Think alcohol is the only way to relax but you are sick of waking up feeling like sh*t!
Our program will show you better, healthier ways to unwind that leave you truly refreshed and in control.
WORRIED YOU CAN'T QUIT ALCOHOL?
Here's why it hasn't worked in the past
❌ Relying on Willpower Alone: Depending too much on willpower without effective coping strategies.
❌ Ignoring Emotional Triggers: Overlooking stress, anxiety, or trauma that drives your drinking.
❌ Lack of Community Support: Missing a strong support network or professional guidance.
❌ Maintaining Old Routines: Sticking to evening habits and environments that encourage drinking.
❌ One-Size-Fits-All Approaches: Using generic solutions that don’t meet your unique needs and challenges.
To finally stop drinking in the evenings and enjoy a healthy, purposeful, balanced lifestyle
You need to learn new coping tools and adopt personalised solutions that meet your unique needs.
The reason I know this is because I had to transform my life to become alcohol-free. I used to drink and take coke most days, but now I'm:
✅ ALCOHOL + COKE FREE
✅ RUNNING A BUSINESS
✅ A FULL-TIME MUM
✅ FINISHING MY MASTERS
✅ GOING TO THE GYM 3X WEEK
✅ SOCIALISING ON THE WEEKENDS
I already don't sleep much with a new baby—how could I manage all this if I were still hungover? My transformation proves it's possible, and you can achieve it too.
CASE STUDY 1
CLIENT A - she saved $13,000 dollars in just 90 days, all because she started her sober journey.
Meet Client A, a dedicated mother of four who, along with her husband, found reward in weekend drinking and coke sessions. These moments were their escape, a way to unwind and reconnect after a demanding week of parenting. However, the financial strain of raising a large family and their dreams of renovating their home added significant stress to their lives.
When Client A first approached me, she and her husband had attempted a six-week period of sobriety. Despite their efforts, they lacked the necessary skills and understanding of the root causes of their drinking habits. As a result, once they started feeling good, they reverted to their old patterns.
Experiencing the benefits of sobriety but failing to maintain it led them to drink even more, exacerbating their financial worries and their guilt.
Our program helped Client A to
✅ Save over a thousand dollars a week by reducing alcohol and drug expenses
✅ Eliminate the need for costly takeout and ubers
✅ Stop guilt-driven spending on extra treats for the kids
✅ Discover personalised activities that aligned with her values and goals
✅ Achieve more financial freedom to spend on renovations for the house
YES, I WANT THIS!
CASE STUDY 2
CLIENT B went from drinking a bottle of wine a night to not having any drinks, motivating herself to go to the gym, making a delicious dinner and setting boundaries with her family.
Meet Client B, a full-time child-free woman who works full-time. Client B has been trying to quit drinking for years. Despite waking up every day with the intention of staying sober, she would find herself opening a bottle of wine as soon as she got home. While alcohol wasn't causing massive issues in her life, it did lead to several negative consequences: regrettable drunk messages, significant weight gain, persistent skin breakouts, and cancelled plans in favor of drinking at home alone.
Our program helped Client B to
✅ Spend quality time with her partner without arguing
✅ Enjoy spending time with friends she genuinely likes
✅ Go back to the gym and lose weight
✅ Start cooking more and eating healthier
✅ Become motivated to go for a promotion at work
✅ Set boundaries with family members, reducing conflict
✅ Improve self-esteem and confidence
✅ Achieve clearer, healthier skin
YES, I WANT THIS!You're not alone, I totally get it
AND I CAN RELATE
My name is Mel Watkins and I spent the first 10 years of my adult life in a toxic cycle with drugs and alcohol. My biggest problem was I worked in an industry that ENCOURAGED me to party and socialise with clients, I was even given an allowance to wine and dine them and trust me when I say, I made FULL use of the allowance!
Initially it was a very acceptable part of my life, I was in my early 20’s having ‘the time of my life’, working my way up the corporate ladder, all my friends were living in similar ways. What took me longer to realise was, as the years rolled by, my friends started to set boundaries and make healthy lifestyle choices and I continued to get more and more reliant on drugs and alcohol.
I was making bad choice after bad choice and had started pushing all of the people that I loved further and further away..
I was lucky to find the help that I needed when I did. Working with a therapist completely turned my life around, I put in the time, I learnt the skills and I did the work.
