Filipa, born and raised in Portugal, holds a degree in Clinical Psychology and has dedicated her career to improving the quality of life of those she works with.

She brings over 15 years of experience as an Applied Behaviour Therapist at a renowned Psychology Clinic, where she specialised in developing and implementing Behavioural Intervention Plans for children and adolescents with special educational needs. These included developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, anxiety, and more.

In 2022, Filipa embraced a new challenge by joining the ISS community, where she now focuses on supporting the well-being of both students and staff, making a meaningful contribution to their overall mental health and academic success.