Our team

A unique combination of human psychology and canine expertise enables us to deliver a specialist cynophobia therapy program unlike any other.

Working with a variety of dogs allows us to tailor our sessions to each individual client's needs and specific phobia triggers, to help you build real-world confidence.

We look forward to meeting you soon, and helping you overcome your fear of dogs for good.

Anthony Berrick

Psychologist & Clinic Director

Anthony is a consultant psychologist and certified dog trainer, with over a decade of clinical experience helping people affected by cynophobia, as well as other anxiety-related difficulties.

A graduate of Sydney University, he has trained with leading dog behaviour specialists and psychology researchers, both in Australia and internationally, making him uniquely qualified to understand the challenges faced by people with a phobia of dogs.

He loves sharing this extensive knowledge with clients to help them achieve life-changing transformations.

Whether working with humans or dogs, Anthony is committed to creating a safe and empowering environment for every individual, and is known for his gentle, patient approach to both therapy and dog training.

Tate Animals

Dog Behaviour Specialists

The Cynophobia Clinic is proud to partner with Tate Animals, a renowned team of dog and animal behaviour specialists.

The Tate Animals team is passionate about helping people understand dog behaviour and psychology in order to enjoy positive, respectful relationships with dogs.

Togther, Ryan and Jen Tate, Stephen Dalleywater, and Claire Chiotti have decades of experience training a variety of animals big and small.

While the team are best known for their extensive work training dogs for conservation and biosecurity work, Ryan and Jen Tate are also co-authors of How to Train Your Dog, a comprehensive guide to dog training basics for pet dog owners.

Therapy dogs

We think our dogs are the absolute best! These guys and girls have the most important job of all - teaching you the 'secret' language of dogs.

Our furry therapists come in all shapes, sizes and personalities, to help you gradually work through your fears and build confidence to feel safe in the presence of any dog you may encounter in the future.

Below are some of the dogs you might choose to meet.