But there was still something missing in the support I had received..
I didn’t want to go to rehab, my behavior started and finished in the real world, but working with a therapist 1:1 felt alienating. I started dreaming up a course… I wanted a program that held me accountable for the way I reacted to my emotions and offered me new strategies to apply in real time.. I wanted a community of people that I could actually relate to, people going through the same thing as me, who wanted the same outcome as me. I wanted a program which encouraged me to take back control of how I wanted my life..a program that gave me the courage to dream of what that life looked like..
And that’s when I started…
Melissa Watkins Therapy (MWT)
MWT is a program which combines group connection and 1 on 1 therapy. it runs for 12 weeks and comprised of three pillars;
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Pillar #1 - THE WHY - weeks 1-4
In the first four weeks we uncover your why, we find your pain point, the route of your behaviour and we teach you how to own it and use it as your strength.These four weeks are all about creating awareness, awareness of the problem, awareness around substances and most importantly, self awareness.
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Pillar #2 - THE LEARNING - weeks 5-8
Now that we’ve peeled back your alcohol mask, in weeks 5-8 we teach you to create a safe internal space so you can deal with the raw self you are left with without alcohol. You learn new tools to replace old destructive habits and start to apply those to your every day, noting where you are triggered and returning to that safe space to find healthy solutions with the support of your therapist, Mel.
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Pillar #3 - THE BREAK-THROUGH - weeks 9-12
The final four weeks are about mastering your learning. These four weeks are a time of action, you will be problem solving, challenging yourself, making changes where you need to make changes, becoming a master of your own life. In these four weeks you align your visions of the future with your daily practice.
ARE YOU READY TO;
Discover who you are without alcohol or drugs?
Create a life you want to get out of bed for?
Learn from your past so you can take control of your future?
MEL WATKINS 12 WEEK PROGRAM
Here’s How It Works:
- You will have your 1:1 assessment call with Mel.
- Mel then creates you your very own tailored treatment plan.
- You will be given access to your private dashboard which will track your progress and show your goals.
- Each week you will have 1:1 counselling with Mel.
- Your weekly activity will be sent out to you on a Monday.
- Your three monthly group coaching call links will be sent out on enrollment.
- Don’t forget your new sober gang is waiting for you in the members only group, you will receive a link on enrollment to join.
MEET YOUR COUNSELLOR MEL
Mel Watkins is a qualified psychotherapist
with experience in both hospital and private practice settings, she has helped countless clients reduce and quit their reliance on substances, she has extensive training and knowledge including the below qualifications;
- Graduate diploma of counselling with Australian College of Applied Professions.
- Practicing certified licensed psychotherapist/counsellor approved by The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
- Certified coach with Authentic Education.
- Dialectical Behaviour Skills Training with Dr Marsha Linehan.
- Currently studying a graduate certificate of Psychology with Australian College of Applied Professions.
Still weighing it all up?
WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOOSE?
When you join up to the MWT 12 week course your eyes will open to the endless possibilities a sober life could bring, you will join a genuine group of likeminded people who are sick of being controlled by substances and ready to take back their power, you will also have access to;
FAST TRACKING
Weekly one one-on-one coaching with Mel, which will accelerate your sober journey & get you super clear on the steps you need to take to create the life of your dreams.
COMMUNITY
Monthly Group coaching with other like-minded people.
MASTERCLASSES
Opportunity to learn from someone who’s been through it and come out at the other end.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Friday Night check in calls for when it all feels like it’s too hard.
ACTIVITIES
Weekly Reflection Activities which keep you accountable and create clear feedback loops.
SUPPORT & FRIENDSHIP
Private members only group access, so you don’t have to go it alone, a social, fun way to learn and teach.
I’M READY, SIGN ME UP!
YOU HAVE A DECISION TO MAKE
You can continue down the same path you’ve been on, or you can choose your own path.
You can decide to join the MWT community, get one-on-one counselling with Mel and get access to a community who keep you accountable
A 12 week course made up of three proven pillars. What are you waiting for?
JOIN THE PROGRAMFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to be part of the group?
Group counseling is a part of this program, will my details stay confidential?
What if I'm still drinking, is sober support right for me?
What if I have already been sober for a while, is this program right for me?
What if I have already been sober for a while, is this program right for me?
Is the program related to the 12 steps?
It's time to take the plunge
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