Cecily Young

Cecily Young

School of Psychology

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences


I am a Lecturer in the School of Psychology and a Registered Psychologist (endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist). I am also a Board Approved Supervisor.

My clinical experience includes perinatal mental health, working with adult survivors of childhood trauma, completing psychological and developmental assessments, and consulting within multidisciplinary teams.

My doctoral thesis examined resilience in the transition to parenthood. I have a particular interest in qualitative research methods (including reflexive thematic analysis) but also use quantitative methods.

I am passionate about the needs and experiences of families with young children. I am particularly interested in the barriers which block access to supports and exploring the experiences of children and parents who are underrepresented in existing literature (e.g., First Nations, single-parent families, LGBTIQA+, culturally diverse). 

Research interests

  • Child mental health and development
  • The transition to parenthood
  • Supports for new parents
  • Developmental and complex trauma
  • Alternative care
  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2024 - ongoing Clinical Lecturer University of Adelaide
    2024 - 2024 Psychology Tutor University of Adelaide
    2021 - 2024 Senior Psychologist Department for Child Protection
    2015 - ongoing Doctoral Candidate University of Adelaide
    2010 - 2022 Clinical Psychologist Effect Psychology
    2010 - 2014 Clinical Psychologist Families SA
    2008 - 2009 Volunteer counsellor Migrant Resource Center
    2007 - 2009 Volunteer team leader Drug ARM South Australia
    2006 - 2008 Psychology Tutor University of South Australia
  • Awards and Achievements

    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2015 Award Australian Postrgaduate Award - - -
  • Language Competencies

    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    Polish Can read, write, speak and understand spoken
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    2015 - 2021 University of Adelaide Australia PhD
    2009 - 2010 University of Adelaide Australia Master of Psychology (Clinical)
    2007 - 2007 University of South Australia Australia Graduate Diploma (Jungian Studies)
    2005 - 2005 University of South Australia Australia Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
    2002 - 2004 University of South Australia Australia Bachelor of Psychology
  • Research Interests

Healthy Development Adelaide Travel Grant 2018

2025 Course Coordinator, Professional and Interpersonal Skills

2024 Tutor, Psychology Skills and Applications

2024 Guest Lecturer, Master of Psychology Program, Assessment of Infant Development 

2023 and 2024 Guest Lecturer, Master of Psychology Program, Personality Assessment


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