Helpful humans and clever canines
Our team
A winning combination of human psychology and canine expertise enables us to deliver a cynophobia therapy experience like no other.
Our diverse team of dogs allows us to tailor sessions to each individual client's needs and specific phobia triggers — building real-world confidence.
We all look forward to welcoming you to the clinic soon.
Anthony Berrick
Psychologist and clinic director
Anthony is both a psychologist and certified dog trainer. He has extensive clinical experience treating anxiety conditions, and has been helping people affected by a phobia of dogs since founding the clinic in 2016.
A graduate of Sydney University, he has trained with leading dog behaviour experts and psychology researchers around the world — making him uniquely qualified to understand the challenges facing people with cynophobia.
Anthony is known for his compassionate and science-based approach to both therapy and dog training. He loves sharing his expertise with clients to help them understand themselves better and achieve goals that matter deeply to them.
Tate Animals
Dog & ANIMAL behaviour specialists
The Cynophobia Clinic has been proud to partner with Tate Animals, a renowned team of dog and animal behaviour specialists, since 2016.
The Tate Animals team is passionate about helping people understand dog behaviour and communicaton in order to enjoy positive, respectful relationships with dogs.
Together, 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 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.
Amy Smith
Dog behaviour specialist
Amy Smith is a highly experienced dog trainer who has been helping clients at the clinic since 2024. She has a deep understanding of what makes dogs tick, and her warm presence resonates with dogs and humans alike.
At Amy's Puppy Preschool, she teaches new puppy owners how to have safer, happier, and more enriching relationships with their canine companions.
Therapy dogs
Real dogs, real confidence
We think our dogs are the absolute best. These guys and girls have the most important job of all — teaching you the universal 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.
The dogs you see here are just some of the many dogs who have helped our clients over the years.
Ready to take the first step?
Start with a Roadmap session with Anthony — a 90-minute telehealth consultation you can join from home, anywhere in the world.
Book a Roadmap session