Welcome to Michael Leak Counselling, Mediation & Corporate Wellness
There are times in life, relationships and work when we know something needs to change, but we are not quite sure how to move forward.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in a pattern of conflict, disconnected from someone important to you, or simply aware that the way things are working right now is no longer sustainable. Sometimes what is needed is a calm, confidential space where you can speak openly, make sense of what is happening and begin to find a way through it.
I provide individual, relationship and family counselling, Family Law Mediation, and Corporate Wellness services to individuals, couples, families and organisations.
In my counselling work, I support people who may be struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, family conflict, emotional distance or significant life changes. My approach is practical, compassionate and conversational. The aim is not simply to talk about what is wrong, but to help you understand what is happening, recognise the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and begin making meaningful changes.
When working with couples and families, I provide a structured and emotionally safe environment where difficult conversations can take place differently. A space where people can speak honestly, feel heard, listen with less defensiveness and begin rebuilding understanding, trust and connection.
For couples who have made the difficult decision to separate or divorce, my Family Law Mediation services provide a constructive alternative to unnecessary conflict. I help couples work through the practical issues involved in moving forward and, where children are involved, assist parents in developing parenting plans that are workable, fair and centred on the best interests of their children.
My Corporate Wellness work draws on both my counselling and mediation experience and more than two decades spent in management and leadership roles across different corporate environments. I understand that workplace challenges are rarely just about processes, they are about people. Stress, anxiety, conflict, communication difficulties, organisational change and disengagement can all affect both wellbeing and performance.
I work with organisations, leaders and teams to strengthen communication, improve team engagement, manage conflict, support emotional resilience and create healthier, more productive working relationships.
I am based at Mainstream in Hout Bay, Cape Town, where I offer face-to-face sessions, and I also work with clients online across South Africa.
Whether you are coming to see me as an individual, a couple, a family, a leader or an organisation, my role is to provide a space where you can speak openly, understand what is happening more clearly and find a practical way forward.
If you feel that it may be time to have that conversation, you are welcome to contact me via WhatsApp on +27 82 674 9481, email me at michael@michaelleak.co.za, or schedule your first appointment online.
Michael
