Carmel Digman

Dr. Carmel Digman serves as a Clinical and Academic Tutor at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), based in the School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering and Sports within the Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology. She joined CCCU in 2021 after a decade in NHS roles supporting adults with learning disabilities, where she now manages trainees and contributes to the Clinical Psychology Doctorate programme.

Her academic qualifications include:

• Biology and Psychology degree from Leicester University
• Master's in Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties from CCCU
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (awarded 2013)

Dr. Digman's research integrates creative methodologies with clinical practice, emphasizing drama and narrative techniques for therapeutic engagement. Her work explores intersections between spirituality and mental wellbeing while championing social justice frameworks in psychological services. This focus stems from her NHS background and 10-year leadership in school-based pastoral support systems for vulnerable children and families.

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She supervises Clinical Psychology Doctorate trainees, leveraging her extensive NHS experience with adults with learning disabilities and her prior role developing the Family Liaison Officer project across primary and secondary education settings.

Her academic activities are centered at the Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, which provides the clinical and research infrastructure for her work in applied psychological practice.