Leonard Blake , BACP

Leonard Blake is a therapist working from an existential and psychoanalytic-informed perspective, tailoring a range of therapeutic modalities to each person he sees. He has practised privately for five years and has supported people referred from major national agencies as well as those who seek help directly, bringing experience with a diverse client base to his work.

Leonard begins by getting to know how a client experiences their world, using that understanding as a foundation to explore routes out of current difficulties toward a more resilient and thriving life. He combines exploratory, meaning-focused approaches with practical strategies drawn from established therapeutic models to meet individual needs. Leonard holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating his adherence to recognised professional standards in the UK. His practice emphasizes collaboration, listening, and adapting methods to what will best serve each person's goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Leonard draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide his online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and change relational habits that cause distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic stance where the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-understanding. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping skills training.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Leonard approaches that choice collaboratively. He will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapt methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Leonard is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and life situations. These formats make it easier for people to access therapy from different locations or when in-person sessions are impractical, and they allow for a range of session styles from focused skills work to longer reflective conversations with licensed professionals and therapists.