how he might be able to help.