The Postgraduate Diploma / MSc Integrative Counselling at Birmingham Newman University offers a reflective and practice-based route into the counselling profession. Grounded in relational and person-centred values, the course introduces two core therapeutic approaches: Gestalt and Psychodynamic. You will be supported in developing a flexible and responsive framework that meets the needs of diverse clients. The programme combines academic learning, clinical experience and personal development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.Studying the Postgraduate Diploma / MSc Integrative Counselling at Birmingham Newman University offers more than professional training. It provides space to explore your development as a practitioner while deepening your understanding of therapeutic work in a reflective and inclusive environment. The course is suited to those ready to engage with the emotional, relational and psychological dimensions of counselling, and who want to build a practice that is both grounded and responsive. Whether you are entering the profession or formalising existing experience, this programme encourages personal growth alongside professional learning.Explore the Foundations of Integrative CounsellingIntegrative counselling draws on empathy, relational depth and psychological insight, and this course helps you understand how these principles apply in real-world settings. You will be introduced to Gestalt and Psychodynamic approaches and supported in developing a coherent framework that reflects your values and meets the needs of diverse clients. Topics include the counselling relationship, mental health, social context and the integration of theory into practice. These areas are explored through clinical placement, personal therapy and regular supervision, helping you reflect on your work and grow as a practitioner.