Pastoral and Spiritual Support team

The University of Plymouth Pastoral and Spiritual Support team is made up of a diverse range of people from different faiths

 
Debbie Clement-Large, Pastoral and Spiritual Support Advisor 

Dr Debbie Clement-Large

Multi Faith Pastoral and Spiritual Care Co-ordinator
  • Leads, manages and co-ordinates the Pastoral & Spiritual Support service.
  • Runs Wednesday lunchtime meditation drop-in sessions from 12:30 to 13:00.
  • Runs monthly Success Intelligence personal development workshops to build faith in yourself. Bookable on MyCareer.
Debbie became interested in personal development and spirituality after the death of her dad when she was 15. She is a Personal Development Coach and a licensed spiritual practitioner having studied the science of spiritual psychology. She has a Doctorate in Consciousness Studies. Alongside being a Life Coach, she is also a Meditation Practitioner, a Mindfulness Practitioner, a Stress Management Practitioner, A CBT Practitioner, a Hypnotherapy Practitioner and an Assertiveness Coach.
Debbie is married to Steve whom she met when they were both acting in a Plymouth Theatre Royal production. They have one daughter and a dog called Teddy. Debbie loves singing, sewing, reading, walks in the countryside, comedy, not taking life too seriously, learning new things, and meeting new people.

Volunteers

Reverend Michael Shaw

Reverend Michael Shaw

Volunteer Free Church Chaplain
  • Normally in Pastoral and Spiritual Support Thursday 10:00–13:00
  • Minister at Devonport Community Baptist Church
Michael is married to Katie with an adopted daughter and has two dogs. Born and raised in Surrey, he studied in Theology in Bristol, and moved to Plymouth in 2012. He loves cricket, rugby, curry and walks by the sea.
Contact Michael by email: michael.shaw@plymouth.ac.uk
 
Arezoo Farahzad

Arezoo Farahzad

Volunteer Bahá'i Chaplain
  • Normally in Pastoral and Spiritual Support Monday 10:00–13:00
  • Runs Tranquillity Zone on Monday’s from 13:00 to 14:00
  • Supports Global Buddies
Arezoo is a freelance television producer. She is Chair of the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’is of Plymouth, Chair of the board of trustees for Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity and a member of Plymouth Council of Faiths. She is currently collaborating on "Celebrating Humans" – a University of Plymouth initiative working with professional organisations and individuals across the city to promote diversity and help eliminate loneliness and isolation.
Contact Arezoo by email: arezoo.farahzad@plymouth.ac.uk
 
James Farrant

James Farrant

Pastoral Volunteer
  • Normally in Pastoral and Spiritual Support on Tuesdays 13:00–16:00
James is originally from Southeast London and moved to Plymouth in 2007 and began his spiritual journey in 2009. He loves to explore faith and how people practice and connect with the unseen, he enjoys reading, writing, drawing, climbing, and creativity.
Contact James by email: james.farrant@plymouth.ac.uk
 
Jonathan Wooding

Jonathan Wooding

Volunteer Quaker Chaplain
  • Normally in Pastoral and Spiritual Support on Mondays 13:00–16:00
A Quaker by convincement since undergraduate days, Jonathan is a semi-retired English Teacher, and Assistant Clerk to the Plymouth Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). An advocate of Shared Reading, Jonathan also has an MA in Creative Writing, and writes on spirituality and literature for The Friend weekly journal. He is married to Hazel and has two sons currently at university. His PhD was in theological poetics and the late, great poet Geoffrey Hill.
Contact Jonathan by email: jonathan.wooding-2@plymouth.ac.uk
 
Patrick Clatworthy

Patrick Clatworthy

Pastoral Volunteer
  • Normally in Pastoral and Spiritual Support Wednesday 10:00–16:00
  • Runs Board Game Hour from 13:00 to 14:00
Patrick happily retired as a civil servant in 2018. He is a former Roman Catholic and has a French mother.
Contact Patrick by email: patrick.clatworthy@plymouth.ac.uk
 
