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
. Industry Mentor UNSW PsychSociety

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. She has enjoyed supervising new and emerging psychologists internally and externally for the past 10 years with involvement across a variety of university field and registrar programs including: ACU, UOW, MQ, CSU, CMI, UTS, UNSW.

Her previous clinincal 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 bring 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 sees clients on Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs.

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.

Jordana Csoti
BSc.(Psych); M.Comm(Clin); BSocSc(Psych)(Hons); MPsych(Clin) Candidate

Jordana has strong foundations in clinical practice and academic research, with experience in outpatient, public health and NGO settings over the last few years. She has contributed to research in identity and suicide prevention, and supported individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges. Jordana is deeply committed to understanding the complexities of psychological experiences and walking alongside her clients as they work through difficulties and move toward recovery.

Jordana brings a rich and varied background. She is in her final weeks of completing her Master of Clinical Psychology degree, having studied Psychology at Monash University and the University of Wollongong, in addition to her Masters of Communications at RMIT and working in public relations for 5 years prior. 

Her clinical experience includes:

• Northfields Psychology Clinic Assessed and treated a variety of mental health presentations, including difficulties with anxiety, mood, sleep, and emotion regulation. She has also conducted cognitive assessments.
• Headspace Wollongong Supported youth mental health through evidence-based treatments, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and CBT for eating disorders.
• Eating Disorders Families Australia Collaborated with the national education program to develop evidence-based factsheets, activities, and resources for young people and parents supporting siblings of individuals with eating disorders.
• Youth Corrections Working with a range of complex young people to assess risk, mange distress, and improve wellbeing and functionality
• University of Wollongong (Faculty of Psychology) a research assistant evaluating the effectiveness of a suicide aftercare program.

Jordana is a warm, compassionate clinician who values collaboration in her work with clients. She brings a creative and flexible approach to therapy, fostering a safe, non-judgmental space where trust and openness can thrive. Guided by a person-centred perspective, Jordana places each individual at the heart of the therapeutic process, focusing on their unique experiences, strengths, and values to support meaningful change and help them live in alignment with what matters most. Jordana sees clients on Wednesdays at Cloudberry Clinic.

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.

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.