College of Health, Psychology and Social Care staff

Helen Martin
Lecturer in Pre-Qualifying Healthcare

Helen has worked for the University of Derby for over 26 years, starting out using her chemistry qualifications for analytical research into injectable medicines. She has had a varied journey, from research to programme leading Aseptic Services for Pharmacy Technicians, then on to teach across science and health areas. 

Juliet Marvin
Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Juliet is an associate lecturer and postgraduate research student with previous experience working in education, the homeless and vulnerable sector, housing management and in the prison system. She is passionate about evidence-led policy and practice, particularly in the criminal justice sector. Her research aim is to influence this.

JP Mayes
Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging (Ultrasound)

JP is a Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging (Ultrasound).

Dr Fiona McCandless-Sugg
Lecture in Mental Health Nursing

Dr Fiona McCandless-Sugg is a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing based at the St Helena campus in Chesterfield. 

Kirsten McEwan in a nature environment
Dr Kirsten McEwan
Associate Professor

Most of Kirsten's research has focused on Compassion-Focused interventions. More recently her research has focused on nature-based interventions such as Forest Bathing (slow mindful walking in nature).  Kirsten's aim is to support the spread of these interventions to improve human health and wellbeing, but also to inspire more pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours.

Dr Jane Montague
Dr Jane Montague
Head of Psychology

Jane is Head of Psychology within the School of Human Sciences. Her teaching and research interests are based within critical approaches to social psychology, particularly in relation to gender, identity and the use of qualitative methods. She currently teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervises a number of PhD students.

Dr Aleksandra Monteiro
Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Aleksandra joined the University of Derby as a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology in February 2020. Their background is in Psychology and Forensic Psychology. 

Edith Moon
Programme Leader MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy

Edith is Programme Leader MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.

Catherine Moore smiling
Catherine Moore
Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy

Catherine is responsible for the coordination of the undergraduate Physiotherapy programme here at the university. 

Garrett Moran
Lecturer in Psychology

Lecturer in Psychology, Garrett Moran, has over 30 years’ experience of teaching psychology to A’ level, undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has also worked with a number of organisations identifying sources of stress and providing intervention frameworks to promote a healthier organisation.