Michael Leunig, BACP
Michael Leunig is a counsellor and psychotherapist with six years of clinical experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Anger management
- +9 more
About Michael
Michael Leunig is a counsellor and psychotherapist with six years of clinical experience. He holds BACP membership and works in the United Kingdom. Born in Germany, his early life involved frequent moves and difficult experiences that shaped his interest in mental health.
He draws on those personal and professional experiences to support people through stressful and painful times. He helps people who feel stuck because of grief, past trauma, relationship breakdown, depression or anger.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and down to earth. He listens, asks questions, and helps clients uncover what already works for them. Mindfulness is a key part of his approach, a practice he both studied and taught to groups and therapists.
Michael trained in counselling and psychotherapy at Salford University and later studied clinical hypnotherapy. He has worked for Mind, the UK mental health charity, and has experience supporting emergency services through wellbeing schemes. He has also worked in NHS surgeries using solution-focused methods and now sees people in independent practice.
His approach is integrative and personalised. He blends client-centred listening with solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practice and hypnotherapy where appropriate. He focuses on small, achievable steps that fit each person's life and goals.
Sessions can address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, trauma, career strain and coping with life changes. Michael offers support in English and German and accepts international clients, working online through video, phone, chat or text-based messaging.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 377007 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
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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Online support
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness exercises that help with stress, anxiety and low mood. These practices are taught in short, repeatable ways that clients can use between sessions to manage difficult moments.
Clinical hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help people access different ways of thinking about problems. It can support work on habits, anxiety and coping with strong emotions when combined with ongoing therapy.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the plan fits the person rather than the other way round.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit people with limited bandwidth, live chat allows brief check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What issues does Michael specialise in?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and addictions. He also supports people dealing with grief, career changes and family-related stress.
What is his style of therapy?
He uses an integrative, client-centred style that emphasises listening and practical steps. Sessions often combine mindfulness, solution-focused tasks and hypnotherapy when suitable.
What background and experience does he have?
Michael has six years of experience and has worked with the charity Mind and in NHS surgeries. He has also supported emergency service staff through wellbeing initiatives.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German, and he also accepts international clients.
How are online sessions delivered?
He offers video calls, telephone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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