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Michael Leunig, BACP

Michael Leunig is a counsellor with six years' practical experience and a Member of the BACP.

About Michael

Michael Leunig is a counsellor with six years' practical experience and a Member of the BACP. He speaks English and German and works from a background shaped by his own life challenges. He aims to help people who feel stuck because of grief, past abuse, relationship breakdowns, or long-term low mood.

Michael uses simple, down-to-earth language in sessions. He listens first and then helps clients find their own solutions. Sessions often include mindfulness exercises and guided relaxation alongside talking work.

Background and approach

He believes people already hold many of the answers they need and helps them access these resources. His path into counselling included university study in counselling and psychotherapy and further study in clinical hypnotherapy. He has taught mindfulness and hypnotherapy courses and has experience working with a mental health charity and in NHS surgeries.

That work included Solution-Focused Therapy in primary care settings and supporting staff through wellbeing schemes. In practice he blends person-centred ways of working with mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and solution-focused techniques. That mix is used to help with anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.

He also offers support for grief, career questions, and life transitions. Sessions are practical and collaborative. Michael offers tools to manage panic, phobias, process addictions, seasonal mood changes and chronic illness related stress.

He aims to walk alongside clients as they make gradual, achievable changes.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	377007	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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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

Ways of working Michael names

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Approaches that suit online therapy and practical needs

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement and on helping the client find their own solutions; it is useful for low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation; it is often used for stress, panic and trauma related symptoms. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and imagery to support behaviour change and working with unhelpful patterns, which can help with addictions, phobias and managing chronic pain.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs and preferences. That might mean combining mindfulness and solution-focused steps, or trying hypnotherapy alongside person-centred talking work until the right fit is found.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a more conversational style. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available or when someone wants a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, reflective exercises, or clients who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Michael help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, addictions and low self-esteem, as well as grief, career issues and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He works in a collaborative, down-to-earth way that starts with listening. Sessions may use mindfulness, guided relaxation and solution-focused techniques alongside talking.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience and has worked in charity settings and NHS surgeries prior to independent practice.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is a Member of the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and German and international clients are accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the client's preference.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and therapy is delivered through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.