The Relationship Architect (TRA Coaching) Cape Town

Business Listing: The Relationship Architect Coaching and Education
Founder & Director: Shelley Lewin

About Us

At The Relationship Architect Coaching and Education, we believe in designing lives and relationships with intention, compassion and clarity. Founded by Shelley Lewin, a certified counsellor (SACAP) and accredited Professional Certified Coach (ICF – PCC), this Cape Town-based consultancy offers bespoke coaching, counselling, and education services for individuals, couples, executives, and teams.

Since 2006, Shelley has supported clients through intra-personal and inter-personal transformation by co-creating processes that foster emotional and relational wellbeing. Drawing on her international experience, Shelley has a unique ability to relate to diverse individuals and cultures, making her work highly relevant, inclusive and impactful.

Whether working 1-on-1, 2-on-1 or with teams, Shelley uses a multidisciplinary toolkit that includes Solution-Focused Brief Coaching, PSYCH-K®, TotalSDI®, Neurozone®, Enneagram Typing, NLP, and more. Her signature curriculum ‘Life Codes: Lead Yourself’ is a powerful set of masterclasses that help individuals thrive both personally and professionally.

Shelley’s journey from the global fashion industry into the world of personal development has shaped her compassionate, grounded, and deeply authentic approach. She is passionate about helping clients break free from limiting beliefs and align with their purpose, values, and personal truth.

Services

1-on-1 and 2-on-1 Coaching & Counselling

• Personal coaching for self-discovery, clarity and confidence

• Couples coaching to restore, strengthen or redefine connection

• Counselling support for mindset shifts, emotional health and behavioural change

Sessions are available both virtually and in-person.

Team Facilitation & Group Coaching

Shelley facilitates highly engaging group coaching experiences for teams and organisations. These sessions foster collaboration, enhance communication, and support leadership development.

Corporate Training & Education

Tailor-made training sessions and workshops are created to meet the specific needs of companies and their staff. Common topics include emotional intelligence, mindset development, resilience, and communication dynamics in the workplace.

Workshops & Masterclasses

• Life Codes: Lead Yourself – a flagship curriculum designed by Shelley that helps individuals develop life skills for emotional and psychological resilience

• Custom workshops created and facilitated based on client objectives

Keynote Speaking & Media Contribution

Shelley is a sought-after keynote speaker and subject matter expert. She has been featured on television (including Expresso Breakfast Show), in radio interviews, and in various publications, offering insights into relationships, personal development, and emotional wellbeing.

Career & Executive Coaching

As a thinking partner, Shelley works with leaders and professionals—locally and globally—to develop leadership capacity, overcome mental roadblocks, and bring purpose and authenticity into the workplace.

Additional Information

Shelley Lewin brings a rare combination of global perspective, professional expertise, and lived experience. Her approach is rooted in the belief that we are all the architects of our lives—capable of shaping the quality of our relationships and daily experiences through conscious intention and aligned action.

Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Shelley works with clients around the world. She is also a parent, nature lover, coffee enthusiast and advocate for authentic living.

If you are ready to transform your relationship with yourself or others, or to inspire growth within your organisation or team, contact Shelley for a Complimentary Clarity Call to explore the next steps.

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Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Services Available: Globally (online) and locally (in-person)