- Person-centred focus
- Mindfulness practice
- Clinical hypnotherapy
About Michael
Michael Leunig is a counsellor and psychotherapist with six years of practice and a Member of the BACP. He trained at Salford University and combines talking work with hypnotherapy and mindfulness. He speaks English and German and has worked with charity and NHS settings before moving into private practice.
Michael's early life and personal recovery from depression and anger shape how he works. He uses a straightforward, down-to-earth manner and listens first. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him rather than fitting someone into a toolkit.
In sessions he helps people talk through feelings such as anxiety, depression, grief and anger. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship strain, career change and general life transitions. Practical coping strategies and mindful exercises are often part of the work.
His practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy alongside hypnotherapy, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas. That means he aims to follow the person's pace, notice strengths, and work towards small, manageable steps forward. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness are used when they suit the person's needs.
Michael also offers coaching-style support for goal-focused work and has experience with chronic pain, caregiver stress and issues such as panic, phobias and process addictions. He describes his role as walking alongside people while they find their own answers and regain momentum.
How different approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experiences and choices at the centre of sessions. Online work using this approach focuses on listening, understanding and following the client's pace to build clarity and confidence. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused imagery to help shift patterns of thought and behaviour; delivered online it can support issues like anxiety, habits and some forms of chronic pain.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs and preferences, and together they will decide which combination of client-centred listening, mindfulness or hypnotherapy feels most helpful. That collaborative discussion helps tailor sessions to real goals rather than a fixed method.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and removing travel time so people can keep appointments more easily. Online work also allows shorter check-ins when a brief conversation will help, and it can reduce the need to be on camera if that feels better for someone. Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how each meeting will be arranged.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and anger as well as trauma, addictions, family and career issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a person-centred approach that follows the client's pace, combined with mindfulness, hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques when helpful.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He trained at university, has six years of practice, and has worked with charities and NHS surgeries before private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Member of the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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