College of Health, Psychology and Social Care staff

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.

Dr Robyn Mooney
Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Robyn joined the University of Derby in 2021 as a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology. She has studied in Canada, the Netherlands, and the UK, and I have prior experience delivering group therapy at Ashworth High Secure Hospital. 

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.

Mia Morgan.
Mia Morgan
Postgraduate Research Student in Psychology

Mia Morgan is a postgraduate research student in Psychology. Mia is passionate about about improving mental healthcare, particularly for individuals with Eating Disorders.

Gerri standing in front of a desk with a microphone on, smiling wearing a yellow dress
Dr Gerri Mortimore
Associate Professor in Post-registration Health Care

Gerri Mortimore is an Associate Professor in Post-registration Health Care and is a Registered General Nurse with over 36 years of experience, spanning both acute medical and surgical nursing within the UK and abroad. This has given her a unique perspective which can be applied to various settings.