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Healing begins with being heard
Losing someone you love is one of life’s most profound challenges.
Whether the loss is recent or something you've been carrying for years, bereavement therapy provides a safe, supportive space to honour your grief, process painful emotions, and begin to rebuild.
Dr. Melanie du Preez is a registered clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience helping individuals navigate the complexities of grief, loss, and emotional trauma. Her therapeutic approach is warm, person-centred, and grounded in both evidence and empathy.
What to expect from grief counselling sessions
Dr. Melanie offers personalised support, helping you:
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Process complicated grief and unresolved emotions
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Navigate milestones, anniversaries, and life after loss
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Work through feelings of guilt, anger, numbness, or sadness
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Find meaning and reconnect with life after bereavement
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Cultivate tools for emotional resilience and self-compassion
Your experience with grief is unique — and so is the way forward.
Healing begins with being heard
Losing someone you love is one of life’s most profound challenges.
Whether the loss is recent or something you've been carrying for years, bereavement therapy provides a safe, supportive space to honour your grief, process painful emotions, and begin to rebuild.
Dr. Melanie du Preez is a registered clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience helping individuals navigate the complexities of grief, loss, and emotional trauma. Her therapeutic approach is warm, person-centred, and grounded in both evidence and empathy.
Who is Bereavement Therapy for?
You don’t have to "get over it" — you deserve to be supported through it.
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Adults dealing with the loss of a partner, parent, sibling, or child
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Individuals struggling with complicated or prolonged grief
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People experiencing bereavement-related anxiety or depression
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Anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or alone in their grief
Why work with Dr Melanie?
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a compassionate, non-judgmental presence.
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Experienced in both trauma-informed care and long-term emotional support.
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Sessions offered online or in-person, depending on your needs and location.
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Trusted by individuals, families, and professionals across South Africa.
What to expect from grief counselling sessions
Your experience with grief is unique — and so is the way forward.
Dr. Melanie offers personalised support, helping you:
-
Process complicated grief and unresolved emotions
-
Navigate milestones, anniversaries, and life after loss
-
Work through feelings of guilt, anger, numbness, or sadness
-
Find meaning and reconnect with life after bereavement
-
Cultivate tools for emotional resilience and self-compassion
Courage can inspire healing
Sharing your experience can help others feel less alone.
Who is Bereavement Therapy for?
You don’t have to "get over it" — you deserve to be supported through it.
-
Adults dealing with the loss of a partner, parent, sibling, or child
-
Individuals struggling with complicated or prolonged grief
-
People experiencing bereavement-related anxiety or depression
-
Anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or alone in their grief
Why work with Dr Melanie?
-
Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a compassionate, non-judgmental presence.
-
Experienced in both trauma-informed care and long-term emotional support.
-
Sessions offered online or in-person, depending on your needs and location.
-
Trusted by individuals, families, and professionals across South Africa.
Sam Jooste
This was exactly what I needed. I finally feel like myself again—highly recommended!
”
Tracy Pienaar
I never imagined I'd make so much progress so quickly. Truly life-changing.
”
Elmien Smitt
Ek is so bly ek het die
besluit gemaak om hulp te soek. Dr du Preez het my lewe verander.
”
Sam Jooste
This was exactly what I needed. I finally feel like myself again—highly recommended!
”
Tracy Pienaar
I never imagined I'd make so much progress so quickly. Truly life-changing.
”
Elmien Smitt
Ek is so bly ek het die
besluit gemaak om hulp te soek. Dr du Preez het my lewe verander.
”
Courage can inspire healing
Sharing your experience can help others feel less alone.
Sam Jooste
This was exactly what I needed. I finally feel like myself again—highly recommended!
”
Tracy Pienaar
I never imagined I'd make so much progress so quickly. Truly life-changing.
”
Sam Jooste
Ek is so bly ek het diebesluit gemaak om hulp te soek. Dr du Preez het my lewe verander.
”
Sam Jooste
This was exactly what I needed. I finally feel like myself again—highly recommended!
”
Start your healing journey today
You don’t have to carry your grief alone.
