Melanie Bennie, MEL-FUNCTION

Helps clients with finding their authentic self, spiritual growth and living with gratitude, simplicity and mindfulness

Specialist benefits I offer clients:

• Finding your purpose
• Happiness & fulfillment
• Wellbeing & selfcare
• Boost your confidence
• Healthy sexual relationships
• Relationship issues

My Story

I've always been passionate about helping people. My compassion, empathy & love have always oozed out of me. I've had to learn some hard lessons about who to give my energy to and how to look after myself emotionally and spiritually.

Tragedy struck my life in 2014 when my husband of 15 years suddenly died at 38. I was 34 at the time and we had 4 children aged 16,13, 7 and 6. Our lives changed over night. I’ve never been so lost, devastated, terrified and out of control in my whole life.

Slowly we built our new life - or new normal. I returned to full-time work and we started moving forward. Some days, I'm not sure how I got the 5 of us through the first year. Grief is so painful and soul destroying.

In 2015, I met my new partner… we’re still together nearly 7 years later. He is younger than me, and had never lived with a partner, let alone a whole family! Together, we have created a fulfilling life. I'm so blessed to have a partner who could support me and the kids through our grief. Utmost love and respect for him. I'm very lucky !!

In 2021, I decided to do something for myself. I'd never done that before. I went way outside my comfort zone and signed up for this life coaching course. It's been the best thing I've ever done for myself… it's spiraled me on a journey of self discovery.

I feel if I can heal myself, I can definitely help others to heal themselves. What better gift to receive than the feeling of achievement when you see someone living their best life & you know you were an integral part of that person’s journey !!

How I work with clients

I see clients 1:1 or as couples, both face-to-face and over Zoom.

I live in an Invercargill but travel the South Island for my clients

Programs and session packages I offer clients:

I put together an individual package of sessions based on clients’ needs.

I also offer a 12 week program of 6 sessions.

About Me

I’m very social and love spending time with my friends. I love to read and listen to music very loudly, and practice self-care (I’m so aware of how important this is now).

My coaching difference

I have the ability to make people feel safe when they feel vulnerable.

They can share their deepest pain with me and together we can rewrite their story, so they can move past what is holding them back from living the life they desire.

I love technology and the innovation it can bring to our lives. I'm a chaotic person who thrives on a challenge; it's where I work best when I'm under the pump. But now I can do it without the panic, anxiety and fear that used to come over me in stressful situations. I’ve always been an over achiever, I used to base my worth on what I could achieve and other people's opinions. I now get my worth from the most important person - ME.