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Leonard Blake, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Leonard is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Leonard. View 39 reviews
Great news, Leonard is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

I am so lucky to have Leonard Blake as my psychotherapist! He can listen to and suggest different strategies to cope with my features. He supports and respects. I totally recommend working with him, and I am grateful for his advice and our sessions!

Reviewed November 2024

I’ve only had one face to face session with Leonard but the messaging service Better help offers is amazing! Leonard is quick to reply and very attentive to my needs

Reviewed August 2024

More about Leonard

  • 5 years' experience
  • Male
  • BACP

I offer a wide range of modalities specific to an individuals needs, I have been in private practice for five years and have dealt with a diverse client base through major national agency referrals as well as private clients. I offer an existential starting point, and through getting to recognise the clients world can often help see the route out of their present situation to a better more thriving existence using a counsellor/ psychoanalytic approach

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Codependency Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 373402 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Leonard Blake

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

39 reviews

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I am so lucky to have Leonard Blake as my psychotherapist! He can listen to and suggest different strategies to cope with my features. He supports and respects. I totally recommend working with him, and I am grateful for his advice and our sessions!

Reviewed November 2024

I’ve only had one face to face session with Leonard but the messaging service Better help offers is amazing! Leonard is quick to reply and very attentive to my needs

Reviewed August 2024

Leonard has really helped me in a difficult time in my life with patience, sound advice and explanation of elements of psychology which have helped me to understand my issues better. Thank you Leonard

Reviewed June 2024

Leonard is a good therapist and helps me understand my brain from a scientific perspective

Reviewed April 2024

only just begun sessions with Leonard. So far so good

Reviewed March 2024

Leonard is warm, understanding and compassionate. His profound insight and great guidance is helping me to find the strength to navigate a really challenging and traumatic issue that I have been facing for a while which is a great relief

Reviewed February 2024

Very knowledgeable, understanding and thorough

Reviewed January 2024

Leonard helped me straight away and used his wisdom to guide me to the right way of thinking and provided invaluable mental tools. I could not recommend Leonard high enough. He’s exceptional.

Reviewed December 2023

Kind, helpful, warm and knowledgable.

Reviewed September 2023

Mr. Blake is amazing. I love his visual graphs to really help me better understand where I am at. His advice and patience is wonderful. I feel lucky to have been placed under his care and will continue working with him.

Reviewed September 2023

Really thoughtful and kind. Wonderful listener and gives sound advice with a lot of examples that help to put things in perspective. Really enjoyed speaking with him!

Reviewed April 2023

A lovely helpful man !

Reviewed March 2023

Leonard is an amazing therapist! Very empathetic with a science based approach. I’ve noticed improvements in my everyday life with only a handful of sessions. Very pleased. Thanks Leonard!

Reviewed March 2023

Leonard is unique and special teacher. Really grateful to have met him!

Reviewed February 2023

Lenny has been incredibly helpful as I've processed a traumatic and unexpected life transition. He's an empathetic and active listener and along with offering tools and resources to manage / regulate / adapt / progress, he's been an encouraging force as I heal and enter the next phase of life. I think a lot of therapy comes down to compatibility; I was fortunate that I found a good match and would definitely recommend him.

Reviewed February 2023

Leonard is the best therapist I’ve ever had. He is extremely knowledgeable, emphatic, and I’m experiencing profound results after only a few weeks. An absolute expert in helping you deal with the narcissists that are (were) ruining your life.

Reviewed January 2023

Great Advice and direction from a "Great Professional"

Reviewed December 2022

Leonard has been great since I started working with him this year. He's excellent at articulating the different theories and being able to apply the relevant ones, to the right situations. Is very good at adding in though provoking questions/considerations and is extremely reliable in terms of session attendance and providing a consistent space. My situations have been quite complex and more of a long term management side of things VS a 'solution' and he's been great at being able to walk through the journey with me and also adjusting his viewpoint based on further conversations with me. Very quick to be able to pivot on what's best received and how to cater his communication/service. I look forward to working with him again in the new year

Reviewed December 2022

Really enjoy my sessions with Leonard, knows exactly how to work through the issues in a manageable way & I’ve noticed a change in a short space of time.

Reviewed November 2022

He’s the best!!!

