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International Safety@Sea Week 2025

Mr Charles Watkins

Meet Mr Charles Watkins, a clinical psychologist and founder of MHSS who specialises in mental health support for seafarers, including stress management and depression prevention for crew and shore personnel.

Last updated 12 April 2026
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Mr Charles Watkins

Clinical Psychologist and Founder
Mental Health Support Solutions (*MHSS)

Born in 1985 in Osnabrück, Germany.
Having graduated with a master’s degree (with distinction) in clinical psychology and completing his clinical training at the world-renowned University Medical Center of Princeton, Charles continued to use his passion to inspire positive change and advance the field of psychology in areas new to the psychological approach. Working in his private practice has been complemented by lecturing on various topics around the world. His devotion towards identifying places of need for dealing with stress and depression has led him to the maritime industry. Through the team’s profound research in the maritime industry, Charles has been helping seafarers with individual psychological consultations, training videos and safety plans for the crew and on-shore personnel.

Charles has been researching the area of maritime stresses and psychological illnesses to develop preventive measures for the maritime industry. Charles is continuing to find helpful psychological solutions for real life problems on ships and on shore.