Perinatal Mental Health, Infant Bonding,
Parenting & Optimal Child Development
The Hummingbird Centre's Perinatal Mental Health Clinic can help with a wide range of difficulties that commonly impact our adjustment to parenting, including, but not limited to, difficulties such as:
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Our team of Psychologists and Accredited Mental Health Social Workers are warm, welcoming and highly skilled. As clinicians and parents we understand the intense demands of raising a family. Our service is here to help you feel understood, supported and nurtured as you explore and overcome your concerns.
The Hummingbird Centre also has perinatal group programs:
- Bring the Baby Home
(A parenting preparation group for new parents) - Baby Talk
(A play and interaction group for babies aged up to 12 months that supports strong relationships and facilitates optimal child development.) - Turning into Kids
(Emotion coaching to help kids and parents emotionally self-regulate.) - Postnatal depression and Anxiety group
- Circle of Security Parenting Program
(Parenting program for attachment based behaviour issues) - Get Wet for Wellbeing
This program is designed to support Mum's physical and emotional well being. Getting in the water is wonderful post birth exercise for Mums and these classes also offer an opportunity to connect with your baby in a supportive environment where you can enjoy each other and exploring the water together. Read more
How can I make an Appointment?
You are welcome to self-refer to our clinic, simply call 02 4946 0919, and one of our friendly reception staff will place you with a clinician that best suits your needs. If your Obstetrician has recommended you make an appointment, please mention this at the time of booking.
Perinatal Training for Professionals
We are also able to offer a range of trainings in the perinatal area to professionals including GPS, Psychologists, Social Workers and nurses/midwives on a variety of mental health perinatal topics.
Meet our Perinatal Team

Dr Rickie Elliott
Clinical Psychologist and Director
Dr Lisa Millar
Clinical Psychologist
Vicki Mansfield
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Ashleigh Fitzgerald
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Alison Gosling
Registered Psychologist
Dr Shanna Logan
Clinical Psychologist
Joelle Clark
Registered Psychologist