Michael Leunig
Helping people move past stuck patterns
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About Michael
Michael Leunig is a counsellor and psychotherapist with six years of professional experience. He is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom. He speaks English and German and accepts international clients.
He draws on his own experience of childhood trauma, depression and anger to shape a compassionate, straightforward approach. Sessions focus on helping people move past whatever is holding them back, whether that is grief, a relationship breakdown, or long-standing patterns of behaviour.
Background and approach
He aims to help clients find their own answers rather than impose solutions. Michael uses a mix of client-centred work, mindfulness and hypnotherapy alongside solution-focused conversations. In practice this means listening closely, helping people notice small changes, and building short-term steps that add up.
He also offers coaching-style support for career and life adjustments. His background includes studying counselling and psychotherapy at university, teaching mindfulness courses, and training others in clinical hypnotherapy. He has worked with the mental health charity Mind and in NHS surgeries across the North of England, and has experience with staff in emergency services through a Blue Lights scheme.
People who come to him tend to want practical ways to cope and steady support while they make changes. Sessions are described in plain language and paced to suit the individual. Michael aims to walk alongside clients as they work toward clearer thinking and improved day-to-day coping.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 377007
- Languages
- English, German
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Michael's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Michael lists
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How Michael works online
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can be useful for stress, panic and managing mood swings by building small daily habits. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused imagery to access deeper awareness and support changes in habits or responses, which some people find helpful for issues such as anxiety, pain or process addictions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life. It can cut travel time, allow appointments around work or family commitments and make weekly check-ins simpler. The available session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they suit your routine and needs.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem and addictions. He also supports people facing grief, career change and general life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is person-centred and practical. He listens, helps you notice small changes and sets short-term steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience, including work with the charity Mind and roles in NHS surgeries across the North of England.
What credentials and where does he practise?
He is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients; check the platform options to arrange session times that suit your time zone.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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