Mrs Melanie Frankel
Licensed Educational Psychologist
“An experienced educational psychologist working primarily in the field of divorce - child- centred therapy, families , reconstructive work and PC”
About Me
I guide families through the complexities of divorce, always prioritising children's well-being. As an experienced educational psychologist, I offer child-centred therapy, helping young people voice feelings and adjust. We can engage in reconstructive family work and Parental Coordination. I create a supportive space for families to find new ways to connect and thrive through challenging transitions.
Approach
Anchored in children’s needs, I set a steady rhythm that mixes gentle play, structured conversations and practical steps so emotions can be explored safely and change can take root. In Johannesburg or online, in English, sessions feel focused and paced—sometimes one-on-one with a young person, sometimes bringing caregivers together—to map family patterns, clarify agreements and reduce day-to-day conflict. Between meetings I offer concise check-ins and suggested activities to practise new ways of relating. This approach suits families seeking calm, clear progress through transition.
Contact Melanie
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Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
- •Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
- •Counseling
- •Mediation
- •Play Therapy
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Children
- •Families
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Life Transitions
- •Anxiety
- •Divorce Counseling
- •Psycho-Legal
- •Parenting Support
- •Abuse
Professional Title:
- •Licensed Educational Psychologist
Qualifications
University of Johannesburg
Registrations
Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)
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