We focus on you as an individual and take a holistic, client-centred approach. No matter what age, you will be listened to and understood.
Everyone is unique. Everyone is special. Our diverse team of Sydney Psychologists at Berry Collective Psychology offer unique care for each aspect of life. This way, you and your family receive personalised help to achieve relevant personal growth and real-life progress.
Dr. Stacey Berry
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Supervisor
B Psych (Hons), D Psych (Clin)
Psych. Reg. Number PSY0001293332
Age range: Adolescents, young adults, adults.
Presentations: Anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, self-harm, suicide risk, personality disorders.
Therapies: CBT, ACT, DBT, Trauma-focused CBT, Schema Therapy.
Approach: Understand the person first. Warm. Real. No judgement. Honest.
Why we love Stacey: Infectious laughter. Her love of vegie food. Care for our environment. Her warmth and liveliness.
Debra Lawler
Senior Registered Psychologist
Clinical Supervisor
B Ec (Soc Sci), Grad Dip Psych, B Soc Sci (Hons, Psych)
Psych. Reg. Number PSY0001409934
Age range: Children, adolescents, families, adults.
Presentations: Challenging behaviour, disability (children with additional needs including ADHD, ASD, learning difficulty), parenting, anxiety.
Therapies: CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
Supervision: Debra is a Board-Approved Supervisor who offers clinical supervision for practitioners working with children, their families and their systems of support. She can offer specific expertise in developmental psychology including working with children with additional needs or developmental delay. She has a neurodiversity-affirming approach and is passionate about inclusion.
Approach: Build resilience. Foster strong relationships. Supportive. Thorough. Gentle. Caring.
Why we love Debra: Sense of adventure. Appreciation of great food, wine and art. Storytelling. Her love for her dogs.
Jovana Sladakovic
Clinical Psychologist
BSc Psych (Hons), MA (Clin Psych)
Psych. Reg. Number PSY0001965848
Age range: Children over 8 years, adolescents, adults.
Presentations: Mood disorders, panic disorder, phobias, OCD, social and generalised anxiety, self-esteem, work-related or study-related stress, adjustment issues, trauma.
Therapies: CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness-Integrated CBT, Schema Therapy.
Approach: Achieve goals. Collaborative. Genuine. Down to earth. Understanding.
Why we love Jovana: Our travel guru. Her expertise on brunch and coffee. Awesome taste in movies. Her love for being active.
Soha Worton
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Supervisor
BSc Psych (Hons), MA (Clin Psych)
Psych. Reg. Number PSY0002105674
Age range: Children, adolescents, families, young adults, adults.
Presentations: Anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, eating disorders, challenging behaviour, self-harm, suicide risk, stress, life transitions.
Therapies: CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy.
Approach: Strengths-based. Collaborative. Honest. Gentle. Realistic. Holistic.
Why we love Soha: Fashion sense. Her ability to find a bargain. Enthusiasm and energy for life. Her commitment to her values.
Molly Millington
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
B Social Work (Honours)
Age Range: Children over 9 years, adolescents, adults.
Presentations: Anxiety, stress, ADHD, work-related or study-related challenges, burn out, adjustment issues, trauma, domestic violence, attachment issues, self-esteem, personal development.
Therapies: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Strengths-Based Approach, Trauma-Informed Practice, Ecological Systems Therapy.
Approach: Welcoming. Genuine. Holistic. Empathetic. Goal-focused.
Why we love Molly: Her love for the beach and camping. Knowledge of good food, wine and tea. Bubbly personality.
Gillian Ferry
Counsellor
Grad Dip Counselling Ba (Hons)
PACFA Membership Number: 27027
Age range: Adolescents over 15 years, adults.
Presentations: Substance misuse, self esteem, trauma, domestic violence, personality disorder, identity issues, family stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, parenting issues.
Therapies: Strengths-Based, Trauma Informed, Mindfulness, ACT, DBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy.
Approach: Warm. Non-judgemental. Authentic. Collaborative.
Why we love Gill: Passion for social justice. Her love of being on the water. She's all about family. Her sense of humour.
Jessica Radovan
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Supervisor
M Psych (Clin), M Soc Health, GDip Sci (Psych), B Sci
Psych. Reg. Number: PSY0001331494
Age range: Children, adolescents, young adults.
Presentations: Challenging behaviour, adjustment, ASD, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, self-harm, eating disorders, chronic health issues, parenting support.
Therapies: CBT, ACT, Interpersonal Therapy, DBT, CBT-E, Maudsley Family Based Therapy (FBT).
Approach: Collaborative. Client-centred. Warm. Understanding. Caring.
Why we love Jessica: Avid traveller. Her sense of humour. Bookworm. Love of healthy cooking.
Alice Jaroszewicz
Senior Registered Psychologist
BSc, PGDip Psych, PGDip Professional Psych
Psych. Reg. Number: PSY0001653147
Age Range: Young adults, adults.
Presentations: Mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment, stress, self-esteem, substance misuse and addiction.
Therapies: CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy
Approach: Individualised. Supportive. Collaborative. Open-minded. Warm. Encouraging.
Why we love Alice: Her down to earth approach. Worm Farm advocate and scuba enthusiast. Her love for her family and friends.
Kirsten Gillies
Intern Provisional Psychologist
BSc Psych, PG Dip Psych
Psych. Reg. Number: PSY0002602115
Age range: Adults over 18 years.
Presentations: Anxiety, depression, social anxiety, life transitions.
Therapies: CBT, ACT and Trauma-Focused ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness.
Approach: Compassionate. Collaborative. Empowering. Intentional. Down to earth.
Why we love Kirsten: Boundless energy. Her affinity with nature. Her love of all things chocolate. Her appreciation for all walks of life.
