Melody Hazelton, MTC, RCS, CT

Clinical Director & Counsellor

Melody is accepting new clients.

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Sessions with Melody are online.

Sessions Types: Individuals, Couples, Teens 16yrs+

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Melody (she/her) is a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Registered Counsellor Supervisor, and Counselling Therapist with extensive expertise in supporting individuals and couples. She is a trained Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapist, Certified Trauma-Informed Coach, Parent Educator, and Relationship Facilitator. Additionally, Melody served as an instructor and supervisor for Clearmind International Institute’s three-year part-time Practitioners Counsellor Training Program.

Since 2018, Melody has been helping clients navigate challenges in relationships, parenting, complex trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Her wealth of experience and compassionate approach make her a trusted guide in the journey toward personal growth and emotional well-being.

Melody’s Treatment Philosophy
Counselling is a collaborative and supportive process rooted in your healing and growth. In our sessions, we will explore tools to help you achieve your goals, reduce stress, process painful experiences, and enhance your relationships—including the one with yourself. My intention is to provide you with a safe and nurturing space where you feel supported and empowered.

With warmth and care, I will encourage you, gently challenge you, and celebrate your progress. Together, we will identify patterns that may be holding you back and work towards creating a more meaningful, connected, and fulfilling life.

I approach counselling from an anti-oppression, justice-oriented, feminist, transpersonal, and relational perspective. I believe we are much more than the narratives shaped by our egoic selves. My holistic approach considers the mind, body, and spirit, tailoring the counselling experience to meet each client’s unique needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic Modalities

Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Adlerian Psychology, Bowen Family Systems Theory, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Gestalt Therapy, Humanistic – Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Transpersonal Psychology.

Associations: ACTA (CT #1055) , ACCT (MTC, RCS #2503)

Melody's CV

Specializations

Anxiety
Boundaries
Co-Parenting
Couples
Depression
Family

Grief
Individuals
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marriage
Parenting
Postpartum

Relationships
Self-Esteem
Self-Worth
Stress
Trauma
Women's Issues

What they say about us

At Empowered Life Counselling, we are proud to have positively impacted the lives of many individuals and couples. Our clients’ testimonials reflect the transformative experiences and personal growth they have achieved through our guidance and support.

“Melody is an incredibly perceptive and intuitive counsellor who creates a safe and supportive space for clients to heal. She is kind, compassionate, and wise and she brings a diversity of approaches and skills to her counselling.”

~ Leanna Madill, MTC, RCS, PhD Life Dances Counselling

"Melody is a very skilled, safe, compassionate and effective therapist. I highly recommend her."

~ Craig Wanless, MTC, RCS, Benchmark Counselling

"Working with Melody helps me define my goal in a safe and possible way. This was a very rewarding process for me, I felt held with so much care, attention, and encouragement. I felt understood, seen and safe while having her on my side. I realized that I am stronger than I thought and that I can do hard things. She makes me realize all the possibilities and keep me motivated to keep going towards my goal. I highly recommend working with Melody if you are looking for changes inside yourself and outside with your life. It is scary to go towards that path alone and having her by my side makes it easier, enjoyable, and exciting."

~Steffie

"My husband and I took a course online for Positive Parenting and the program was fantastic! It really opened our eyes to where we were with our children and what we could work on. Positive parenting is something I have always wanted to incorporate into mine and my children’s lives, but found it a struggle to make the changes alone. With the guidance of Melody and hearing other people’s experiences, it really helped to take the next step in our parenting journey. Although we still struggle sometimes, because parenting is hard, with the proper tools at hand, you can start to make those positive changes. I highly recommend this program with Melody and Empowered Life Counselling."

~Chantelle

“Melody is a skilled and empathetic therapist. Her warmth and intuition along with her depth of knowledge are an asset to anyone seeking therapy. I highly recommend her.“

~KP

“Melody is a highly-skilled, compassionate, and understanding counsellor. She offers a safe and supportive space and brings her whole heart to her practice.“

~LC

“Melody has such a big heart! She is compassionate, patient, and multi-talented. She's got lots of tools to be a wonderful support system for those looking at counselling!“

~AD

“Melody is a wealth of knowledge, and resources. She is easy to talk to and is warm and inviting. I also love her sense of humor and wit! I highly recommend her!“

~CJ

“Melody has a beautiful, warm and wonderful presence. I have always appreciated her support, guidance and her lovely smile.“

~FJ