About me
I have always had an interest in understanding how the ability to pay attention to the world surrounding us changes during infancy and childhood.
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More recently, I became interested in the relationship between body and mind. Specifically, I am researching how the ability to regulate autonomic arousal (how much our body is active or reactive in a specific situation) influences our behaviour and mental wellbeing.
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Before academia, I have worked as a clinical psychologist in private and public health services, involved in diagnostic assessment and planning of interventions for children with psychological, psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, autism, anxiety and depression. I am interested in developing innovative strategies and methods to promote effective learning and development of abilities which can support professional and personal growth.
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I also have some hobbies which reflect the person I am today. I love music; sometimes I play guitar or piano and I sing. I like performing on the stage (I played some roles in musical theatre plays, and I like delivering lectures and conference presentations). I have recently started practicing yoga and meditation, which helped me during the COVID-19 pandemic. I also like travelling and being with people; listening to their stories, their opinions and their ideas!
Publications & Ongoing Projects
For a full list of publications, see my Google Scholar page.
A description of ongoing research projects and teaching summary, can be found in my University of Southampton page.
