Teaching

I teach across BSc and MSc Psychology programmes, focusing on how behavioural science and health psychology can be applied to real-world challenges. My teaching emphasises evidence-based practice, inclusivity, and critical thinking, preparing students to connect theory with meaningful impact in health and social care.

My teaching draws on the latest research, theories, and case studies to give students a practical, up-to-date perspective. I also collaborate with colleagues and organisations to develop new teaching content and research projects, and welcome opportunities to co-create teaching resources, guest lectures, or joint projects.

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOUR CHANGE

This lecture introduces the core principles of health psychology, exploring why people make the health choices they do and how behavioural science can be used to design strategies that support healthier lifestyles.

ILLNESS REPRESENTATIONS & HEALTH

This lecture explores how people’s beliefs and perceptions about illness shape their experiences of health, influence engagement with healthcare, and impact recovery.

MEDICATION BELIEFS AND ADHERENCE

This lecture examines how people’s beliefs about medications influence whether they take them as prescribed, using behavioural science frameworks to understand barriers to adherence.

HEALTH STIGMA: PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS

This lecture highlights the wide-ranging impact of health stigma, showing how stigma shapes physical and mental health outcomes. Students will learn why challenging stigma is critical across healthcare and society.

“There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education.

The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.”

Jiddu Krishnamurti