Who we are

Dr Wendy Roncolato
BSc.Psych(Hons); M.Psych(Clin); PhD.Psych, MAPS, FCCLP, MACPA

. Fellow Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists 
. Member Australian Psychological Society
. Member Australian Clinical Psychology Association 
. Member Australian Association for Infant Mental Health
. Member Australasian Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health
. Member Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy
. Board Approved Supervisor of Psychology Registrars, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Cloudberry Clinic was established by Dr Wendy Roncolato in 2014 as the Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years’ expertise specialising in women’s health and wellbeing. Wendy attained the highest qualifications in the field of Clinical Psychology and has a wealth of experience gained from working intensively with a wide range of clientele since graduating in 1999. 

Her previous experience includes work at:

• Royal Hospital for Women preparation for parenting, stress management, preventing and treating antenatal depression and anxiety;
• UNSW researching child and family psychology, creating and running treatment groups;
• Karitane enhancing adjustment to parenting, treating postnatal depression and relationship issues;
• Macquarie University investigating the maternal-infant relationship & maternal experience, and tutoring of psychology students.

Further to her PhD exploring different approaches to mothering infants, Wendy has also published a range of scientific papers, presented at relevant national and international conferences and contributed to Beyond the Baby Blues: The complete handbook for emotional wellbeing during early parenthood (Knox, O'Reilly & Smith 2014). More recently, Wendy contributed to program redevelopment of the Black Dog Institute's Perinatal in Practice training for health professionals and the NSW Dept of Education Resource Toolkit for the school counselling service: Responding to anxiety and depression. 

Wendy is a mother of 3 young adults. Her philosophy of care revolves around the belief that mental health symptoms are often a sign of internal conflict, circumstantial factors, and physiological imbalance. Her approach aims for complete wellness, body and mind. Although her treatment is solidly based on scientific evidence-based techniques and ongoing professional development with leaders in the field, she tends to steer away from an overfocus on diagnosis and mental health labels when working with her clients. Rather, the focus is on imparting evidence-based skills to manage and reduce symptoms, and to increase self-assuredness - while clients build a version of themselves they cannot yet see, towards a life of purpose and meaning, and one of greater resilience.  This approach aims to bringing her clients closer to becoming their most healthy adult selves. "Know all the theories, master all the techniques but as you touch another human soul, be just another human soul". Carl Jung

For full details of qualifications, experience and publications, choose the LinkedIn button below. Wendy consults at Cloudberry Clinic, Monday - Thursday.

Dr Megan Jeon
BSc.Psych(Hons I); PhD; M.Psych(Clin)

. Member Australian Psychological Society

Megan is a Clinical Psychology registrar in the final stages of completing her clinical training. She attained a Bachelor of Psychology with First Class Honours at the University of Sydney and a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of New South Wales. During her PhD, she explored insomnia and other sleep problems in people with brain cancer and their carers to understand the contributing factors, such as depression, anxiety and life adjustment, and the impact on individuals with an aim to help them achieve a better quality of life. She further developed clinical skills through a Master of Psychology (Clinical) at the Australian Catholic University. 

Her previous experience includes:

• Psycho-oncology Cooperative Research Group, University of Sydney conducting research on improving psychological wellbeing and survivorship for people affected by cancer and their families, and supporting healthcare staff.
• Comprehensive Psychological Assessment Centre providing a range of psychological assessment and recommendations for young children, adolescents, adults and families including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
• Australian Catholic University Mary Aikenhead Clinic working with families and individuals to formally assess cognitive, academic and emotional functioning, as well as offering cognitive behavioural therapy interventions to individuals and in group settings.

Megan is a warm and personable therapist. She is passionate about working with individuals to help them build inner strengths and resilience to live value-driven lives. Megan has a particular interest in anxiety-related issues, perinatal mental health, living with chronic health conditions, sleep difficulties and adjustment. Megan sees clients on Thursdays at Cloudberry Clinic.

Emily Arkell
BSc.Psych(Hons); M.Psych(Clin); MACPA

. Member Australian Clinical Psychology Association

Emily is a Clinical Psychologist who completed a Bachelor of Psychology with First Class Honours and a Masters of Clinical Psychology (with Excellence) from the University of New South Wales. Her Master's thesis investigated the relationship between different types of perfectionism and symptoms of perinatal anxiety and depression. Emily has a wealth of experience working in both private practice and public health. She enjoys supporting parental attunement and healthy infant attachment. She is a registered Circle of Security Parenting facilitator and an accrediated Marte Meo practitioner. 

