Michael Leunig

• Mindfulness therapy
• Clinical hypnotherapy
• Solution-focused work

About Michael

Michael Leunig works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addiction and life changes using client-centred methods, mindfulness and hypnotherapy. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of experience.

Michael trained at Salford University in counselling and psychotherapy and later expanded his practice into mindfulness and clinical hypnotherapy. He has taught mindfulness courses and hypnotherapy workshops, and he has worked with the charity Mind in a range of settings across the north of England.

While at Mind he contributed to the Blue Lights scheme, working alongside police, firefighters and healthcare staff. He has also worked within NHS surgeries using solution-focused methods to support patients through short-term goals and problem-solving. More recently he has run a private practice that has been recognised with awards and served as Mind Coach for a rugby league team.

In sessions he draws on client-centred listening, mindfulness skills and hypnotherapy alongside solution-focused techniques. He aims to help people identify practical steps, build coping strategies and address patterns that keep them feeling stuck. He also offers coaching-style support for career and life-change concerns.

Michael speaks English and German and works with people on a range of issues including grief, relationship conflict, addiction, chronic health challenges and stress related to caregiving. He describes his work as collaborative, helping people find their own answers and move forward when life feels hard.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says to help them find their own solutions; this can be used for stress, low mood and self-esteem issues. Mindfulness therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage anxiety and stress in daily life. Clinical hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and imagery to access focused attention for issues such as habit change, pain management and some anxiety-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will discuss the options and agree a plan based on the person’s goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. That plan can be adjusted as sessions progress so the method fits the individual's needs.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it simpler to continue therapy if someone moves location, and it supports using mindfulness practices and guided exercises between sessions.

Topics Michael lists

• Stress and 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 addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Michael

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety and depressive symptoms using client-centred talks, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He combines client-centred counselling with mindfulness, clinical hypnotherapy and solution-focused work to address practical goals and emotional patterns.

What experience does he have?

He has six years of experience, has worked for the charity Mind, and has provided services in NHS surgeries across the north of England.

Is he accredited with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and German.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.