Dr Lisa Young

Profile

Lisa is a Clinical Psychologist with a particular interest in supporting children and adolescents who are experiencing mental health difficulties, alongside their parents. Lisa’s approach emphasises the importance of establishing a trusting relationship with clients and on being explicit and collaborative in understanding problems and developing treatment plans to address these.

Lisa provides assessment and treatment for children and adolescents who may be struggling with emotional and behavioural problems including anxiety, depression and/or relational difficulties. Lisa works closely with parents to enhance their ability to support their children and adolescents in their difficulties.
Lisa also provides support to parents of infants and toddlers.  Lisa’s style is transparent, supportive and gently challenging.

Experience

Lisa has worked in academic settings for over 15 years, training future psychologists in psychodynamic psychotherapy, metallisation based therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy. Throughout her academic career, Lisa has consulted clients privately and in the last few years has focused specifically on child, adolescent and parent work.
Lisa uses evidenced treatments including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Metallisation-Based Therapy in supporting children and adolescents with emotional, behavioural and relational challenges, and in promoting reflective parenting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Honours at the University of Natal, South Africa
Masters of Arts (Clinical Psychology) at the University of Natal, South Africa
Master of Philosophy (Social & Developmental Psychology) at Cambridge University, United Kingdom
Doctor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London

Clinical Interests

Working with children (4-12 years), and adolescents (13-17 years).
Parent work for parents of infants and toddlers.

Fees

Fees for private consultations can be found on cygnetclinic.com.au/fees

Referrals

Medicare-based referrals, self-referrals.