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.
Additional areas of focus: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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michael Leunig. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
He is simply the best and I am forever grateful to him for how he has helped me.
From the first moment I met him, he was open to my issues, listened carefully and managed to guide me directly into a right direction for me. Every time I talk to him, I feel heard and taken serious.
What I also like about him is that is not afraid to also say the hard but necessary truth in the right moments.
And even when you could argue that my starting issue is solved, I just enjoy to keep talking to Michael because there is so much more to learn from the conversation with him.
I could not have been more lucky to get him as my therapist.
My deepest and most heartfelt thank you.
Written on Feb 05, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 9 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
I love this man he was the perfect match for me I could not wish for a better therapist
Written on Jan 18, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Das beste was mir passieren konnte war, einen Therapeuten wie Michael zu finden. Er findet immer einen Weg,damit es mir besser geht.Er bereichert mein Leben indem er mich sieht und hört.Einen besseren Therapeuten könnte ich mir nicht wünschen.
Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Guter Zuhörer und gute Ratschläge. Ich fühle mich sehr gut aufgehoben.
Written on Dec 23, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
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.
Written on Nov 10, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
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
Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
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!
Written on Nov 01, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Fühle mich sehr wohl. Er nimmt sich Zeit, hört zu unterstützt einen, wenn man es braucht. Absolute Empfehlung!
Written on Oct 26, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
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.
Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
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!
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I feel like it’s helping me a lot
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
He’s the best
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
The review: he is the best therapist in the world for me!
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Jun 17, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and family conflicts
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.
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
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.
Written on Feb 11, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
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.
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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!
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
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!
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
very good listener, very competent in his advice
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
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.
Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
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.
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I’m satisfied so far. I found therapy very helpful especially when life gets difficult
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
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