Module delivery
The PWP courses are intensive year-long educational programmes run in conjunction with NHS-led Talking Therapies Service Providers.
On campus teaching is provided over 45 days across the year. Students will spend an additional day per week undertaking Directed Learning (using our virtual learning environment – Moodle) or self-directed study.
Teaching on module 1 (Engagement and assessment of patients with common mental health problems) very closely mirrors Talking Therapies protocols and assessment framework.
Skills based competencies are learnt through clinical simulation in small groups working intensively under close supervision with peer and tutor feedback and supervised practice through supervised direct contact with patients in the workplace.
Knowledge will be gained through a combination of lectures, seminars, discussion groups, guided reading and independent study.
Your teaching team
- Dr Faisal Mahmood – Subject Area Lead: Counselling, psychotherapy and Talking Therapies
- Dr Steve Roberts: Senior Lecturer – Course Lead: PG Cert PWP and Grad Cert PWP
- Carl Flynn: Lecturer PG Cert PWP and Grad Cert PWP. Carl is module leader for module 1 – Engagement and assessment of patients with common mental health problems.
- Awisha Magar: Lecturer PG Cert PWP and Grad Cert PWP. Awisha is module leader for Module 2 – Evidence-based low-intensity treatment for common mental health disorders and Module 3 – Values, diversity and context
- Dr James Sedgwick: Senior Lecturer. James undertakes teaching on Module 2 – Evidence-based low-intensity treatment for common mental health disorders.
Before you start
It is recommended that students read the NHS online guidance on Talking Therapies.
The following books are also recommended:
- Farrand, P. A. (ed.) (2020) Low-intensity cbt skills & interventions : a practitioner’s manual. London: SAGE.
- Bennett-Levy, J. (2010) Oxford guide to low intensity cbt interventions. Oxford: Oxford University Press (Oxford guides in cognitive behavioural therapy)
We look forward to meeting you in February.
Meet other students and teaching staff
We look forward to meeting you in the Main Atrium between 9.30am and 10am.
We will then show you to your teaching room for the morning and you will have the opportunity to meet the teaching team.