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Business Listing: Melanie Godfrey – Counselling and Emotional Intelligence Coaching

About

Melanie Godfrey, affectionately known as Mel, is a seasoned Registered Counsellor and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Practitioner with over fifteen years of experience in supporting individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Based in Claremont, Cape Town, Mel offers both face-to-face sessions and online counselling services, working with clients across the globe via a range of digital platforms.

Mel’s passion lies in helping people understand themselves better so they can live fuller, more meaningful lives. Her approach is warm, empathetic, and creative, with an emphasis on providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore their inner world and the challenges they may be facing.

As an Integrative Therapist, Mel draws on person-centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques. She tailors her approach according to the individual needs of each client, promoting self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy interpersonal relationships. Her work addresses a range of issues including anxiety, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, relational difficulties, and emotional self-awareness.

Services

Mel offers counselling and support in the following areas:

• Individual Counselling (Adults & Adolescents):
  One-on-one sessions to explore personal challenges such as stress, anxiety, burnout, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and emotional regulation.

• Couples and Family Therapy:
  Supporting partners and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, and develop stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

• Parenting Coaching:
  Helping parents develop tools and insights for more connected, respectful, and emotionally intelligent parenting.

• Emotional Intelligence Coaching:
  Equipping individuals with the tools to understand and manage their emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and thrive in both personal and professional settings.

• Workshops and Programmes:
  Mel is the creator of several bespoke workshops, delivered both online and in person, including:

  • The Importance of EQ in the Workplace

  • The Effects of Burnout and How to Manage It

  • Loss and Bereavement

  • The Importance of Wellbeing for Employees

  These sessions have been successfully run in schools, universities, corporate environments, and community spaces.

• Group Therapy:
  Offering group sessions for various issues such as stress, life transitions, emotional awareness, and relationship struggles. These sessions encourage shared understanding and mutual support.

Additional Information

Melanie is deeply passionate about her work and is known for her sincere, grounded, and empowering style. She believes in helping people recognise their strengths and limitations, and guiding them to set authentic boundaries that support healthier relationships with both themselves and others.

Her counselling style blends insight with practical tools, allowing clients not only to reflect, but also to take actionable steps toward growth and resilience. Whether you are looking for personal growth, emotional support, or relationship guidance, Mel is committed to walking the journey with you.

For appointments or to enquire about upcoming workshops and group sessions, please get in touch directly.

Melanie Godfrey
Registered Counsellor | EQ Practitioner
Based in Claremont, Cape Town | Online services available worldwide