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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. Woffer 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. 

Melissa Joyce van Hal (van Oordt)

Cape Town Pinelands

Loudine Heunis

George & Mossel Bay

Feedback from our Clients

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I did the parenting workshop and realized that I’ve been doing everything wrong since the beginning… I’m so glad it was caught early enough. Now my kid is signed up for weekly sessions and I don’t need to worry about social services knocking on my door.

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The best experience ever. They totally helped with like my academic paper and stuff and it’s not even cheating cause like I wrote most of the junk and they just made it not-junk!

Latest Blogs

Spilling the Educational Tea – S2 Episode 2

In this second episode of our new series on socialisation, Melissa walks us through numbers 4 to 6 of the Green Flags of Friendship developed in collaboration with Jeanne Kruger. Grab a cup of tea and join us as we dive into what it means to be a good friend....

Spilling the Educational Tea – S2 Episode 1

n this series, Melissa and Loudine talk about various aspects of socialising. Melissa and Jeanne Kruger developed the 10 Green Flags of Friendship, and in episodes one to three of this series we discuss each of these green flags in detail. This series is not only...

Latest Podcast

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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.