Helen's Profile
Job title
Head of the Psychology Department
Academic qualifications
PhD Health Sciences, MSc Health Psychology (stage 1 accredited), BSc (Hons) Human Psychology with professional training
"I'm passionate about the opportunity psychology offers to understand human behaviour, and to use our knowledge and skills to help others to grow and develop."
I’m a Chartered Psychologist with expertise in health psychology, and I teach on both MSc and BSc Psychology courses at UCB. I’m passionate about the opportunity our field offers to understand human behaviour, and to use our knowledge and skills to help others to grow and develop.
With a strong background in research, I’ve published a number of studies featured in peer-reviewed journals such as the ‘International Journal of Emergency Medicine’ and the ‘British Medical Journal’. Earning my PhD remains one of my proudest achievements.
I’m most inspired by the opportunity to shape students' learning and develop their understanding of psychology. My advice to students is to never hesitate to ask for help. We’re here to offer support, and always happy to help develop a student’s knowledge or skills.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and Goldador, and a fun fact about me is that I used to keep pet rats - they’re cuddlier than you may think!