Leonard Blake , BACP

Leonard Blake brings five years of private practice experience working with a wide range of people referred through national agencies as well as private clients. He tailors his work to each individual, drawing on a variety of modalities to meet specific needs and circumstances. Leonard often begins from an existential perspective, helping people examine the meaning and context of their experience so they can better understand the patterns maintaining their difficulties.

Using a counsellor and psychoanalytic-informed approach, he supports clients in recognising their inner world and the relational dynamics that shape it, guiding them toward clearer choices and a more thriving way of living. Leonard is accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects his training and professional affiliation. He focuses on creating a thoughtful, reflective process aimed at helping people move from feeling stuck to discovering practical pathways forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Leonard integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address emotional and relational challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people rebuild safer ways of relating, which can be helpful for intimacy, abandonment, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and nonjudgmental listening, giving clients space to lead the conversation and discover their own solutions for issues like stress, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, mood difficulties, and coping with day-to-day problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Leonard works with each person to understand goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and he will help tailor the mix of approaches to suit what the client needs and wants to work on. This collaborative stance supports a clearer, more personalised path forward.

Online therapy makes these methods accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow people to engage with licensed professionals from different locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care alongside everyday commitments.