The Hummingbird Centre - Newcastle
844 Hunter St, Newcastle West NSW 2302
- Clinic
- Online sessions
About The Hummingbird Centre - Newcastle
The Hummingbird Centre is directed by local psychologist Alikki Russell and brings together a network of clinical psychologists, psychologists, mental health accredited social workers, a psychiatrist, and administrative support staff. They are dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services for clients and clinicians, recognising that clients come from diverse backgrounds and require individual, evidence-based approaches. They welcome children and adults and offer therapy, assessments, and psychiatry services across four clinics in the Hunter region and online.
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Clinic sessions
Services provided
The Hummingbird Centre - Newcastle lists
- Therapy
- Warm, compassionate client-based therapies with a strong evidence base to meet individual needs for children and adults.
- Assessments
- Using gold standard assessment tools and clinical observations, clinicians assist with formal diagnosis and guidance for reaching full potential.
- Psychiatry
- Warm, compassionate client-based therapies with a strong evidence base to meet the individual needs of clients. Services available for children and adults.
- Professional Development Courses
- Training courses for clinicians covering topics including gender affirmative practice, ADHD, trauma, narcissism, and perinatal mental health.
Fees
Special Babies with Dr Louise Newman Perinatal Mental Health
$55 AUD + GST
$55
Menopause: The Overlooked (Yet Significant) Life Stage
$77 AUD + GST
$77
Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult ADHD
$99 AUD + GST
$99
Family Therapy for ADHD from Childhood Through Launching
$99 AUD + GST
$99
Navigating Narcissism Insights for Mental Health Professionals
$110 AUD + GST
$110
Introduction to Gender Affirmative Practice for Professionals
$150 AUD + GST
$150
Kathy Steele Webinar Series x 3 2020
$200 AUD + GST
$200
Drug & Alcohol Addiction 6-part Series
$220 AUD + GST
$220
Kathy Steele Webinars 2022 Complex Trauma and Dissociation
$250 AUD + GST
$250
Kathy Steele Webinars 2021 7 Topics 25 hours
$492.80 AUD + GST
$492.80
From The Hummingbird Centre - Newcastle's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.
Get to know The Hummingbird Centre - Newcastle
From The Hummingbird Centre - Newcastle's website.
Our approach
The Hummingbird Centre offers warm, compassionate, client-centred therapies grounded in evidence-based practice. Sessions focus on helping you understand the causes of your concerns and learning tools and strategies to improve these areas of your life. A key element is forming a warm and respectful relationship with your therapist, providing a safe space away from everyday pressures where you can explore and understand yourself. Therapists are trained in a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR therapy, neurofeedback, schema therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). The centre prioritises continuous professional development to ensure therapists stay current with the latest research and best practices.
Working with families
The centre involves parents and carers in the therapeutic process, particularly at the first appointment where parents usually attend. The clinicians work collaboratively with families to understand their concerns and develop support plans. Families are very welcome at all four clinic locations, which feature private bathrooms, baby change facilities, and kids' activity tables to create a welcoming environment. The focus on creating a safe, collaborative environment extends to working with parents and carers as partners in their child's care.
Meet the team
The team includes Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychologists, Registered Psychologists, Mental Health Accredited Social Workers, and a Psychiatrist. The centre is directed by local Psychologist Alikki Russell. Named clinicians include Lachlan O'Connor (Consultant Clinical Psychologist), Ohnmar Aung (Clinical Psychologist), April Hawkes (Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years' experience), Joelle Clark (Consultant Senior Psychologist and Clinical Lead), Dr Tim Regan (Consultant Clinical Psychologist), and others. Each professional brings their own expertise while collaborating through the centre to provide tailored assessment and therapy.
Your first visit
The first session is a conversation about your goals and concerns, where your psychologist will ask questions, listen carefully, and explain how therapy could help. For children, parents usually attend the first appointment. Your psychologist will ask questions and listen to understand your situation and what brings you in. Together, you'll decide on next steps for support and discuss what ongoing therapy might look like tailored to your individual needs.
Locations & areas served
Newcastle West
844 Hunter St, Newcastle West NSW 2302
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Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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