Speaker
Alice Taylor
Clinical Psychologist at the University of Southern Queensland
Biography
Dr. Alice Taylor is a clinical psychologist working with children and young people in the NHS. She has a particular interest in increasing accessibility to effective mental health support to young people who may face extra barriers, e.g., complex trauma or cultural differences. She volunteers with various charities to provide both practical and socio-emotional support to families with refugee / asylum seeking status. Alice is also involved in a current project with NHS Lothian, Social Services and multiple charities to develop and facilitate groups for unaccompanied minors, and provide training for staff working within the refugee/ asylum seeking community. She hopes to continue this work, and share learning with others’ interested in this field.