Michael Leak Counselling, Family Law Mediation & Corporate Wellness
Brief Intro
Life, relationships and work can become complicated, and sometimes finding a way forward is difficult on your own. Whether you are looking for counselling to understand yourself or strengthen an important relationship, Family Law Mediation to navigate separation constructively, or Company Wellness support to help people and teams function at their best, I offer a warm, practical and confidential space to understand what is happening, have the conversations that matter and begin making meaningful change.
Longer Introduction
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 feel overwhelmed, stuck in conflict, disconnected from someone important to you, or simply aware that the way things are working right now is no longer sustainable.
My work is centred on helping people understand what is happening beneath the surface and find constructive ways forward. I provide individual, relationship and family counselling, Family Law Mediation, and Company Wellness services to individuals, couples, families, teams and organisations.
Counselling
In my counselling work, I support people experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, family conflict, emotional distance and significant life changes. My approach is practical, compassionate and conversational. The aim is not simply to talk about what is wrong, but to understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and help you make changes that improve your wellbeing and relationships.
When working with couples and families, I create a structured and emotionally safe space where difficult conversations can happen differently — where people can speak honestly, feel heard, listen with less defensiveness and begin rebuilding understanding, trust and connection.
Family Law Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution
My Family Law Mediation services support couples who have decided to separate or divorce to work through the practical decisions involved in moving forward. Where children are involved, I assist parents in developing parenting plans and agreements that are workable, fair and focused on the best interests of their children.
Company Wellness
My Company Wellness work brings together my counselling and mediation experience with more than two decades in management and leadership roles across different business environments. I work with companies, leaders and teams to strengthen communication and team engagement, address workplace conflict, support stress and anxiety management, improve emotional resilience and create healthier, more effective working relationships.
In-person and online
I am based in Hout Bay, Cape Town, where I offer in-person sessions, and I also work with clients online across South Africa.
Whether you come to see me as an individual, couple, family, leader or 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.
Michael