Reviewed November 2022

Leonard has been extremely helpful in our sessions so far and always leaves me feeling positive

Reviewed November 2022

Leonard is fantastic, he has a wealth of knowledge and always gives me beautiful words of wisdom that are relevant to my problems. The way he works really resonates with me, I couldn’t wish for a better therapist!

Reviewed August 2022

Working with Leonard has led to progression in my self that I never believed was possible. He takes time to understand my concerns, where they stem from and how we can over come it. We work on a level of understanding how the brain and body function and reacts to triggers and plan steps to spot and overcome. I have never felt so comfortable and listened too.

Reviewed August 2022

Great Advice and Knowledge from Lenny as always and Genuinely an all round good , i can tell . I Highly Reccommend

Reviewed July 2022

Leonard was amazing in helping me get through my addiction problems, giving me many useful tips and tricks to get through the early stages of recovery. I feel he has given me the tools to really live my life again, focusing on expanding my comfort-zone and living in the moment! Thanks again Lenny.

Reviewed July 2022

We have built a great working relationship helping me to improve myself and things In my life.

Reviewed July 2022

Great therapist, is a good match to me and always feel safe to open up and feel understood during our sessions! :)

Reviewed July 2022

I feel heard by Leonard. Really important for me. I have things to learn and he is teaching me. Thank you.

Reviewed June 2022

Yes yes yes. 1000% would recommend Leo to anyone. He absolutely knows what he’s doing. He knows how to help but most of all how to deliver you what you need. I honestly admire him a lot as a profesional. What I was realising after his session is that he is helping me be much more self aware of things in order to remain solid with my values.

Reviewed June 2022

Leonard was really brilliant, he helped me to see my situation in a fresh and more positive light and understood what was going on almost immediately. I have had therapy 3 times in my life in different moments, I am 47. This is the first time that I have felt so hopeful, happy, and strong and within a few weeks. The methods he uses and advice he gives are useful and empowering, he also uses visuals/diagrams at times also which help and good book recommendations and I feel I am now in a far better place in life to go forward. I am very impressed with his therapy and even though I was not sure if online therapy is right for me it has been just perfect in the end. Thanks

Reviewed May 2022

Very good looking forward to working with him

Reviewed April 2022

Leonard is excellent.

Reviewed April 2022

Opened my third eye. Helped me interpret myself as well as the world around me.

Reviewed April 2022

Finishing up my sessions with Leonard and have greatly appreciated what he has brought to each session. He's a good listener and understands what you mean when you explain things, very understanding and insightful while giving you practical advice and helping you take a step back and look at things from a different perspective. He's been able to put a name to things I didn't understand before or that wasn't aware of which has made me realise why I do certain things.

Reviewed April 2022

Leonard is a great therapist, I have found myself in the best frame of mind in such a long time. He has helped me through my mental blocks with some techniques to take away and try after our sessions. I feel mentally stronger and capable now than when I first started. I look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed March 2022

Leonard is great but Better Help is hit and miss. I've seen very bad ones picking cash for the sake of it without much care about 'client'.

Reviewed February 2022

I have only had a few sessions with Leonard but I already feel he is helping me. Leonard is good at listening and getting to the route of the problem, he does this with great compassion and respect. I like his methods and his knowledge, he always has a great quote for me and when I reflect on my sessions I am drawn to the poignant moments. I look forward to working through my problems with him.

Reviewed February 2022

Leonard has been a great match for me, he read my case carefully and developed a quick understanding of what I was going through and explained it very well. Since he knows I'm a very logical and visual learner he made use of diagrams to help me understand what was happening. He is great at calming me down and start trusting processes rather than always having to know what is happening, why, and for how long. When we are not on video call, he is always there to message when I'm going through my toughest moments and provides me a safe space to vent all of my thoughts. Thank you Leonard, you are a great therapist and mentor!

Reviewed February 2022

Leanord is a great listener, it’s only early days yet into my sessions with Leonard but I’m feeling hopefully to be working things out in the coming weeks. Leonard offers a sincere and none judgemental approach, makes communication easier very professional and understanding.

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Leonard Blake offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Leonard Blake works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Leonard Blake speak?

Leonard Blake speaks English.

How many years of experience does Leonard Blake have?

Leonard Blake has 5 years of experience.

Where is Leonard Blake licensed to practice?

Leonard Blake is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Leonard Blake accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Leonard Blake accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Leonard Blake offer?

Leonard Blake offers clients 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, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Leonard Blake?

Leonard Blake can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Leonard Blake?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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