- Centre for Psychological Sciences
About me
Jolel is a Health Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered Psychologist on the British Psychological Society (BPS) register. He is also a board member of the British Psychological Society’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Jolel is deeply committed to promoting inclusivity and supporting student development. With experience in diverse environments, including the HMP prison service and founding a mental health charity, he is passionate about applying psychology to improve health outcomes within communities, students, and peers.
He studied at the University of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire and has served as a guest lecturer at the University of West London and the University of Buckingham. Jolel also taught at the University of Sunderland before joining the University of Westminster.
Teaching
Jolel's primary teaching focus is on the MSc Health Psychology programme, where he leads the module Health Psychology in Practice. He teaches across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Criminology. He also contributes to foundation and conversion programmes, supporting students at different stages of their academic journey. Jolel supervises quantitative and qualitative research projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is committed to decolonising the psychology curriculum by embedding diverse global perspectives, promoting inclusive teaching practices, and ensuring that psychological knowledge is relevant to the communities and populations it serves. He is passionate about connecting psychological theory with real-world practice through engagement with communities, external organisations, and industry partners.
Research
His primary research interests focus on access to healthcare services among faith groups and diverse communities, examining the social, cultural, psychological, and structural factors that shape healthcare experiences, engagement, and accessibility. He is particularly interested in understanding patient and public experiences of healthcare and how individuals navigate healthcare systems and services. His secondary research interests include health behaviour change, with a focus on physical activity, weight management, and the psychosocial factors that influence engagement, adherence, and long-term maintenance of health-promoting behaviours.