Michael Leunig, BACP
Michael Leunig is a counsellor and psychotherapist with a BACP membership.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Anger management
- +9 more
About Michael
Michael Leunig is a counsellor and psychotherapist with a BACP membership. He brings six years of practice and a personal recovery journey to his work. He speaks English and German and offers sessions to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.
He aims to help people who feel stuck because of grief, trauma, relationship breakdown, addiction or major life changes. Sessions focus on simple, practical steps to reduce stress and manage anxiety.
Background and approach
Michael draws on mindfulness and hypnotherapy alongside person-centred and solution-focused ideas to support change. Michael trained at Salford University in counselling and psychotherapy and later qualified in clinical hypnotherapy. He has taught mindfulness to groups and professionals and runs courses on hypnotherapy.
His background includes work with the mental health charity Mind and experience in NHS surgeries across the north of England. He has worked with emergency service staff through a Blue Lights scheme and acts as a mind coach for a rugby league team. Those roles have shaped his approach to working with stress, trauma and occupational strain.
In practice he aims to listen without judgement and to help clients identify practical ways forward. Therapy sessions use straightforward language and an open style. Michael often combines conversational therapy with mindfulness exercises and guided imagery to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills.
He encourages clients to set achievable goals and to notice small changes between sessions.
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.
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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 attention and breathing practices to reduce worry and improve day-to-day coping. It is useful for anxiety, depression and managing reactions to past trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Decisions are made together and adjusted as progress is noticed.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different routines and moods. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and exercises that need visual cues, phone calls take less bandwidth and can suit a short check-in, while live chat or messaging can work well for brief updates or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, travel or family life and to keep continuity when circumstances change.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Michael commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and issues arising from trauma and abuse. Other areas include anger, self-esteem, career concerns and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a warm, person-centred approach with practical tools. Mindfulness, hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques are used to help clients notice changes and reach goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience, including work for the charity Mind and in NHS surgeries across the north of England.
What credentials and region are associated with him?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and German, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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