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Leonard Blake, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT-based techniques
- Attachment work
- Existential starting point
About Leonard
Leonard Blake is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also supports concerns such as grief, intimacy-related issues, eating difficulties, parenting pressures and career strain.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Leonard introduces ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also draws on attachment-based and client-centred approaches to look at relationship patterns and what matters to the person in front of him.
Sessions begin with mapping the current problem and the goals the person wants to reach. He takes an existential starting point at times, asking about values and what gives life meaning, then combines that with focused strategies for thinking and behaviour. Conversations are direct and task-oriented when useful, alongside reflective listening.
Leonard has worked with a wide range of people via national agency referrals and private practice. That background informs a flexible way of working that can move between short-term skill building and longer conversations about life choices. He helps people plan practical steps, practice new habits, and review what is changing.
People choosing him should expect structured sessions with clear aims. He asks for a short initial questionnaire to match goals and then schedules a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and can include work on attachment, emotion regulation, and managing mood and behaviour.
How his approaches translate to online work
Leonard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking and try concrete changes in behaviour. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood problems and managing unhelpful habits by breaking them into smaller, testable steps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how people relate to others and helps identify relationship patterns that affect emotions and trust.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. That may mean combining CBT tasks with reflective attachment work, and reviewing what helps over a few sessions.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the short matching questionnaire so sessions can be planned to suit your daily routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He supports stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and a wide range of related concerns listed on his profile.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. That work is combined with practical exercises to change habits.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of experience working in private practice and with national agency referrals, working with a diverse client base.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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