Emily draws from a range of therapeutic modalities including schema therapy, acceptance and committment therapy, dialetical behaviour therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. 

Her current and previous roles include:

• The Mother & Baby Unit at Westmead Hospital providing treatment for mothers with severe postpartum mental health issues in a public inpatient setting.
• Wise Institute providing treatment for a range of concerns including complex trauma and emotional dysregulation, as well as co-facilitating DBT skills groups.
• One Door Mental Health working with people with chronic and severe mental health problems such as Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Bipolar Disorders.
• Pain Management Centre Royal Prince Alfred Hospital delivering individual therapy and group programmes for people living with chronic pain as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Anxiety Disorders Clinic St Vincent’s Hospital treating depression and anxiety disorders including OCD, GAD, Panic Disorder, and specific phobias.

Emily is a wholehearted and personable clinical psychologist who aims to meet each client’s individual needs as she supports them to cultivate their life worth living. She is a Board Approved Supervisor who is passionate about mentoring new Psychologists with her active involvement in both Australian Clinical Psychologist Association and University of New South Wales mentorship programs. Emily sees clients on Mondays and Tuesdays at Cloudberry Clinic.

For further information, please see Emily's profile on our blog

Rachel Kaplan
B.Psych(Hons); M.Psych(Clin)

Rachel is a Registered Psychologist, currently completing her registrar program for endorsement in clinical psychology. She has completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Sydney, and a Master of Psychology (Clinical) at the Australian Catholic University. Rachel’s master’s research explored daily predictors of pregnancy-related anxiety, through which she developed some unique insight into some of the daily sociocultural challenges experienced by expectant mothers.

Rachel has several years of clinical experience in private practice, having worked in cognitive assessment and diagnosis for several years. Rachel has a special interest in perinatal mental health and family relational challenges, and is passionate about empowering mothers to develop health strategies to foster positive change.

Her previous roles include:

• Private Practice conducting neuropsychological and cognitive assessments for children, adolescents and adults and individual therapy sessions with children and adolescents.
• Australian Catholic University Mary Aikenhead Clinic working with families and individuals to formally assess cognitive, academic and emotional functioning, as well as offering cognitive behavioural therapy interventions to individuals and in group settings.
• Tresillian Family Care Centre working with postpartum mothers, experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms, struggling to adjust to parenthood, providing group sessions based on Mindfulness and secure attachment principles.
• Coral Tree Family Centre working with families of children with severe behavioural challenges.

Rachel is an empathetic, warm and engaging clinician, passionate about helping clients to feel comfortable and empowered through the provision of evidence-based psychological intervention. Her clinic days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Dr Suzanne Nevin
BSc.Psych(Hons); PhD; M.Psych(Clin) Candidate; MAPS

. Member Australian Psychological Society

Suzanne is a Provisional Psychologist who has completed a Bachelor of Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. Her PhD explored the psychological and psychosocial experiences of families who received genetic testing and a genetic diagnosis for their child’s neurodegenerative condition. Through her research, Suzanne partnered with Australian families to design a world-first suite of psychological resources, tailored to promote positive emotional adaptation and family resilience. Suzanne has a special interest in perinatal mental health and family relational challenges, including adjustment difficulties through to severe chronic illness, grief, loss, anxiety and chronic traumatic stress. She recognises that families and children living with rare and complex disease often experience a double hit, including isolation, limited resources, and a wider void of therapists trained and equipped to provide support to match complex needs over time. She endeavours to help families and children with complex neurodevelopmental, and behavioural conditions using collaborative, holistic and family-centred approaches to achieve positive impacts and enhanced quality of life.

She has accrued more than 9 years experience working in clinical psychology research fields, including hospital, outpatient and NGO settings, with the aim of understanding the nuances of the psychological experiences and honing skills to empower individuals across a wide range of mental health difficulties. Suzanne currently works as a post-doctoral research fellow at the Sydney Children’s Hospital and the University of New South Wales. Concurrently, Suzanne is a Master of Clinical Psychology candidate and is fulfilling part of her course requirements while placed at Cloudberry Clinic.

