Dr Stephen Hirneth is the principal clinical psychologist and director of New Ability Health.

Dr Steve has over 20 years� experience working with adults, children and teenagers, treating a wide range of issues, from common life stressors through to severe mental illness. Stephen has worked across a range of mental health settings, including hospitals, community health centres and private practices.

Stephen has a particular interest in anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar disorders. Stephen was an invited reviewer for the recent APS publication �Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions in the Treatment of Mental Disorders�.



Stephen is a Psychology Board of Australia accredited supervisor for all forms of supervision.

Stephen has also held several leadership and senior management roles in local psychology services, including service manager of headspace Newcastle, and can provide management coaching / mentoring for professionals.