{"id":483,"date":"2025-11-27T13:38:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T13:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/?page_id=483"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:09:28","slug":"msc-integrative-counselling-full-time","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/home\/january-courses-welcome\/msc-integrative-counselling-full-time\/","title":{"rendered":"MSc Integrative Counselling (Full Time)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"has-link-color alignwide wp-elements-60357b299c3efa9442271c6e358149d3 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-focus-color\">MSc Integrative Counselling (Full Time)<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-4-font-size\">Hello and a warm welcome to the MSc Integrative Counselling Programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are absolutely thrilled to have you join. You are stepping into an exciting, intensive, and deeply rewarding journey. You are joining an innovative programme and a nationally respected counselling and psychotherapy department with a long history of professional training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year will challenge you academically, clinically, and personally. You&#8217;ll be building your practice on the powerful foundations of Gestalt and Psychodynamic theory, grounded in strong relational values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are here to support you in becoming the insightful, capable, and ethical practitioner you are meant to be. We encourage you to embrace the vulnerability, trust the process, and lean into the supportive community you are now a part of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warmest Wishes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sam Gallo Programme Leader, MSc Integrative Counselling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTimetable\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Course begins on Monday 19 January 2026.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mondays: 10am to 1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesdays: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fridays: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPre-induction activities\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>We encourage you to arrive with a desire for engagement and growth, therefore no pre-arrival activities required.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tInduction\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Your Induction is designed to give you a smooth, supported start to the programme.<\/p>\n\n<p>We\u2019ll spend our time together covering the Programme Structure, ensuring you fully understand the requirements and expectations of the intensive one-year, full-time MSc course. Crucially, we\u2019ll clarify the path to professional qualification and discuss the high standards of ethical and clinical conduct expected of all trainee practitioners.<\/p>\n\n<p>Most importantly, this session is your opportunity to ask all your burning questions\u2014about placements, assignments, the department, or anything else that\u2019s on your mind. We aim to establish a safe and clear container for your entire journey before the modules officially begin.<\/p>\n\n<p>We look forward to meeting you!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.<\/p>\n\n<p>This will be checked on the day at 1pm to 2pm.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tYour teaching team\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>We are thrilled to introduce the core faculty who will be supporting your journey. Our team is united by a commitment to relational practice and decades of experience in the field.<\/p>\n\n<p>Leading the programme is Sam Gallo, who draws on a wealth of clinical experience since 2012, specialising in the crucial interplay between developmental models and relational ways of working. Sam teaches core Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and Integrative theory, alongside Personal and Professional Development (PPD), passionately ensuring you graduate as a strong asset to the profession.<\/p>\n\n<p>You will also be supported by Joanne Adams, who brings 30 years of organisational and clinical experience, leading modules on Professional Practice and Mental Health Perspectives. Linda Luckhurst, a Senior Lecturer and experienced psychotherapist, specialises in bereavement and loss, and will guide you through crucial development groups. Your research journey will be expertly led by Rebekah Woodhouse, a highly knowledgeable Senior Lecturer whose students frequently present at national conferences. Finally, we welcome Stephanie Carr, an experienced practitioner and Newman graduate, who will run your Semester 1 Skills and Professional Practice module.<\/p>\n\n<p>We are all looking forward to sharing this space with you!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tModule delivery\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>We are excited to share how your first semester will be structured. We believe the best learning happens through dialogue and discussion, so you can expect a student-focused, discussion-based approach with plenty of experiential activities designed to foster insight and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n<p>Your week will be structured around three key learning blocks:<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mondays-ppd-and-amp-experiential\">Mondays (PPD &amp; Experiential)<\/h4>\n\n<p>Your week kicks off with Personal and Professional Development (PPD) and focused Experiential Activities. This crucial space is where theory meets the self, providing time for deep self-reflection, group process, and personal growth\u2014all vital for developing ethical self-awareness as a practitioner.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wednesdays-research-and-amp-professional-practice\">Wednesdays (Research &amp; Professional Practice)<\/h4>\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll dive into the Research landscape, building the skills necessary to become a critically informed practitioner, alongside foundational Professional Skills Practice.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fridays-theory-and-amp-ethics\">Fridays (Theory &amp; Ethics)<\/h4>\n\n<p>We will ground you in the core theoretical pillars of the programme: Gestalt Therapy Theory and Ethics. This is where you gain the essential language and framework for understanding change and holding the therapeutic relationship.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/paying-your-student-fees-2\/\" ><span>Paying your student fees<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/your-online-enrolment\/\" ><span>Online enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Access services and support throughout your degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Birmingham Newman, you\u2019re never alone. We\u2019re here to support you at every stage, whether it\u2019s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the ways we can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Academic support<\/a> &#8211; Help with assignments and study skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Wellbeing services<\/a> &#8211; Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/careers-and-employability-service\/\">Career services<\/a> &#8211; CV advice, placements, and future career planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student finance advice<\/a> &#8211; Guidance on tuition fees, funding, and budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Disability support<\/a> &#8211; Tailored support and adjustments for your needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\">International support<\/a> &#8211; Help with visas and cultural adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\" ><span>Student Success<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start or what support you need, just ask \u2013 we\u2019re happy to help<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-focus-color has-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c7b72bf80528031cf672c0781243f96e\" id=\"key-information\">Key information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teaching-starts\">Teaching starts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>19 January 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"subject-leader\">Head of Subject<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faisal Mahmood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>f.mahmood@staff.newman.ac.uk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"subject-leader-2\">Programme Leader<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sam Gallo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>s.gallo@staff.newman.ac.uk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay connected with OurNewman app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OurNewman is your go-to place for everything you need as a Birmingham Newman student. With the app, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to your files, emails, and course resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find support services and keep up to date with campus events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/our-newman\/\" ><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Handbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newmanacuk.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ExternalWebsiteDocuments\/ERrmffUdeahIrKOaAMuH0MQBSSCBUgPtvwNXEzyo7wbqYg?e=rkxGMi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Student-Handbook.webp\" alt=\"Student Handbook\" class=\"wp-image-360\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newmanacuk.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ExternalWebsiteDocuments\/ERrmffUdeahIrKOaAMuH0MQBSSCBUgPtvwNXEzyo7wbqYg?e=rkxGMi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download (PDF &#8211; 3.68MB)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/birmingham-newman-university-named-the-times-university-of-the-year-for-social-inclusion\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/University-of-the-Year-for-Social-Inclusion-Good-University-Guide-2026-1.webp\" alt=\"University of the Year for - Social Inclusion - Good University Guide 2026\" class=\"wp-image-6218\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:189px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/What-Uni-Student-Choice-Awards-2025-University-of-the-Year-West-Midlands-2.webp\" alt=\"What Uni - Student Choice Awards 2025 - University of the Year - West Midlands\" class=\"wp-image-6216\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:267px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/birmingham-newman-university-ranks-among-top-ten-uk-universities-in-nss-2025\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Top-10-Student-Satisfaction-NSS-1.webp\" alt=\"Top 10 Student Satisfaction - NSS\" class=\"wp-image-6217\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:203px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Number-1-for-student-satisfaction-Complete-University-Guide-1.webp\" alt=\"Number 1 for student satisfaction - Complete University Guide\" class=\"wp-image-6215\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:215px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello and a warm welcome to the MSc Integrative Counselling Programme We are absolutely thrilled to have you join. 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