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Leonard Blake, BACP

Existentially informed counsellor with psychoanalytic approach
  • Existential starting point
  • Psychoanalytic informed practice
  • Five years experience

About Leonard Blake

Leonard Blake offers a tailored, client-focused approach that adapts a range of therapeutic modalities to meet each person’s needs. He has worked in private practice for five years, supporting a varied client base referred from national agencies as well as those who come directly for help.

Beginning from an existential standpoint, Leonard helps clients examine how they make meaning of their lives and how those meanings influence current difficulties. He weaves this with a counsellor-led psychoanalytic approach to explore recurring patterns and unconscious dynamics that can maintain distress. This combination aims to help people recognise their internal world and relational patterns so they can identify clearer routes out of painful situations and move toward a more thriving existence.

Leonard holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting his professional training and commitment to recognized standards of practice. He focuses on creating an environment where deeper understanding supports practical change and renewed direction.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Leonard Blake have?

Leonard Blake has five years of experience working in private practice and supporting a diverse client base.

Is Leonard Blake a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds BACP credentials. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Leonard Blake provide therapy?

Leonard Blake provides therapy in English.

Where is Leonard Blake located?

Leonard Blake is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Leonard Blake as my therapist?

Clients can work with Leonard Blake through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Leonard Blake work with international clients?

Yes, Leonard Blake works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Leonard Blake cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape patterns of relating and can help people understand difficulties with closeness, trust and attachment by tracing present struggles back to relational history and building new ways of connection.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance and the client’s own capacity for growth; it provides a non-directive space where feelings and values can be explored so clients can clarify goals and develop self-awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors, offering practical techniques to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful coping habits through structured strategies and skill-building.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - Leonard works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and he tailors the work as those needs evolve. Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing registered professionals to adapt interventions to different formats and helping clients fit therapy into busy or changing lives.

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