Dr Carmel Digman

I joined CCCU 2021 after 10 years working in the NHS with adults with learning disabilities. I am responsible for managing and supervising trainees on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate training programme and organising and contributing to the teaching.

This role continues my commitment to the clinical psychology profession, passing on experience to another generation of professionals. I have a degree in biology and psychology from Leicester University and a masters degree in social, emotional and behavioural difficulties from CCCU.

I worked in primary and secondary education as part of the Family Liaison Officer project for 10 years, developing pastoral support services for children and families, before completing my doctorate in clinical psychology in 2013. I am interested in the use of drama and story in psychology practice, spirituality and mental wellbeing, and social justice. 

My current role includes organising and teaching modules on professional roles, induction to the course and learning disability; the examining of academic, clinical and research submissions for the doctorate programme. I have contributed to teaching on the MSc psychology and biomedical sciences courses and examining MSc research submissions.  

My past experience includes teaching staff teams in care and NHS settings, teachers and teaching staff in schools, parenting courses and working directly with children in schools and social settings. 

My research has included the development and evaluation of schools based mental health interventions and the experiences of parents who spent time in care. I currently supervise research into spirituality and mental wellbeing, learning and physical disability.