Debarati is a practicing psychologist with 24+ years of experience in teaching, research, counselling, and psychotherapy. She has completed her MSc in Psychology M.S in Psychotherapy & Counselling. Her research areas are cognition, disability and parental role. She is a recipient of a scholarship from the Lady Tata Memorial Trust for her research in the fi eld of disability. Her previous assignments include being the Head of a reputed school's Department of Special Needs and Center Head of a Counselling Center in Bangalore. She has extensive experience in school counselling, taking care of the mental health of stakeholders in the school, and supporting schools in their journey toward inclusion. She has conducted training sessions for students, teachers, and parents in the areas of mental health and disability. She is a CBSE master trainer in Life Skills and Inclusion & Inclusive Practices. She has served as Professor of Practice at the Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Bengaluru and a guest lecturer at various educational institutions. She is also a POSH & POCSO Certifi ed Trainer (TUV-SUD) and author of a few book chapters.