Melody

Ms Melody Crafford

Clinical Psychologist

“I have been in Private Practice since 2007. My passion stems from Attachment Theory and our innate need to connect with others and form healthy relationships. I also have experience in treating psychiatric disorders (such as: Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)”

About Me

I support individuals navigating complex emotions and psychiatric disorders, helping them build healthier relationships. My approach is rooted in Attachment Theory, understanding our innate need for connection. We explore how past relational patterns influence experiences with anxiety, depression, OCD, or PTSD. This helps you understand your struggles, fostering stability and more authentic connections.

Approach

Rooted in attachment thinking, sessions are steady and paced to help you notice patterns in relationships and emotional reactions. In my Gqeberha office or during English-language online sessions we work collaboratively: I offer gentle challenges, practical skills and psychoeducation between meetings so new ways of relating can be practiced and refined. When trauma or mood symptoms feel overwhelming, I help you anchor safety, track triggers and build clearer routines that support stability. This way of working tends to suit adolescents and adults seeking thoughtful, relational change.
Contact Melody

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Referral Service

    A service that matches individuals with appropriate mental health professionals based on their specific needs, location, and preferences.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Rhodes

Service Areas

Melody Crafford, Clinical Psychologist

In-person & Online

Port Elizabeth

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

South Africa

Port Elizabeth, Gqeberha, South Africa