Jaspal Grewal

Jaspal Singh Grewal

Volunteer Sikh Chaplain
  • Tea and Talk Thursday’s 16:00–18:00
Jaspal is a pharmacist by profession, working in community pharmacy for over ten years. He draws his spiritual affiliation from Sikh faith and culture. He moved to the UK from India in 2009, graduating in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice before settling in Devon. He is the secretary of the Sikh community Devon and Cornwall and assists in organising regular prayer services for Plymouth Sikh Community.
Contact Jaspal by email: jaspal.grewal@plymouth.ac.uk
 
Gurmit Kang

Gurmit Kang

Volunteer Sikh Chaplain
  • Tea and Talk Thursday’s 16:00–18:00
Gurmit is the Chair of the Sikh Community Devon & Cornwall. He helps support communities and promotes Sikh Cultural values and racial harmony through mullticultural events. His interest is in working with different ethnic communities and encouraging better understanding of social, religious and other needs. He is married to Gail and they have a son Elliot.
Contact Gurmit by email: gurmit.kang@plymouth.ac.uk
 
Suallh Sullieman

Suallh Sullieman

Volunteer Muslim Chaplain
  • Runs Path of the Prophet weekly group on a Friday 11:00–12:00
Suallh (known as Sally) is the Imam from the Islamic Centre of Plymouth and Cornwall on North Road East. He is a past Imam in Saudi Arabia Jeddah. Student from University of Madina. Imam from United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi. He likes reading, teaching, talking and playing football.
Contact Sally by email: salih.sullieman@plymouth.ac.uk
 
Daniella Marley

Daniella Marley

Volunteer Multi-Faith Chaplain
  • Time to talk Friday AM and Tuesday AM (alternating)
Daniella is a community builder by profession; working within the city to empower communities, support individuals, and create change. She is passionate about wellbeing and mental health; with a background in wellbeing and diversity, and previous experience as a Sabbatical officer at UPSU. She has specialist knowledge in sexual health, healthy relationships, LGBT+ support, and mental health. Born and raised in Plymouth, she previously worked as an event manager and can recommend all the best spots for live music, poetry slams, comedy nights, or a cuppa.
Contact Daniella by email: daniella.marley@plymouth.ac.uk
 
Ginny Vo

Ginny Vo

Volunteer Buddhist Chaplain
  • Time to talk Thursday’s and Friday’s from 13:00 to 16:00
Ginny Vo is a devoted Mahayana Buddhist from Vietnam. With a deep commitment to promoting mindfulness and compassion, Ginny offers support and guidance to students from all backgrounds. In her role, she supports spiritual and community events, facilitates meditation sessions, and provides a compassionate listening ear to those seeking emotional and spiritual guidance.
Ginny holds a master’s degree in psychology, with a particular focus on behaviour change in group-based interventions, and has experience working with diverse communities. She has been a meditation practitioner for over five years and enjoys yoga, swimming, and jogging by the sea.
Contact Ginny by email: ginny.vo@plymouth.ac.uk
 
Lookman Babajide

Lookman Babajide

Volunteer Christian Chaplain
  • Runs the Sunday weekly Christ Miracle Mission group 09:00–11:00
Lookman graduated from University of Plymouth with Master in Business and Management (International Business). He is the group leader of Christ Miracle Church Mission that meets every Sunday at the Pastoral and Spiritual Support building. He loves to share his faith in Christ Jesus, Bible study and counsel on faith basis.
Contact Lookman by email: lookman.babajide@plymouth.ac.uk
 
Beccy Davies

Beccy Davies

Volunteer Anglican Lay Chaplain
  • Runs the Staff and Post Graduate Bible Study Fellowship group on Mondays at 13:00
  • Runs Life Explored sessions Tuesdays at 12:00
Beccy Davies is on campus every day to support students and staff in various ways, and is generally based in 1 Kirkby Place (opposite Pastoral and Spiritual Support building).
She is available to meet for one to one Bible studies, prayer support, faith discovering courses and discipleship courses.
Appointments available upon request: rebecca.j.davies-1@plymouth.ac.uk
 

Faith advisors

Pastoral and spiritual faith advisors are faculty members who provide support to P&SS, staff, and students. They offer faith based advice, give talks, assist in planning and celebrating religious festivals and important occasions.