Dr Selam Kidane is a systemic psychotherapist trained at the Institute of Family Therapy in London, UK. She is currently based at the University of West London where she teaches Psychology mental health and psychotherapy. Her research interests  are mostly related to refugee resilience and mental health. She has worked with various refugee communities and particularly with separated refugee children in the UK and has authored practice guides and training manuals in relation to that work. Prior to coming to UWL she worked as a systemic therapist for an integrated clinical service in London. Her book: Trauma, Collective Trauma and Refugee Trajectories in the Digital Era outlines her Phd research among Eritrean refugees.