Smart TMS : London

Athana completed her Psychology BSc undergraduate degree at Queen Mary University of London, where she developed a keen interest in using innovative psychological therapies to treat mental health conditions. She pursed her interest by completing her MSc in Mental Health: Psychological Therapies at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. She has worked in a variety of mental health settings, including mentoring at-risk young adults, facilitating group therapy workshops for older adults at Mind, and participated in various research projects as a research assistant.

In her free time, Athana enjoys watching crime documentaries, reading books (especially those written by John Grisham), and going for long walks!

Rio’s childhood curiosity in the human brain and behaviour led her to study Psychology at the University of Glasgow. She developed a particular interest in the neuroscience behind mental disorder development and treatment. In her final year, she worked as an intern in a mental health research study investigating biological markers for First Episode Psychosis in the preclinical stages, for the purposes of early intervention. She then completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Sciences at University College London, to deepen her understanding of mental health problems and the interventions provided to address them. This gave her an insight into the growing evidence base for TMS in mental health treatment.

Alongside her postgraduate studies, Rio worked in various mental health units supporting people with a wide range of conditions, including Psychosis, Addictions, Eating Disorders and Brain Injuries.