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Michael Leunig, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Michael is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Michael. View 29 reviews
Speaks English and German
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

I can honestly say, that the work with Michael has changed the way that I can deal with my life today. He gave me tools that were incredibly helpful. Michael listens very thoroughly to my subjects and impressed me when he started to connect things that I have told him weeks and months ago. He is very kind and patient. I would recommend working with him any time.

Reviewed November 2024

Michael is an excellent therapist. If you want someone who can give you the truth with respect, Michael is the therapist for you. He is top tier and a great listener. I am glad that I know him

Reviewed November 2024

More about Michael

  • 6 years' experience
  • Male
  • BACP

My name is Michael Leunig and I am a Member of the BACP as a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and Accredited with the GHR as Clinical Hypnotherapist and recognised Supervisor. I was born in Germany and due to family circumstances, we moved around a lot. My early life experience, childhood trauma, and then my journey through adulthood, battling depression and anger issues, have helped me to become the therapist that I am today. My healing began with Mindfulness and I became a Mindfulness Master Practitioner, eventually teaching courses to groups and therapists who wanted to incorporate Mindfulness into their practice.

The next step on my journey was following the dream of studying at a University and I enrolled at Salford University. I studied Counselling and Psychotherapy, and one of my proudest moments was achieving a degree, with my family around me on my graduation. Since then I have studied Clinical Hypnotherapy and now I teach courses on this subject. I have worked for Mind, the mental health charity in the UK. Furthermore, whilst working for Mind, I have been involved with the Blue Lights scheme, working with Police, Firefighters, ICU Nurses, and Counter Terrorism Offices. I have worked in various NHS Surgeries across the North of England working with patients through Solution Focused Therapy. Now I am in private practice, and my practice has won multi awards over the past few years for the most caring Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy Practice SME NEWS AWARDS. I currently hold the position as Mind Coach for the Oldham Rugby League Football Team.

However, that is my history and what is really important is, what I can do for you. I believe that it is every bodies birth right to be happy. Yet, sometimes people become stuck, what ever that stuckness may be, either through grief, childhood trauma, divorce, or abuse. I help people to become unstuck, to let go of their past, and to become that which they were always meant to be. I believe that my life experiences place me in a position to be able to walk with you on your journey. No, I do not know how you feel, only you know that. I believe that you already have the answers that you need to move forward, and I would like to help you find those answers.

I work through an integrative approach, using skills from Person Centred, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behaviour therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Mindfulness, Emotional Freedom Technique, Life Coaching, but most being there for you on your journey.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

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

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 377007 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Michael Leunig

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

29 reviews

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I can honestly say, that the work with Michael has changed the way that I can deal with my life today. He gave me tools that were incredibly helpful. Michael listens very thoroughly to my subjects and impressed me when he started to connect things that I have told him weeks and months ago. He is very kind and patient. I would recommend working with him any time.

Reviewed November 2024

Michael is an excellent therapist. If you want someone who can give you the truth with respect, Michael is the therapist for you. He is top tier and a great listener. I am glad that I know him

Reviewed November 2024

Always very considerate and nice. Very good at reacting to spontaneous issues or problems from my side while still keeping on track with guiding me through learning to deal with my main issues. Never created a talking environment in which I felt urged to talk about stuff I didn't feel good talking about!

Reviewed November 2024

Fühle mich sehr wohl. Er nimmt sich Zeit, hört zu unterstützt einen, wenn man es braucht. Absolute Empfehlung!

Reviewed November 2024

I like Michael a lot as my therapist because he perfectly balances being careful and soft with me in critical moments and being thoughly-honest when I need it. He has helped me greatly so far in dealing with my issues and making progress and I am excited to see what more we can reach

Reviewed September 2024

I like the way he makes me aware of things. like vs love. Also the way he is just straight forward when needed. He gives me ‘homework’. Homework in the sense of trying to be more aware of how I talk to myself and how to separate my self value from other people’s opinions. I believe he can support me in bring out the person that I actually am.

Reviewed August 2024

Immer wieder sehr erhellend. Viele gute Anregungen und Tipps.

Reviewed August 2024

I'm very happy that we were matched! I feel understood and Michael is a great listener! I'm very thankful to work with him on my goals!

Reviewed July 2024

I am still finding so many helpful things in the conversations with Michael. He understands me, knows about previous conversations and gives me confidence in gettin in tune with myself.

