Events & Courses

We offer warm compassionate client-based therapies with a strong evidence base to meet the individual needs of our clients. We welcome children and adults.

The Hummingbird Centre Events

The Hummingbird Professional Development Network offers clinician training courses that deepen their knowledge, skills and confidence as empowered healers which improves mental health services to our community both local and international.

Special Techniques in EMDR 2.0 at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - May 22, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Special Techniques in EMDR 2.0

Join us for this groundbreaking webinar series to learn how to integrate powerful and innovative methods into your EMDR therapy practice. This training is specifically designed to equip clinicians with the skills to handle complex cases, including clients with Complex PTSD and dissociation.

June 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Advanced EMDR Large Group Case Consultations with Dr Suzy Matthijssen

This series offers EMDR clinicians an unparalleled opportunity to refine their practice, deepen their understanding of EMDR, and learn from the collective wisdom of a diverse peer group.From June – November 2025.

July 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - July 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

Mastering PTSD Assessment with CAPS-5

Learn how to assess PTSD accurately using the gold standard tool, the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5). This training is perfect for clinicians and researchers who want to improve their PTSD assessment skills and integrate the CAPS-5 into their practice.

EMDR Therapy for Panic Disorder, OCD, and Specific Phobias – Advanced Training for EMDR Therapists
August 25, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - September 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

EMDR Therapy for Panic Disorder, OCD and Specific Phobias

Learn effective EMDR techniques for treating Panic Disorder, OCD, and Specific Phobias with Dr Ad de Jongh, PhD, and Dr Suzy Matthijssen, PhD. Whether you’re a psychologist, therapist, or counsellor, this training will deepen your understanding of EMDR’s application in treating these anxiety-related conditions.

Treating Personality Disorders with EMDR Therapy Webinards 2025
September 22, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - September 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Treating Personality Disorders with EMDR Therapy

This training presents a practical framework for using EMDR therapy to address the underlying traumatic experiences that contribute to the development and maintenance of personality disorders. Professor Ad de Jongh and Dr Suzy Matthijssen will guide participants through formulating meaningful case conceptualisations and structuring effective treatment plans for this complex population.

November 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Metacognitive Therapy for GAD and OCD

Dr. Marie Louise Reinholdt-Dunne, Associate Professor in Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, hosts this  3-hour introductory workshop on Metacognitive Therapy for children and teens, designed for clinicians working with young clients experiencing emotional disorders. EARLY BIRD PRICE $99 until 30th June!

EMDR2.0 2025 CC at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
March 20, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Case Conceptualisation for EMDR 2.0

Explore the next generation of trauma treatment with our exclusive webinar series, led by globally acclaimed experts Dr Ad de Jongh and Dr Suzy Matthijssen, which delves into advanced strategies to enhance your EMDR 2.0 therapy skills, helping you bring more effective and efficient relief to your clients via 2 x 2 hour live webinars.

Navigating Trauma, Dissociation & Personality Disorders at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
February 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - November 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

Group Consultations with Dolores Mosquera

This is your opportunity to learn directly from one of the most respected voices in trauma therapy and to elevate your clinical skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join us for 10 live small-group sessions online across 2025.

Cool Kids Anxiety Management Program at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist

Cool Kids Program : Helping Children Management Anxiety

The Cool Kids program is a 10 session Cognitive Behaviour based therapy group which specifically targets children aged 8 years to 12 years who meet criteria for an Anxiety Disorder or who have high levels of anxious symptoms.

September 12, 2024 @ 8:00 am - September 13, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Bulletproof Ethics and Legal Issues

Join Dr Phil Watts to examine ethical and legal issues that clinicians face and gain the knowledge and skills for professional practice in both the private and public sector.

EMDR Therapy at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
May 19, 2022 @ 8:00 am - May 21, 2022 @ 5:00 pm

EMDR Therapy – Institute Basic Training (Weekend One)

Weekend 1 is a 3-day workshop that provides a working understanding of EMDR therapy model and basic practices to begin working with clients. This training is accredited with the EMDR Institute and is accredited for Part One of the Basic Training.

High-conflict Families at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
May 13, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Legal and Therapeutic Considerations when Working with High-Conflict Separated Families

Full-day in person training for clinicians who will gain important skills to help work more confidently with high-conflict families that often cause clinicians sleepless nights. Paul will join Sacha and Rose for a Q&A panel discussion to answer all your questions about the legal aspects of working with these families and the impact of this on the therapeutic process.

Circle of Security Parenting Program

An 8 week program for parents and carers on helping your child to develop resilient relationships.