Lize Van Der Watt
Senior Registered Psychologist and Coach
BA Psych (Hons), MA Psych
Psych. Reg. Number: PSY0002271464
Age range: Adults over 18 years
Presentations: Anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, isolation, work-related challenges, Adult ADHD, performance anxiety, life transitions, career guidance, burnout, personal development, relationship difficulties.
Therapies: CBT, ACT, Schema, Gestalt and Mindfulness, Individual and Group Coaching, EMDR.
Approach: Person-centred. Perceptive. Non-judgemental. Collaborative. Empathetic. Outcome-focused.
Why we love Lize: Her easy-going nature. Her eye for pre-owned and vintage fashion. Her love for plants and yoga.
Shirah Shulman
Psychotherapist, Counsellor
MA Psychotherapy and Counselling, Dip Counselling, Dip Art Therapy
ACA Membership Number: 21080
Age range: Children over 6 years, adolescents, adults, families, couples
Presentations: Trauma, parenting support, family stress, self-esteem, ADHD, ASD, challenging behaviour, fertility issues, perinatal support, self-harm, suicide risk, identity issues, transitions, relationships, grief and loss.
Therapies: Systemic, Client-centred, Trauma-informed, Gestalt, DBT, Mindfulness, Imago, Art and Sand Play, Gottman Method for Healthy Relationships, Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Approach: Warm. Accepting. Non-judgmental. Intuitive. Authentic.
Why we love Shirah: Her love for dogs and humans. Sense of humour. Her passion for helping others. Honesty.
Emily Legg
Art Therapist
MA Art Psychotherapy
ANZACATA Membership Number: 47665537
Age range: Children over 3 years, adolescents
Presentations: Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, ASD, trauma, attachment issues, challenging behaviour, self-harm, suicide risk, stress, grief, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, parent-child relationships.
Therapies: Art Psychotherapy, Synergetic Play Therapy, Dyadic Parent-Child Art Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed.
Approach: Authentic. Kind. Systemic. Creative. Non-judgmental.
Why we love Emily: A love of witty comedy. Her passion for adventures in the landcruiser. Her care for the environment and her dog. Easy-going nature.
Chloe Smith
Counsellor
BA (Hons) Soc & Soc Psych, Dip Counselling
ACA Membership Number: 24636
Age range: Adolescents over 17 years, adults
Presentations: Trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, life transitions, personal development.
Therapies: ACT, CBT, Mindfulness, EFT, Trauma-informed Somatic Therapy.
Approach: Collaborative. Caring. Fosters Resilience. Holistic. Non-judgmental.
Why we love Chloe: Honest and down-to-earth. Her love of nature and dogs. Her passion for yoga and dancing.
Liz Whyte
Counsellor
B Soc Sci (Counselling)
PACFA Membership Number: 22989
Age range: Adolescents and adults
Presentations: Grief and loss, suicide bereavement, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicide risk, life transitions, LGBTQI+, relationship difficulties, parent-child relationships, challenging behaviour in teens, parenting support.
Therapies: Trauma-informed, Psychodynamic, Systemic, Person Centered, Psychosocial, Strengths-Based Approach, Solutions Focused, Humanistic.
Approach: Respectful. Non-judgmental. Honest. Safe. Real. Kind.
Why we love Liz: Well-travelled. Her love of ocean swimming all year round. Her passion for connecting over a home-cooked meal.
Chris Brett
Clinical Psychologist
MSc, PGDip Clin Psych
Psych Reg Number: PSY0002713441
Age range: Adolescents, young adults, adults
Presentations: Anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, OCD, neurological-related difficulties, ADHD, ASD.
Therapies: EMDR, ACT, CBT, Schema therapy.
Approach: Trust. Collaboration. Communication.
Why we love Chris: His passion for music and a good read. Loves to keep fit. His affinity with nature.
Dr. Danielle Sandalic
Clinical Psychologist
BEd(SpecEd), GradDipPsych, BPsych(Hons), MClinPsych, PhD(Med)
Psych Reg Number: PSY0001770730
Age range: Children over 10 years, adolescents, adults
Presentations: Anxiety, addictions, adjustment to illness, chronic pain management, mood disorders, interpersonal trauma, post-traumatic stress, personality disturbances, eating disorders.
Therapies: ACT, CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Short-term Dynamic Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
Approach: Flexible. Insightful. Non-pathologising. Neuroscientific. Thoughtful.
Why we love Danielle: Honest. Grounded. Her soft spot for four-legged friends. Her love of boutiques and galleries.
Celine Besso
Senior Registered Psychologist
BA (Hons, Psych), Dip Soc Hlth
Psych Reg Number: PSY0001147611
Age range: Children over 5 years, adolescents, adults
Presentations: Anxiety, mood disorders, perinatal mental health, trauma, parenting, post-traumatic stress, self harm, eating disorders/body image, life transitions.
Therapies: ACT, CBT, DBT, Trauma informed practice, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness.
Approach: Warm. Compassionate. Open. Non-judgmental. Neurodiversity-affirming.
Why we love Celine: Strong values and moral compass. Passion for literature, old and new. All things chocolate.
Danielle Brender
Practice Manager
Danielle is an experienced practice manager who looks after our admin team, supports our clinical team, and keeps things running smoothly.
Her strong work ethic and passion for client experience means Danielle is always striving to go above and beyond to ensure our practice is a safe, warm, nurturing and inspiring environment that welcomes people from all walks of life.
A Mona Vale local, when she’s not at Berry Collective, Danielle spends time with her family and walks her energetic Groodle, Axel, along one of the Beaches’ gorgeous coastal walks.