- Existential perspective
- Short practical tools
- Attachment focus
About Leonard
Leonard Blake is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. He works with people dealing with loss, trauma, low self-esteem and life changes. He also supports those facing issues such as codependency, grief and parenting strain.
He has practised in private work for five years and has seen people referred from national agencies as well as private clients. Leonard begins by listening to how someone understands their world and what they want to change. That first conversation guides what comes next.
His approach often starts from an existential viewpoint, looking at personal meaning and values. He combines that with a counsellor stance that encourages people to talk things through, notice patterns and try small changes. He draws on methods including attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotion-focused work.
Sessions aim to be practical and conversational. Leonard helps people build day-to-day tools for coping, spotting triggers and changing unhelpful habits. He also addresses deeper issues like attachment wounds and past trauma when people are ready to look at them.
People who want a steady, reflective process find his style suits them. Leonard works in English and accepts international clients. If someone wishes to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and book a session to see if the approach feels right.
How therapy approaches translate online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape how people connect now. Online sessions can use this approach to help someone notice attachment patterns and practise different ways of relating. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives clear strategies to reduce anxiety and unhelpful habits. Emotion-focused work helps people tune into strong feelings and find new ways to express and process them.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then shape a plan together. That collaborative decision helps match practical techniques with deeper work when a person is ready.
The practical benefits of online therapy include making sessions easier to fit into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can also allow quieter check-ins that do not require video, or fuller conversations by video when that helps connection. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking to make sure they suit your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he support?
He supports a wide range including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and relationship problems, as well as issues such as codependency, grief and parenting strains.
What is his therapeutic style?
He starts from an existential point of view and works in a conversational, counsellor-led way. Sessions mix practical coping techniques with time to reflect on personal meaning.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience in private practice and has worked with people referred via national agencies as well as private clients.
What credential and region are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Leonard accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.