At The Hummingbird Centre, our Couples Therapy in Newcastle offers a supportive and confidential space for partners to understand each other more deeply and work through challenges together.
Couples therapy is a collaborative, evidence-based approach that can help improve communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild trust. Our experienced therapists act as neutral facilitators, helping both partners explore their perspectives and work towards shared goals that strengthen their connection.
Sessions are available in person or through telehealth for couples across Newcastle, Maitland, Broadmeadow, Warners Bay, and Lake Macquarie.
Understanding Couples Therapy
Couples therapy in Newcastle can address a wide range of relationship concerns, including:
Communication breakdowns
Recurring arguments or unresolved conflict
Infidelity and trust issues
Emotional disconnection or distance
Stress from major life changes such as parenting, relocation, or career transitions
Couples therapy is not only for relationships in crisis — it can also support couples who want to strengthen their bond, prepare for major milestones, or learn tools to navigate challenges more constructively.
It’s suitable for all types of relationships, including long-term partnerships, newer relationships, and couples navigating blended families or co-parenting.
What to Expect in Couples Therapy
At The Hummingbird Centre, our therapists provide a calm, supportive environment where both partners feel heard and respected. Therapy sessions are tailored to your relationship’s unique dynamics and may include:
Identifying challenges – exploring concerns and setting shared goals for therapy
Improving communication – learning active listening, assertiveness, and empathy skills
Conflict resolution – developing constructive approaches to disagreements
Rebuilding trust – understanding the causes of betrayal or distance and creating a path forward
Enhancing intimacy – reconnecting emotionally and fostering deeper understanding
Our approach focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies to help couples navigate challenges and create a stronger, more resilient relationship.
Benefits of Couples Therapy
Couples therapy can support both partners to:
Communicate more openly and effectively
Resolve conflicts in healthier ways
Rebuild trust and emotional closeness
Strengthen their bond and shared goals
Manage stress together more constructively
These benefits can help improve not only the relationship but also overall wellbeing, balance, and resilience.
Why Choose The Hummingbird Centre
At The Hummingbird Centre, our therapists provide couples counselling and relationship therapy in Newcastle, Maitland, and Lake Macquarie. Each session is guided by empathy, collaboration, and respect for both partners.
Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to support couples in improving understanding, communication, and emotional connection.
Sessions are available in comfortable, private settings at our Broadmeadow and Warners Bay clinics, or via secure telehealth for those who prefer online access.
Take the First Step
If you’d like to strengthen your relationship or learn new ways to manage conflict and communicate, couples therapy can help.
Contact The Hummingbird Centre today to learn more about relationship counselling and couples therapy in Newcastle and the Hunter region.
1. What is couples therapy?
Couples therapy is a collaborative counselling process where both partners work with a therapist to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their connection.
2. Who provides couples therapy at The Hummingbird Centre?
Therapy is provided by registered psychologists and qualified therapists with experience in relationship and family support.
3. What kinds of issues can couples therapy help with?
Couples therapy can assist with communication problems, recurring conflict, trust issues, emotional distance, and adjusting to major life changes.
4. How many sessions will we need?
The number of sessions depends on your goals and circumstances. Some couples benefit from short-term support, while others choose ongoing sessions.
5. Is couples therapy confidential?
Yes. All sessions are private and confidential, in line with professional and ethical standards.
6. Do you offer telehealth for couples therapy?
Yes. Couples can attend sessions face-to-face or via secure telehealth video calls, depending on what works best.
7. Do both partners need to attend every session?
Most sessions involve both partners, though individual sessions may occasionally be recommended to explore personal insights or patterns.
8. How do we make an appointment?
You can contact The Hummingbird Centre by calling (02) 4946 0919 or emailingadmin@hummingbirdcentre.com.au to discuss available times and locations.
