Leo Puttock

 My working hours are Mon-Fri 10-3pm.

Offering evenings on a Monday and Wednesday and a Saturday morning.

Please make contact to check availability .

I am an authentic and inclusive, client centred counsellor, working with both young people and adults. Using Acceptance and mindfulness techniques, Guided Imagery and Rewind to tackle anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma and adverse experiences.

Asking for help is not a weakness, being vulnerable is a strength.

My name is Leo. I am a qualified, person-centred counsellor based on the edge of the Peak District near Macclesfield.

I am experienced in working with both young people and adults from varying backgrounds, some harder to reach and engage, some that feel excluded from the world all together. 

I work with issues around anxiety and depression, traumatic and adverse experiences, work stress, issues with relationships, new parents, substance misuse, 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.

I also use guided imagery and Rewind Technique to work with trauma and phobias.

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.

I try to be as flexible with my approach. I offer face to face, remote online and telephone sessions and in some cases outdoor work. 

Please get in touch to discuss your needs.