About Watkins Therapy Group
Meeting you where you are at, Australia-wideGetting Started with Watkins Therapy Group
At WTG, we believe that the right support can change everything. Founded by me, Benjamin Watkins, we exist to make counselling accessible, personal and effective, no matter where you are across Australia.
Whether you’re in Frankston, Mt Eliza, McCrae, or somewhere regional or remote, our skilled counsellors are ready to help, in-person, via phone or online.
Our Purpose
Counselling works when the fit is right. That’s why we emphasise being client-centred, not one-size-fits-all.
We provide:
- A diverse range of counselling approaches (CBT, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, etc.)
- Choice and flexibility, you pick the therapist, or we help you match
- A commitment to you: if the first counsellor isn’t the right fit, we’ll help you find a better one, even if it means referring externally
Why Counselling Matters
Counselling isn’t just about getting through a rough patch; it’s about growth, resilience, and building a richer, more fulfilling life. It’s a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with who you are and where you want to be.
At Watkins Therapy Group, we see counselling as a partnership. You bring your story; we bring professional support, curiosity, and care to help you make sense of life’s challenges and create real, lasting change.
Here’s how it helps:
- Expert guidance – Our counsellors use evidence-based approaches to help you understand your emotions, manage unhelpful patterns, and navigate major life transitions with clarity and confidence.
- Confidential space – Every session is a safe, judgment-free environment where you can talk openly, think out loud, and be heard, often the first step toward healing.
- Tailored approach – There’s no one-size-fits-all in therapy. Each session is crafted around your personal goals, pace and personality, so it feels authentic and achievable.
- Practical skill-building – Counselling gives you tools you can use every day, for better communication, emotional regulation, stress management and self-care, so you’re not just coping, but thriving.
- Long-term benefits – The impact of counselling doesn’t end when the session does. You’ll gain insight, resilience, and confidence that support lasting wellbeing across your relationships, work and personal life.
- Support when you need it most – Whether it’s a difficult season, a moment of change, or a new beginning, counselling helps you move forward with strength and self-understanding.
At WTG, we believe that with the right support, anyone can learn, grow, and heal, and that every step forward, no matter how small, is progress worth celebrating.
The Watkins Theraphy Group Difference
Australia-Wide Access
Appointments available in-person, online or by phone, including after-hours and weekends for added convenience.
Specialist therapists & modalities
From teens to couples, and trauma to life transitions, each counsellor brings unique strengths and experience.
Flexible Scheduling
We fit around your life, not the other way around, with after-hours and weekend appointments available.
Continuous Improvement
Your feedback drives our service. We listen, adapt and evolve to serve you better.
Find the Right Therapist for Your Journey to Well-Being
How to know if it’s the right time to seek therapy
When you can’t shake feeling sad and are no longer finding joy in activities that you used to look forward to.
Feeling constantly overwhelmed or excessively stressed.
When your feeling anxious and it is preventing you from engaging in normal daily activities or keeping you awake at night.
If you feel like you’re becoming increasingly anti-social, withdrawing from friends and family.
If you’re finding it harder to regulate your emotions such as anger, frustration or sadness.
During life transitions, such as a relationship breakdown, job loss, or mourning.
After experiencing a traumatic event or an abusive relationship.
If you’re using unhealthy coping mechanisms such as disordered eating, gambling substance or abuse.
If you’re finding it difficult to communicate effectively with your partner and the relationship has become unfulfilling.
Feeling ‘stuck’ and knowing that you’re not performing at your full potential.
Persistent Relationship Tension: When unresolved issues or conflicts in your relationship lead to persistent tension, creating a negative atmosphere.
Intimacy Challenges: When intimacy becomes a challenge, whether it's a lack of physical closeness or emotional intimacy in the relationship.
Unresolved Past Issues: If past issues or traumas are affecting your current relationship dynamics, and you find it challenging to move forward.
Our Director
Benjamin Watkins
Qualified Counsellor & WTG Director
Location: Frankston, Victoria & Telehealth
With extensive experience in both counselling and business consulting, I founded WTG to combine professional care with operational integrity. My mission is to build an organisation that delivers exceptional therapy services Australia-wide with compassion, rigour and purpose.
You can learn more about me by visiting my website.
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Specialises in communication
Supports conflict resolution
Supports: Couples & Individuals aged 14+
No referral needed. Book directly online at any time
Benjamin can be booked for in-person appointments in Frankston, Victoria or online appointments.
*Private health cover rebates will depend on your provider and plan. If you plan on using your private health cover please check with your provider & Benjamin to avoid any issues.
Our Team of Therapists
At Watkins Therapy Group, our counsellors aren’t just qualified professionals; they’re compassionate people who genuinely care about helping clients create change that lasts.
Every member of the WTG team brings a wealth of clinical experience, life understanding, and professional insight. We believe therapy should feel real, relatable and results-driven. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, relationship struggles or workplace pressures, our counsellors work collaboratively with you to set practical goals and support you every step of the way.
Our therapists specialise across a range of areas, including:
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Individual counselling – anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief and adjustment
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Couples and relationship therapy – communication, rebuilding trust, conflict management
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Adolescent and youth counselling – emotional regulation, self-esteem and life direction
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Workplace and EAP support – performance, burnout prevention and team wellbeing
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Sports and performance psychology – mental strength and focus for athletes
Each counsellor is fully qualified, insured, and registered with leading professional associations such as PACFA and ACA, ensuring the highest standards of ethical and clinical practice.
We take great care in matching you with the right counsellor, someone who understands your goals, preferences and personality. And if you ever feel you’d work better with another therapist, we’ll help you make that transition seamlessly.
Our team offers both in-person sessions (Frankston, Mt Eliza and McCrae) and telehealth appointments Australia-wide, so support is always within reach, wherever you are.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”