Michael Leunig, BACP
6 years in practice
Michael Leunig is a counsellor and psychotherapist with six years of practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
License and registration
- BACP
- 377007 · expires May 2026
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English, German
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About Michael
Michael Leunig is a counsellor and psychotherapist with six years of practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He trained at university in counselling and psychotherapy after a personal journey through depression, anger and childhood trauma. Michael also works with hypnotherapy and teaches on that subject.
He keeps sessions straightforward and down to earth. He aims to help people untangle feelings of stuckness caused by grief, trauma, separation or long-term stress.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what the person wants to change and small, practical steps to get there. Michael uses an integrative style. He draws on client-centred listening, solution-focused planning and mindfulness skills.
Hypnotherapy is included alongside these approaches when it fits a persons goals. His background includes work with the UK mental health charity Mind and roles supporting emergency services staff. He has experience delivering mindfulness courses and has worked in NHS surgeries using solution-focused methods.
Michael also coaches a local rugby league team. Sessions are offered in English and German and may be held online by video, phone, messaging or live chat. He describes therapy as a collaborative process - the person sets the pace and he offers guidance, practical techniques and reflective listening to help move forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, 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 names
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Online support
How online hypnotherapy and counselling can help
Michael commonly uses hypnotherapy alongside client-centred and mindfulness methods. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help people access and shift unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for issues such as anxiety, phobias or stopping unhelpful behaviours. Client-centred work focuses on active listening and creating space for a person to find their own solutions and sense of direction. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael collaborates with each person to decide which combination of methods best matches their goals, pace and preferences. He listens to what matters most and adjusts techniques over time so the process feels tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days, and messaging or live chat can suit short check-ins or those who prefer typed communication. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he support?
Michael works with a wide range of problems including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and issues related to trauma and abuse. He also helps with anger, self-esteem, career changes and coping with life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, person-centred approach with practical tools from solution-focused therapy and mindfulness. Hypnotherapy is offered as one option when it suits the person's goals.
What experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience, has taught mindfulness and hypnotherapy courses, and has worked with the charity Mind and in NHS surgeries.
What credentials and region apply?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German, and he accepts clients from other countries.
How are sessions delivered online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, allowing people to choose a format that fits their routine and comfort.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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