Counselling, Psychotherapy and Talking Therapies
Turn your passion into purpose through Counselling, Psychotherapy and Talking Therapies at Birmingham Newman University.
Explore how therapeutic approaches promote mental health, emotional wellbeing and personal growth, with a strong focus on ethical practice, reflective insight and inclusive care. Whether your interests lie in integrative psychotherapy, counselling children and young people, mental health support or wellbeing promotion, our subject area offers a range of pathways that help you listen deeply, respond compassionately and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Talking Therapies Courses (Undergraduate)
BA Counselling, Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Start date:
- Various
BA Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families
- Start date:
- September 2026
BSc Single Honours Psychology and Counselling Studies
- Start date:
- September 2026
BA Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches
- Start date:
- September 2026
BA Single Honours Counselling, Mental Health & Wellbeing (part-time)
- Start date:
- September 2026
BA Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families (part-time)
- Start date:
- September 2026
BA Single Honours Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing (with Foundation Year)
- Start date:
- Various
BA Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families (with Foundation Year)
- Start date:
- Various
BSc Single Honours Psychology and Counselling Studies (with Foundation Year)
- Start date:
- Various
Postgraduate & Professional Programmes
Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling (part-time)
- Start date:
- September 2026
PG Dip Integrative Counselling
- Start date:
- January 2026
MSc Integrative Counselling
- Start date:
- January 2026
MSc Integrative Psychotherapy
- Start date:
- September 2026
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Train to become a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) with Birmingham Newman’s Graduate and Postgraduate Certificate programmes. Designed for aspiring mental health professionals, these courses equip you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to deliver evidence-based psychological support in NHS and community settings.
Meet our team
Cassie Rowland
Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Rebekah Woodhouse
Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy
James Sedgwick
Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Bill Naylor
Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Faisal Mahmood
Head of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Awisha Magar
Lecturer in Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training (PWP)
Linda Luckhurst
Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Karen Lee
Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Kiran Kalsi
Lecturer in Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training (PWP)
Sam Gallo
Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Carl Flynn
Senior Lecturer in Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training (PWP)
Stephanie Carr
Lecturer in Adult Counselling & Psychotherapy
Learn in Small Groups
Experience a supportive learning environment with class sizes that encourage discussion, confidence and personal growth.
Engage with Real-World Practice
Apply your learning through placements, guest speakers and reflective activities that connect theory with therapeutic practice.
Study with Sector Experts
Learn from lecturers with backgrounds in counselling, psychotherapy, mental health and wellbeing support.
Receive Tailored Career Guidance
Benefit from personalised academic and career support that helps you build networks and prepare for your next steps.
Flexible and focused learning. Choose from undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including themed routes such as Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families, and Integrative Psychotherapy. Flexible options support work, family and/or voluntary commitments, allowing you to progress at a pace that suits your goals.
Supportive and empowering learning. Learn from experienced practitioners and research-active staff with backgrounds in counselling, psychotherapy, mental health and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and close tutor support create an environment where you can grow academically, personally and professionally.
Study in a way that suits you. Experience the vibrant community of our campus, enriched by guest speakers, placement opportunities and reflective workshops, or take advantage of blended and online learning for greater flexibility.
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Talking Therapies at Birmingham Newman University will prepare you for a wide range of careers and further study. You will graduate with the interpersonal insight, ethical understanding and transferable skills valued across health, education, community services and beyond.
