Leonard Blake, BACP

Leonard Blake helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and trauma. He also supports those struggling with depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges and career strain. Leonard works with issues around self-esteem, anger, eating and bipolar mood difficulties. He also addresses ADHD, compassion fatigue and life transitions. Leonard uses a straightforward, thoughtful style in sessions. He begins from an existential standpoint and listens to how a person understands their world. That listening helps him and the client spot patterns that feel stuck and find ways to move forward. His practice draws on several approaches to match each person’s needs. Client-centred work keeps the focus on the person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Emotionally-Focused and Attachment-Based methods are used when relationships and emotional bonds are central to the concerns. Over five years in independent practice, Leonard has worked with people referred from national agencies as well as independent clients. He holds BACP accreditation and uses that framework to guide professional standards. In a typical session Leonard talks with people about what matters now, what has made things difficult, and what small steps could reduce distress. He aims for clear, realistic goals and checks in often to adjust the approach. For anyone unsure about therapy, Leonard encourages a short conversation first to see if the fit feels right.

How Leonard's approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships. Online sessions can use this approach to look at patterns in close relationships and build safer emotional responses. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. In remote sessions the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said, and supports people to find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) gives practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Remotely, CBT often uses short exercises and homework that fit into daily life and help track progress. Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify goals and try methods that match the client's needs and preferences. Plans are reviewed and adapted as work progresses. Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions around work, family life and travel. It can also make it easier to use focused exercises, check-ins between meetings, or shorter sessions when that best suits a person’s routine.