Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
At Naveh Centre, we support children, teens, and families in Sydney’s Inner West and online across Australia.
Our Team
Dr Alison Young
Dr Alison Young is a caring and approachable Clinical Psychologist in the Inner West of Sydney. She creates a safe space for children, teens, and families to explore concerns and develop practical strategies.
Alison has more than 10 years of experience working in hospitals and private practice. Her approach is neurodiversity-affirming, celebrating each child’s strengths while helping them manage challenges. She has helped young people with anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), depression, ADHD, autism, school stress, excessive hair-pulling or skin-picking, and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). She also provides family therapy and parenting support to strengthen family relationships.
To see the full range of areas Dr Young supports, please visit Our Services section below.
She uses proven methods including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy, tailored to each family’s goals.
Alison trained at the University of Sydney, completing both a Master of Clinical Psychology and a PhD focused on parent–child communication in families with hereditary health risks. She has presented her work nationally and internationally and co-authored research with healthcare and genetic services.
She is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and is a Board-Approved Supervisor.
