Why I chose Newman University We asked our current third year students on Integrative Counselling why they chose to study at Newman University, and these are the responses we had: I chose Newman because it offered my course requirements for training and because of the ethos – of my faith.
Faisal Mahmood, Head of Counselling and Psychotherapy, has co-authored with Emma Flax a chapter for the 5th Edition of ‘The Sage Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy’, edited by Terry Hanley and Laura Anne Winter. The chapter, entitled ‘Gestalt Therapy’, gives a detailed overview of the Gestalt approach outlining famous founders
Jesse’s Story: Breaking Barriers Jesse studies Counselling, Mental Health & Wellbeing at Newman University and completed her placement at RMC. RMC prides itself on being inclusive and diverse. Jesse has a visual impairment which impacts her day to day. She was very anxious about starting her placement. She completed her
Why I chose Newman University to study I first came to an open day here at Newman and had a really good feeling once stepping onto campus. I could imagine myself here. The location is just lovely as it is out the way of the city which I prefer. On
First year students from Newman University’s BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families (WCYPF), BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work, BA (Hons) Psychology and Childhood and BA (Hons) Counselling and WCYPF programmes who are currently studying Social Policy, had the opportunity to put theory into practice and get
Advanced Diploma Integrative Psychotherapy Kate Egawa, a Newman 4th Year Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy Studies student, has recently completed a sculpture that powerfully speaks to the themes of injustice, discrimination and race. The department wanted to highlight her achievement and celebrate her talent. Kate writes, ‘Saturday 4th February was
Counselling and Psychotherapy This year’s graduation took place on the 31st October at Birmingham Symphony Hall and was a chance for the Counselling and Psychotherapy team to celebrate their students’ successes. Juliet Shaw, who graduated from the Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling shared this reflection: ‘I loved my time at Newman
Sarah worked at a bank for 23 years before taking voluntary redundancy and going back to studying in order to fulfil her passion of becoming a Counsellor. Let’s hear from Sarah… “I cannot believe how much I am enjoying learning second time around!” Hi, I’m Sarah and I took voluntary