Passionate about addressing challenges faced by individuals with vision impairment, my focus in clinical psychology centres on combating ableist stigma and changing perceptions. Engaging in participatory research, I currently collaborate with young people living with vision impairment to co-create a unique tool for navigating critical life transitions. My interdisciplinary background is evident in diverse research contributions, from exploring sensory (use of smell and taste) utilization in the vision impaired, investigating repetitive behaviours in children with autism and/or vision impairment, to researching informal learning and development of the healthcare professionals under macro-turbulence. Methodologically, I mainly employ qualitative approaches as well as participatory research.

After several years of teaching at the University of Birmingham (Business School, School of Education) and the University College London (Institute of Education), where I covered subjects related to disability in the workplace, vision impairment and marketing, as well as personal and professional development, and qualitative research in psychology, my current primary focus is on research.

With almost two decades of experience in disability support and educational psychology in Greece, including roles in private practice, public special schools, and leadership as headteacher at the Special Pre-Primary School for the Blind in Athens, my journey expanded to international contributions as an educational psychologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK. This diverse background, synthesizing humanities, intervention, and rehabilitation, has propelled me into academia, where I am excited to apply my practical insights to benefit the academic community and upcoming professionals.