Clinical Experience

⮚ Clinical Research Assistant/Assistant Psychologist - Astley Ainslie Hospital (NHS Lothian) Edinburgh, United Kingdom (26/10/2015–31/10/2016)

Responsibilities: Working and cooperating within a multidisciplinary team, coordination of cognitive stimulation and relaxation groups, neuropsychological batteries administration, clinical reports, and accumulation of clinical data and analysis.

Research Project: The Effect of Cognitive Stimulation & Mindfulness Sessions on Recovery of Stroke Patients.

⮚ Support Worker – City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (01/02/2015-30/09/2017)

Responsibilities: Implementation of goal-directed therapy, assist patients to accomplish daily tasks, and medication administration. Assessment of their independence, daily function, and mental health.

⮚ Psychologist/mental health consultant - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis patients’ association (ALS Hellas) Athens, Greece (05/9/2010-30/8/2013)

Responsibilities: Founding member and member of the scientific committee, Compilation and evaluation of scientific articles, Administration of behavioural and emotional inventories, Psychological support to patients and family members (bereavement, depression, mood swings), Informing the relatives of patients on the nature of the disease.

Research Project: Mood and Behavioural Changes in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

⮚ Assistant Psychologist – AKTIOS Elderly Care Units - Athens, Greece (01/06/2010–30/8/2010)

Responsibilities: Training in Psychology 120 Clinical hours. Cooperation with multidisciplinary medical staff members, cognitive stimulation therapy, occupational therapy, communication with patients’ relatives.