Eleni Anastasiou

Doctoral Student
PhD candidate in Social Psychology at the University of Cyprus (UCy). Eleni holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Psychology (with summa cum laude) from the University of Nicosia and a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical Applications of Psychology from the University of Warwick. Eleni’s interests revolve around fostering social change for more equitable, psychologically healthier, and peaceful societies. Her PhD research explores the experiences of asylum-seekers with disabilities and healthcare providers in Cyprus, aiming to uncover aspects of asylum-seekers’ intersecting identities influencing healthcare-seeking experiences. Anticipated to provide novel insights for evidence-based advocacy, her work also aims to inform policies, contribute to existing literature, and improve healthcare services for asylum-seekers with disabilities.