Melanie du Plessis (RTTP Cl. Hyp) is the founder of The Happy Thoughts Co., where she specialises in supporting children and teens experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, school refusal, emotional regulation challenges and other complex presentations that can leave families feeling stuck.
Drawing on both professional training and lived experience as a parent, Melanie has developed an approach centred on a single belief: before we can choose the right support, we first need to understand the child.
Rather than focusing only on behaviour or symptoms, Melanie helps families uncover what’s driving a child’s struggles so support can be tailored to the individual child—not just the anxiety they’re experiencing.
Through her writing, resources and one-on-one work with families, Melanie is committed to helping children feel calmer, more confident and better able to engage with school, friendships and everyday life, while giving parents greater clarity about how to support them.
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