Meet Our Team
Who we are
Journey Underwater designs and delivers educational programs online and in-person experiences around the world.
Our work is underpinned by Dive In®: a structured approach to scuba diving that prioritises physical and psychological safety to deliver the most meaningful underwater experiences.
Simon Lugan
Co-Founder & Lead Dive Professional
Simon is the Co-Founder of Journey Underwater, a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer & Ashtanga Yoga Instructor.
He leads all in-water training and guided experiences with a calm, patient teaching style and strong focus on individual pacing, particularly for individuals who need more time, attention, or support than standard courses provide.
Before entering the dive industry, Simon worked in high-pressure startup environments. His own experience of scuba diving as a space to slow down and reset continues to shape how he teaches today.
Simon co-developed Dive In® to support more personalised approaches to learning and experiencing scuba diving.
Dr Calina Ouliaris
Co-Founder & Consultant
Calina is the Co-Founder of Journey Underwater, a Consultant Psychiatrist, and a PADI Instructor.
Within Journey Underwater, she shapes the development and delivery of Dive In®: a structured approach to diving that prioritises physical and psychological safety, with close attention to the individual, to support meaningful experiences both underwater and on land. All Journey Underwater services are guided by this framework.
Her work draws from both professional and personal experience across mental health, human performance, and the wellness sector. She has a multidisciplinary background spanning economics, law, psychology, medicine, and psychiatry, with subspecialty training in forensic psychiatry.
Over the past two decades, diving became a place she repeatedly returned to in her own life. Learning to move through discomfort underwater gradually shifted her focus from performance toward presence. These experiences continue to shape her personal approach to life and the ongoing evolution of Dive In® and Journey Underwater.
Bryony Roberts
Dive Professional & Consultant
Bryony is a PADI Course Director with nearly two decades of experience in diver training and marine conservation.
She has trained divers at all levels and mentors dive professionals, bringing deep expertise in diver education and standards.
Within Journey Underwater, Bryony contributes to instructor training, and delivery of courses and experiences.
Her work emphasises strong foundations, responsible diving practices, and a long-term relationship with the ocean. She is also an active ocean advocate, with a focus on conservation and responsible engagement with marine environments.
