Michael Leunig

Michael Leunig is a counsellor and psychotherapist who brings six years of practice to his work. He is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and trained in clinical hypnotherapy. Born in Germany and having lived in several places, he draws on personal experience of depression and anger to inform his care. He uses straightforward language and aims to help people move past what keeps them stuck.

His route into therapy included mindfulness training and a degree in counselling and psychotherapy from Salford University. He has worked with Mind, the UK mental health charity, and supported emergency services through a Blue Lights scheme. He has also practised in NHS surgeries across the North of England and currently runs an award-winning private practice.

In sessions he takes an integrative approach, combining client-centred ideas, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques and clinical hypnotherapy to suit the person in front of him. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s own goals guide what happens in the room.

Michael commonly helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, grief and life changes. He also works with issues such as attachment difficulties, chronic pain and caregiver stress, process addictions, panic and phobias. He offers work in English and German and accepts international clients.

People who choose him can expect practical conversations, short-term goal setting when useful, and tools drawn from mindfulness and hypnotherapy alongside reflective counselling. He asks people to identify what they want to change and then supports them to find their own answers.

Approaches that suit online working and practical change

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting your own goals. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say and helps them decide what to try next. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce distress and manage strong feelings such as anxiety or anger. It often uses short exercises you can practise between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss which methods feel helpful and adapt his way of working to match your goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as you make progress.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins around work or family commitments, or to use audio-only options when camera time is difficult. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available.