Trauma Informed Practice Seminar at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
November 22, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

T.I.P.S – Trauma Informed Practice Seminar

This two-day workshop will explore the impact of trauma on neurodevelopment in childhood and introduce the Neuro-Sequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT). Presented by Clinical Psychologist Gabrielle Duffy.

sarah etter addiction 2021
March 30, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Exploring Drug and Alcohol Treatment from a Trauma-Informed Approach

Sarah Etter from Odyssey House in Sydney explains the current approach to drug and alcohol addiction treatment, skills to increase your knowledge, understanding and confidence when working with clients presenting with Drug and/or Alcohol concerns.

March 1, 2021 @ 8:00 am - March 2, 2021 @ 5:00 pm

Attachment & Marte Meo with Dr Robyn Dolby

When children and families bring their concerns to you, what is the emotional work that needs to be done? It requires a relational approach to enhancing child social and emotional development. Marte Meo is a method which focuses on the importance of connection and communication in the building of relationships and emotional connections.

The Hummingbird Centre Courses

The Hummingbird Professional Development Network aims to improve mental health services by offering clinician training courses that deepen their knowledge, skills and confidence as empowered healers.

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
150
Get Started

Introduction to Gender Affirmative Practice for Professionals Supporting Trans and Gender Diverse People

Price: $150 AUD

This workshop aims to assist therapists to develop basic cultural competence in working with trans and gender diverse...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
77
Get Started

Menopause: The Overlooked (Yet Significant) Life Stage

Price: $77 AUD

Despite the importance of integrating a lifespan / developmental lens into our work with clients, menopause is not...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
99
Get Started

Family Therapy for ADHD from Childhood Through Launching

Price: $99 AUD

Kids, teens, and young adults with ADHD can put parents (and therapists) in a bind—should they be given...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
99
Get Started

Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult ADHD {A More Useful Model}

Price: $99 AUD

ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric diagnoses and is over-represented in therapists’ caseloads, yet can be...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
110
Get Started

Navigating Narcissism – Insights for Mental Health Professionals with Dr Daniel J. Fox

Price: $110 AUD

These webinars promise to provide valuable insights into the complex topic of narcissism, and we’re confident that you’ll...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
250
Get Started

Kathy Steele Webinars 2022 Complex Trauma and Dissociation

Price: $250 AUD

Topic 1: What Is the Adult Self in Complex Trauma and Dissociation? Part 1 There is some controversy...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
55
Get Started

Special Babies with Dr Louise Newman Perinatal Mental Health after Traumatic Conception

Price: $55 AUD

All babies are special, but some are more special in terms of emotional investment, feelings towards parenting and...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
492.80
Get Started
Complex Trauma & Dissociation with Kathy Steele at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist

Kathy Steele Webinars 2021 – 7 Topics – 25 hours of Webinars

Price: $492.80 AUD

Kathy Steele, International trauma and dissociation expert, Author and Presenter is back with 25 hours of webinars covering...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
220
Get Started

Drug & Alcohol Addiction 6-part Series

Price: $220 AUD

We’ve brought together 6 experts on treating Drug & Alcohol Addiction. This 6-part series, recorded in 2021, can...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
200
Get Started
Complex Developmental Trauma at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist

Kathy Steele Webinar Series x 3 – 2020

Price: $200 AUD

Advanced Topics in Complex Developmental Trauma These series of five-hour webinars are designed for mental health professionals working with,...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
Free
Get Started
Free EMDR Webinar with Dr Tom Flewett at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist

EMDR History Taking, Case Conceptualisation and Target Identification

In the EMDR Basic Training history taking and case conceptualisation is covered very briefly on Day 1 of...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
Free
Get Started
Free Webinar on Maximising Client Stability & Regulation with Shirley Hicks at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist

Maximising Client Stability & Regulationwith Shirley Hicks

Practical Strategies for Maximising Client Stability and Regulation both in and outside the consultation room. This webinar is...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
Free
Get Started
Free Webinar on Psychadelic Therapies with Tania de Jong AM at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist

Psychedelic Therapies: Why Innovation in Treatment is Needed Now More than EverPsychedelicPsychedelic Therapies: Why Innovation in Treatment is Needed Now More than Ever

Pre-COVID 1 in 5 people in Australia were suffering from a mental illness. At least 1 in 8...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
Free
Get Started

Brainspotting Explained

Brainspotting™ is a neuroscience-informed, mind & body treatment which works with the brain’s natural healing mechanisms, using specific...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
Free
Get Started
FREE Webinar on Tech Addition with Jordan Foster at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist

Gaming and YouTube Addiction

Gaming and screen time is often at the forefront of a modern parent’s mind. Knowing the many opportunities...

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
Free
Get Started
Understanding Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist

Understanding Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

This 90 minute webinar provides an overview of what Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is and who can benefit....

Create positive change in your life

At The Hummingbird Centre we endeavour to provide you with an experience that is empowering. Get in contact with us today to discuss!

What are you searching for?

Join Us

Subscribe to find out all about future trainings, programs and events

Please notify me about:(Required)