A warm welcome to your Counselling programme of studies.
We are very much looking forward to working with you and we hope that you feel very much supported and at home here at Birmingham Newman University and on your new programme of study.
Please feel comfortable to approach any member of the teaching team for support and guidance and particularly as you settle in to university life.
Remember – every question is a valid one so please ask.
Click the Lost Password link to set a password when signing in for the first time
Enter your Newman student ID number (seven-digit number) and press Search
Your personal details will then be displayed. Check these details are correct and press send email
You will the receive a password recovery email to your personal email address. This will be an email from portal-admin@newman.ac.uk (please ensure to check your junk/spam folder)
Click on the link within the password recovery email and create a new password
Once you have set your password you will be logged into the applicant portal
Click on the green box that says ‘My Newman for Applicants’
Once you’ve clicked on the green box, scroll down and click on the ‘Start Online Enrolment’ link underneath the ‘Online Enrolment’ tab
PLEASE NOTE: If you cannot see the Online Enrolment tab, please email registry@newman.ac.uk and they will be able to assist you further
Once you have completed your Online Enrolment, you will be emailed your Birmingham Newman email address (e.g. abcd123@newman.ac.uk) and instructions on how to log in and register for Multi Factor Authentication (MFA). This email will be sent to you within 24 hours after completing your online enrolment.
PLEASE NOTE: To log back into the applicant portal go to Moodle. Enter your Newman ID (7-digit number) and the password you have recently created.
Induction
Pre-induction
We would like you to keep up to date with societal issues in current affairs by reading high-quality e-newspapers such as The Guardian or The Independent, and formulating your views on news stories about counselling, mental health, education, society, or cultural matters (topics such as: poverty, discrimination, housing and education etc.).
Think about (and keep a journal if you want to) your reactions to such stories; how did the stories make you feel and why? And try to consider why you might have had the reaction you did. What has influenced your view of those topics in the media?
Induction day
Thursday 17 September 2026
13:30 – 17:00
Room: HI104
IMPORTANT: Please bring your photo ID with you on this date to complete enrolment.
We will give you an overview of the programme, complete some getting to know our peers excercises, allow time for questions and generally help you to feel at home here at Birmingham Newman University.
Timetable
Timetable
Semester 1 – Week beginning 21/09/2026
Monday 13:00 – 15:00
Thursday 15:00 – 18:00
Friday 09:00 – 12:00
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 the pre-arrival task online and set up your student login.
Module delivery
The modules for the first semester of your course are:
Human Development and Relationships – This module divides your attention between developing an understanding of self (referred to as ‘self-awareness’) and developing greater understanding of and appreciation for others.
Humanistic Counselling and Academic Practice – This module introduces you to counselling and counselling related professions in the UK with a particular focus on Humanistic Counselling. The module considers the range of settings in which helping takes place professionally and different remit and skills of different helping professions.
Teaching team
Members of our Team include:
Dr Faisal Mahmood – Head of Subject
Dr Steve Roberts – Senior Lecturer
Linda Luckhurst – Senior Lecturer
Emily Evans – Senior Lecturer
Dr James Sedgewick – Senior Lecturer
Rebekah Woodhouse – Senior Lecturer
Cassie Rowland – Senior Lecturer
Karen Lee – Senior Lecturer
Not only do the team teach counselling and psychotherapy at both Undergraduate level and Postgraduate level they also work with clients in Practice and this informs our teaching, ensuring that we are very much up to date and current with our case studies and practice.
Student Support
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.
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Advice & Wellbeing support
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Mental Health Support
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HeadStart
HeadStart is a series of interactive workshops designed to help you feel confident, prepared and connected as you begin your university journey.
Covering everything from digital skills, Moodle and AI, to study techniques, library support, wellbeing, money advice and careers, the programme provides practical guidance to help you succeed both academically and personally.
By taking part, you’ll build essential skills, discover the support available to you, and make a positive start to life at university.
HeadStart schedule
Monday 7 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Monday 7 September (10am to 11am) – eLearning – Digital for your Studies – On campus – ST002
Monday 7 September (11am – to 12pm) – Student Engagement – How to manage your first four weeks – On campus – ST002
Monday 7 September (1pm to 2pm) – Learning Development – Study and Writing at University level – On campus – HI104
Tuesday 8 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Tuesday 8 September (10am to 11am) – Digital and Your Studies (Online)
Tuesday 8 September (11am to 12pm) – I’ve never used a library before!: What to expect in Newman Library (Online)
Wednesday 9 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Wednesday 9 September (11am) – Library – “I’ve never used a library before!”: What to expect in Newman Library – On campus – ST002
Wednesday 9 September (12pm) – Careers – Unlock your Future: Strengths, Options and Careers Service Intro – On campus – ST002
Wednesday 9 September (2pm) – Meet the Students’ Union: Your Guide to Student Life – Life Beyond the Lecture Theatre – On campus – HI104
Thursday 10 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Thursday 10 September (10am to 11am) – AI and your learning: getting the basics right (Online)
Thursday 10 September (12pm to 1pm) – Unlock your Future: Strengths, Options and Careers Service Intro (Online)
Thursday 10 September (1pm to 2pm) – Learning Development: Study and Writing at University level (Online)
Thursday 10 September (2pm to 3pm) – Sources for courses: a guide to reading expectations at University (Online)
Friday 11 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Friday 11 September (10am to 11am) – Money and Student Life (Online)
Friday 11 September (11am to 12pm) – Managing your wellbeing (Online)
Friday 11 September (1pm) – Student Money Advisor – Money and Student Life – On campus – ST002
Friday 11 September (2pm) – Advice & Wellbeing – Managing your wellbeing – On campus – ST002
Friday 11 September (3pm) – Library – Sources for courses: a guide to reading expectations at University – On campus – ST002
What to expect
Attendance monitoring
At Birmingham Newman University we use SEAtS Software to monitor attendance and engagement in order to support students to achieve success.
