- Mindfulness-based work
- Solution-focused steps
- English and German
About Michael
Michael Leunig trained in counselling and psychotherapy at Salford University and is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He also practices clinical hypnotherapy and has taught courses in hypnotherapy and mindfulness. He speaks English and German and works from the United Kingdom.
Michael draws on his own life experiences, including childhood upheaval and struggles with depression and anger, when supporting others. He describes mindfulness as the place where his own healing began, and he has taught mindfulness courses to groups and other therapists. He has also worked for the UK mental health charity Mind and with emergency services through the Blue Lights scheme.
His approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions involve listening first, then helping people identify small steps forward. He uses methods from client-centred work, solution-focused therapy, hypnotherapy and mindfulness, adapting techniques to each person's needs.
Michael has experience working in NHS surgeries across the north of England and in community roles, and he currently works in private practice. He has also provided coaching for a local rugby league team and runs training courses for practitioners.
People contact him for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief and life changes. He aims to help people become unstuck and find practical ways to move forward from past difficulties.
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He encourages clients to identify their own answers while offering tools, mindfulness practice and hypnotherapy techniques to support change. Sessions are offered in English and German and international clients are accepted.
How Michael uses approaches like mindfulness and hypnotherapy online
Client-centred work focuses on building a respectful, non-judgemental relationship and following the person's priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to make sense of their feelings. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and manage stress or anxiety. Clinical hypnotherapy uses guided imagery and suggestion to support changes in habits, low mood or unhelpful responses, and it can be helpful alongside other work.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michael will work together with each person to decide which methods feel most useful for their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made or as priorities change.
The biography does not list which online session types are offered, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, to keep sessions shorter when needed, or to avoid travel on days that are difficult. Many people find that remote sessions let them continue regular work on stress, anxiety, mindfulness practice and hypnotherapy exercises while balancing everyday commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with a broad range of issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, career problems and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and practical, starting with careful listening and then trying small, workable steps drawn from client-centred, solution-focused, mindfulness and hypnotherapy approaches.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years' experience, has worked for the charity Mind, supported emergency service staff via the Blue Lights scheme, and provided therapy within NHS surgeries in the north of England.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
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, and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model 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.