With her upbringing influenced by two different cultures (German and Nigerian), she has an understanding an appreciation of cultural differences in health perception and concepts of normality, and how these affect people's daily lives. She has worked in a variety of countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Mexico, Argentina, Tanzania and Nigeria. She currently works as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice in both Lagos and Abuja. Dr Ukwuori-Gisela Kalu obtained a Bachelor (BSc Hons) in Psychology, a Masters (MSc) in Neuropsychology and a Doctorate (DClinPsy) in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), Kings' College London in the United Kingdom. She is a registered member of the United Kingdom Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).