Reviewed July 2024

I feel like it’s helping me a lot

Reviewed May 2024

Michael doesn't just nod and say "mhm, yes, I understand...". He asks questions, and he makes statements. That show that he listens, he cares, and he knows. Which is exactly what I need. He instills a sense of confidence in me that there is a path forward. That there is a future where I can overcome my challenges. And that I am not alone in dealing with it.

Reviewed May 2024

Gute Gespräche, geht auf die Problematiken gut ein.

Reviewed April 2024

Michael is handing me a lot of useful tools to rediscover my self. He is thoughtful and listens to each and every of my needs. He has all the good qualities you would search for in a therapist.

Reviewed February 2024

He’s the best

Reviewed January 2024

The review: he is the best therapist in the world for me!

Reviewed November 2023

Er hilft mir sehr, unterstützt mich mich selbst besser kennen zu lernen

Reviewed August 2023

Michael has been my therapist for a short time now and it's the best thing that could have happened to me. Michael has a very calm and compassionate manner that makes you feel heard. I am seen and heard as a human being. He recognizes my actual problems and steers me in the direction to look a little deeper here too. I am very grateful to have Michael at my side now.

Reviewed August 2023

Mike truly helped me during my coming-out phase. He is really supportive and even knew in the right moment to say something that made me laugh. He is very human and has an empathic approach in his therapy. In my first session I was even able to fully open up myself. I can really recommend Mike as a therapist.

Reviewed June 2023

Michael is a great therapist and an awesome guy to talk to. I’d definitely recommend him and will continue working with him in the future.

Reviewed February 2023

Michael is an empathic and patient therapist I consulted in the matter of dealing with trauma and depression.He did an amazing job at it by beeing super sensitive, calm and responsive .Throughout the entire therapy he always gave me the impression that everybody deserves to be happy, which helped a lot in the process.Also he provided me with valuable tips for the treatment at home.I cannot recommend him enough.

Reviewed February 2023

I was experiencing extreme anxiety during last year . Working with Michael Leunig has helped to ease my anxiety and work through other issues that have accumulated in my life. I appreciated when Michael reminded me to show more compassion to myself , and his encouragement and support allowed me to be more confident. Our sessions facilitated the space to put some worries into context. As a result of Michael's support, I started to feel positive about myself, I feel that it helped me to be healthier and communicate better with others. I am very thankful for his services.

Reviewed February 2023

Michael is a big support by asking the right questions and providing intelligent tools. He’s a very good and smart listener and is very easy for me to open up towards him. Strongly recommend!

Reviewed February 2023

Michael Leunig has been a great help right from the beginning. He was always really respectful and I learned a lot from working with him. Even though I had not enough time to book a session every week, he still checked on me via texts on this platform. That was really thoughtful to me. Since Michael is also very understanding and sympathic, I definitely recommend Michael!

Reviewed January 2023

very good listener, very competent in his advice

Reviewed November 2022

I had had only three chat sessions with Mr. Leunig yet, but I really liked his approach of therapy. Some things I'm grateful for are that he listens carefully and also focused on getting to know me better before diving into what my problems or obstacles are and how to solve them. He encouraged me to practise selfcare and was coming up with helpful small homework in-between our weekly meetings.

Reviewed November 2022

Michael Leunig is a very friendly and competent professional and I like working with him. He seemed very trustful right away and I felt comfortable opening up about what bothers me right away. He is in tune with my feelings and asks a lot of questions that make me think more about my feelings. He makes it easy for me to question my thought patterns. I really recommend working with him.

Reviewed September 2022

Michael is very easy to talk to, he makes you comfortable and adds bits of humour in between the conversation. He is knowledgeable and guides you well. Very responsive and resourceful.

Reviewed September 2022

I have only had one session . However I am optimistic that the second will be as refreshing as the first. He appears to be a good match . I am looking forward to progressing with him.

Reviewed August 2022

I’m satisfied so far. I found therapy very helpful especially when life gets difficult

Reviewed July 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Michael Leunig offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Michael Leunig works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Michael Leunig speak?

Michael Leunig speaks English and German.

How many years of experience does Michael Leunig have?

Michael Leunig has 6 years of experience.

Where is Michael Leunig licensed to practice?

Michael Leunig is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Michael Leunig accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Michael Leunig accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Michael Leunig offer?

Michael Leunig offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Michael Leunig?

Michael Leunig can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Michael Leunig?

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