We're a Top 5 Finalist!
We're proud to announce that Watkins Therapy Group / UrSpace EAP has been named a Top 5 Finalist in the Professional Services Excellence category at the 2026 Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards!

Stephanie Hallaby

Executive Assistant to Benjamin Watkins

& Emerging Counsellor

Location: Frankston, Victoria & Telehealth

Stephanie Hallaby Watkins Therapy Group
Meet Stephanie Hallaby

Executive Assistant & Emerging Counsellor

Steph is the Executive Assistant to Benjamin Watkins, Director at Watkins Therapy Group, and an Emerging Counsellor currently studying for her Bachelor of Counselling at Torrens University.

As a mother of two, Steph understands the demands of balancing family life, personal responsibilities and individual goals. She is particularly passionate about supporting women as they navigate life’s challenges, build confidence, strengthen their emotional wellbeing and make time for their own needs.

Steph brings a warm, compassionate and approachable nature to her work and believes everyone deserves to feel heard, valued and supported. She is committed to creating a welcoming, non-judgemental environment where individuals feel comfortable sharing their experiences and exploring opportunities for personal growth.

From 2027, Steph will be accepting a limited number of clients for free counselling sessions as she continues her professional development and journey towards becoming a qualified counsellor.

These sessions are intended to form part of her student counselling training, subject to university placement requirements and appropriate clinical supervision. They will provide eligible clients with an opportunity to access supportive counselling at no cost while Steph continues developing her professional knowledge and practical counselling skills.

Our Therapists

Benjamin Watkins

Director & Principal Therapist

Location: Frankston, Victoria & Telehealth

Supports: Couples & Individuals aged 12+

Eryka Rhodes

Advanced Clinical Counsellor & Supervisor

Location: Frankston & Mt Eliza, Vic & Telehealth

Supports: Couples & Individuals aged 14+

 

Cayetana Arranz

Qualified Counsellor

Location: Telehealth. (South Australia)

Supports: Individuals aged 14+

Shaun Williams

Qualified Counsellor

Location: Melbourne, Victoria & Telehealth.

Specialises in: LGBTQ, Individuals aged 14+

Robin Pantours

Qualified Counsellor

Location: McCrae, Victoria & Telehealth.

Specialises in: Individuals aged 14+

Ellen Palmer

Qualified Counsellor

Location: Telehealth. (Fraser Coast Region, Qld)

Specialises in: Women, Individuals aged 14+

Joshua Cohen

Qualified Counsellor

Location: Frankston, Victoria & Telehealth

Specialises in: Neurodiversity, Men & Individuals aged 14+

Andrew Heggie

Qualified Counsellor

Location: Frankston, Victoria & Telehealth

Specialises in: Men & Individuals aged 12+

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Krista Van Lunenburg

Qualified Counsellor

Location: Online Telehealth, Queanbeyan, NSW.

Specialises in: Anxiety, Stress & Life Transitions

Donna WTG Counsellor Online

Donna Persichino

Qualified Counsellor

Location: Geelong, Victoria, via Telehealth.

Specialises in: Donna sees youth aged 12- 18 exclusively.

Steph Hallaby

Executive Assistant to Benjamin Watkins & Emerging Counsellor

Location: Frankston, Victoria & Telehealth

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“Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain.”

 

– Matt Haig

Head Office 435 Nepean Highway, Frankston, Victoria 3199

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live, the Bunurong people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

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