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Helping children READ, WRITE, COMPREHEND and EXPRESS.
At EduHelp, we specialise in supporting learners aged 4 through university, empowering them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Whether it’s foundational education, high school academics, or university-level guidance, we provide tailored strategies, compassionate support, and practical tools for success. While EduHelp has a special interest in educational support and wellness we are a practice dedicated to promoting well-being and personal growth. We offer a range of wellness services to help individuals build resilience, confidence, and harmony in life.
Founded by Melissa van Hal in 2009, EduHelp combines educational expertise with a holistic understanding of individual needs. Melissa is an Integrative Health, Wellness, and Learning Specialist, and her extensive experience in addressing diverse learning challenges ensures a supportive and personalised approach for every learner. Melissa was officially joined by Loudine Heunis in her role as Support, Learning and Academic Coach, in 2023. Loudine’s personal and professional beliefs and practices are aligned with the EduHelp Method. Having first met during our undergraduate psychology studies, we now form a formidable team, creating change in the educational environment and wellness sphere.
Our services include:
- Learning and enrichment support to strengthen academic skills.
- Guidance for differently-abled learners, with tailored study strategies.
- Counselling for academic, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
- Parental support to equip families in navigating their child’s education.
At EduHelp, we believe in meeting learners where they are, celebrating their unique strengths, and working collaboratively to create practical, achievable goals. By fostering self-efficacy and independence, we aim to make learning accessible, meaningful, and enjoyable for all.
Our Focus
At EduHelp we focus on supporting learners to reach their full potential. Below are some of our key focus areas.
Parent Consultation
Guiding parents & assisting them with concerns on how to assist their child in the school system.
- Homework Management Tips
- Study Methods
- Identifying Learning Differences
- And much more…
Assisting Pre-Grade R, Foundation & Intermediate Phase Students
Assisting with literacy, numeracy and adjusting to the schooling system/classroom.
- Grade Transition
- Confidence & Self-esteem
- Educational Support
- And much more…
Prepare Grade R for Grade 1
Preparing Grade R learners in:
- Visual, hearing, movement and touch skills
- Foundations of numeracy and language
- School readiness
- And much more…
Meet Our Specialists
With years of experience and a special interest in assisted learning, facilitation, learning challenges, learning differences and support learning, our specialists are ready to help learners achieve their full potential.
Feedback from our Clients
Latest Blogs
Regulation: The Foundation of Wellness
Spilling the Educational Tea In this episode, Loudine and Melissa chat about regulation as the foundation of wellness. What is regulation? What are the different types of regulation, and why is it important that we learn how to regulate? Grab a long, tall glass of…
Academic Expectations
Spilling the Educational Tea In this episode, Melissa and Loudine chat about how learners and their parents can set realistic, healthy academic expectations. While well-intentioned, unrealistic expectations can cause more harm than good. A better approach is to work…
Matric: The Final Stretch
Spilling the Educational Tea Join Melissa and Loudine as we talk about the matric final exam, how parents and learners can prepare, and what to expect. We cover the basics of taking care of both physical and mental health, tips for answering exam questions and calming…
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Contact Us
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to book a session or find out how EduHelp can help and support your learner and family.