Markella Lamproukou has completed her Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at Regent’s University. She has also completed a Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis (HUUK) and a Graduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology (City University). Lastly, she has completed a MSc in Applied Psychology (Surrey University) and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology (Surrey University). Within these years she has developed an interest in teaching and while in the UK and Greece she has taught different seminars. The last 8 years, she has worked in various research projects and has been counselling clients of various ages within the private and public sector, including schools and hospitals in Greece and UK. Currently, she works privately providing counselling and supervision and is an active researcher. She is registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council as a Chartered Counselling Psychologist.