Leonard Blake, BACP

Leonard Blake is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. He also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, addiction and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Leonard’s work includes support for ageing and geriatric issues alongside concerns such as ADHD, career stress and coping with life changes.

He has practised in private care for five years and has worked with people referred from national agencies as well as private clients. Leonard begins from an existential viewpoint, inviting clients to reflect on what matters to them. This helps people spot patterns and decide on next steps.

Sessions use a mix of client-centred listening and psychodynamic ideas. He uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current feelings. Cognitive behavioural tools and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy are used when people need clear skills for coping day to day.

Leonard aims to build a steady, honest conversation. He helps people name feelings, try small changes and test new ways of relating to others. Work can include practical coaching for career or parenting concerns as well as deeper emotional processing.

He holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded as BACP in his profile, and delivers work from the United Kingdom. Prospective clients who want to explore whether his style fits them are encouraged to book an initial session.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Leonard commonly draws on Attachment-Based therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. Attachment-Based work looks at relationship patterns and helps people understand how early bonds affect current feelings and behaviour. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively with each person to decide whether attachment-focused exploration, skill-based CBT work, or a blend of approaches best fits their goals. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can change as they progress.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in between commitments. If you are interested in remote work, please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. The focus online remains the same - clear listening, practical steps and a steady therapeutic relationship that fits around everyday routines.