Stephanie Hallaby
Executive Assistant to Benjamin Watkins
& Emerging Counsellor
Location: Frankston, Victoria & Telehealth
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+
Krista Van Lunenburg
Qualified Counsellor
Location: Online Telehealth, Queanbeyan, NSW.
Specialises in: Anxiety, Stress & Life Transitions
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
“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
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