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
Access services and support throughout your degree
At Birmingham Newman, you’re never alone.
We’re here to support you at every stage, whether it’s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.
Here are some of the ways we can help:
- Academic support – Help with assignments and study skills
- WellBeing services – Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing resources
- Career services – CV advice, placements, and future career planning
- Disability support – Tailored support and adjustments for your needs
- E-Learning Support – Help with E-Learning systems and submitting online assignments
- Finance advice – Guidance on tuition fees, funding, and budgeting
- International support – Help with visas and cultural adjustments
If you’re unsure where to start or what support you need, just ask – we’re happy to help.
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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Student Handbook
Birmingham Newman University Student Handbook – 2025-2026 (PDF – 4MB)