Her current roles include:

• Australian National Framework of Care for Children with Dementia and their families understanding and addressing the mental health, psychosocial and quality of life impacts of Australian parents and families living with a child with a dementia and bereaved parents.
• State-wide research initiative to develop mental health interventions to equip clinicians to better navigate healthcare and provide evidenced based psychosocial services for families and children with severe and rare neurogenetic disease.

Suzanne is an engaging, kind, and considerate therapist. She is passionate about partnering with individuals and families, understanding their unique goals, to provide meaningful psychological services that can empower them to live their best lives possible. Suzanne is currently on leave but will return in 2025 with clinic spaces on Wednesdays (face to face or telehealth) and Fridays (Telehealth only). 

Mia Birkner
BSc.Psych(Hons); M.Psych(Clin)

. Member Australian Clinical Psychological Association

Mia is a Clinical Psychologist / Senior Mental Health Clinician with a passion for perinatal and infant mental health. She has a Masters of Clinical Psychology from UTS and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Macquarie University. Her practice is informed through a holistic approach where individuals seeking treatment are recognised as a “whole person” rather than as a diagnosis or label. Mia strives to create a non-judgemental space where individuals feel comfortable exploring their concerns and aims to work collaboratively with them in achieving their treatment goals through an evidence-based approach. Mia is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a range of issues, including anxiety and mood disorders, and has worked in a variety of clinic settings. She has experience working with adults, children, and families. Mia works primarily from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach, however, draws from a range of different therapeutic frameworks. Mia is also able to offer services under the MBS Pregnancy Support. 

Her previous experience includes:

• Gidget Foundation Australia providing therapeutic intervention for individuals and their partners in the perinatal period experiencing a range of mental health disorders, including adjustment difficulties, grief and loss, anxiety (including intrusive thoughts) and depression.
• Nala Hub clinical Psychology Services providing therapeutic intervention for adults experiencing a range of mental health disorders, including perinatal anxiety, as well as working with children, adolescents and their families experiencing a range of mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression (including suicidality and deliberate self-harm), behavioural and emotion regulation difficulties, and parenting support.
• Department of Pain Medicine, St Vincent’s Hospital delivering individual therapy and group programmes for people living with chronic pain as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• University Clinics providing counselling services and therapeutic intervention for adults (primarily young adult population) experiencing mental health difficulties, particularly adjustment related concerns, depression (including suicidality), anxiety, and bereavement.

Mia understands that seeking therapy can be an intimidating and draining experience for some and is inspired by her Client’s courage to seek treatment. As such, she aims to create a supportive and safe environment for her client to assist them in flourishing via building their self-reliance, flexibility and improving their overall wellbeing. Mia currently consults at Cloudberry Clinic on Thursdays. 

Ash Neelakandan
B.Psych(Hons)/B.Health;M.Psych(Clin)

Ash is a Clinical Psychologist who has completed a Bachelor of Health and a Bachelor of Psychology with First Class Honours at Macquarie University and earned her Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney. Ash is passionate about understanding the diversity and nuances of the human experience and works to empower clients as they navigate personal challenges. Ash believes that positive psychological change is underpinned by a strong therapeutic relationship and a collaborative process. She engages clients in a supportive and warm space to reflect on their life stories, values, and goals. Ash adopts an individualistic and skills-based approach to help clients build self-awareness, nurture new perspectives, and lead a meaningful life. Ash has worked across the lifespan with young children, adolescents, adults, and older adults presenting with a range of mental health issues such as complex trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders and relational difficulties. Ash has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, inpatient units, private practice, and NGOs.  

Her relevant experience includes:

• Greenwich Hospital conducting individual and group therapy sessions for older adults in the mental health inpatient unit, rehabilitation unit and palliative care.
• Westmead Hospital Psychological Medicine Unit conducting neuropsychological assessments and individual therapy sessions for children with neurodiverse profiles.
• University of Technology Sydney Psychology Clinic delivering evidence-based and client-centred psychological interventions to a range of presentations including anxiety and mood disorders and working within the family system.
• Macquarie University Centre for Emotional Health , running the Cool Kids program and conducting diagnostic interviews to at-risk teenagers and older adults.

Ash is passionate about working alongside women in our community as we navigate the challenges of varied and multiple roles we take on throughout our lives. Ash's clinic days are Mondays and Tuesdays.