Integrative Psychotherapy MSc
Welcome
On behalf of the Counselling and Psychotherapy department here at Birmingham Newman, I wish you a warm welcome to the training.
We look forward to accompanying you on your personal and professional journey towards becoming a qualified psychotherapy across the next 4 years.
Hopefully you should all have receive some information from us about finding a personal therapist and perhaps getting started on the reading. On the first day we will offer just a very brief induction which takes you through what you need to know to get started so you don’t feel too lost.
If there are any initial questions you have about the training or any problems you need resolving, we will be offering a brief online meeting on Monday 8 September at 6pm. Attendance at this meeting is voluntary so if you aren’t able to come then please rest assured that all essential information will be imparted on the first day of the training.
Semester 1
Week beginning 15 September 2025
- Mondays
- 10am to 11:30am
- 11:30am to 1:30pm
- 2pm to 5pm
Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login.
Hopefully you should all have received the email about beginning your search for a personal therapist and been given some suggested preparatory reading. If not, please contact the department and we will reply.
This course starts on:
- Monday 15 September 2025
- 10am to 1pm – Room CH004
- 2pm to 5pm – Room CH004
Overview of induction session
10am to 11am
- General Welcome to the programme, Overview of Course details
- Introduction to what being a therapist might look like and Integration Model
2:30pm – Library and Student Support
Your teaching team for year 1 will be Faisal Mahmood, Cassie Rowland, Sandra Boden, Jo Adams and James Sedgwick. We are all highly experienced clinicians and trainers and we have taken several cohorts of students successfully through this training.
Your teaching day will have a 3 part structure across the 4 years.
In your 1st year, you will begin each teaching day with a 90 minute Personal and Professional Development group. If you don’t know what this is please don’t worry, the purpose of the group will be explained to you.
After your PPD group you will cover academic teaching for 2 hours with a different topic each week. In your first semester you will learn psychotherapy theory and in the second you will focus on ethics and professional practice.
After lunch you will do 2.5 hours of practice development which will involve a significant amount of small group work.
HeadStart – Monday 1 to Friday 5 September 2025
Headstart is a programme aimed at introducing our new students to University life. We understand that our students come from all walks of life and have personal and individual aspirations for taking this important step in their journey.
This programme is an opportunity to:
- Talk to staff before starting university
- Meet other students
- Understand and navigate the campus
- Find out about the support available
- Start getting comfortable with university life
Welcome Week Services Fair – Your Chance to Meet the Teams!
As part of your induction to Birmingham Newman University, our Services Fair is your opportunity to meet the teams who will support you throughout your studies and explore the services available to help you succeed.
Dates & Times
- 1 September – 11am – 2pm
- 4 & 5 September – 11:30am to 1pm
- 15, 17, 18 & 19 September – 11am to 2pm
Note: The Students’ Union Welcome Fair will take place on 16 September – see their website for more details.
You’re welcome to drop in and take part on any of the fair dates — it doesn’t have to be the day of your induction.
- Chat with Careers about your future plans, grab some sweets and an employability bag, and register on My Career for a chance to win a £25 Amazon voucher.
- Make a badge with our Environmental Officer, download the OurNewman app to spin the wheel and win a prize, and join the Library for Q&A activities and their Prize Every Time Lucky Dip.
- Advice & Wellbeing will be offering stress tests, sound therapy, and an Affirmation Station, while E-Learning invites you to take their “Who You Gonna Call?” quiz for a prize draw entry.
- Try the Sport team’s exercise bike challenge and visit the Chaplaincy to choose the “word of the day” and share some positivity.
And that’s just the start — there’ll be many more services, activities, and opportunities to explore each day of the fair. Come along, get involved, and make the most of what’s on offer!
The Disability & Inclusion team and the Advice & Wellbeing team will be holding drop-in sessions on campus from 15–19 September.
- 15 September – 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Dimple – Disability & Inclusion)
- 16 September – 11am to 2pm: DW101 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 17 September – 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 18 September – 11am to 2pm: CH116 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 19 September – 11am to 2pm: CH004 (Dimple – Disability & Inclusion)
No appointment needed – just drop in for advice, support, and guidance.
Key information
Induction
- Monday 15 September 2025
Teaching starts
- Week beginning 15 September 2025
Subject Leader
- James Sedgwick
Contact details
- Room: JU002
- james.sedgwick@staff.newman.ac.uk
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- Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines
- Access to your files, emails, and course resources
- Find support services and keep up to date with campus events
Student Handbook
Birmingham Newman University Student Handbook – 2025-2026 (PDF – 4MB)
