James Sedgwick

James Sedgwick is a Senior Lecturer in Counselling at Newman University, Birmingham, UK. He holds a PhD and maintains clinical practice in the National Health Service (NHS), specializing in psychodynamic therapy and CBT in primary care settings. His academic focus includes transactional analysis, human development, and the sociological underpinnings of psychological distress. Sedgwick’s 2020 book, Contextual Transactional Analysis, reinterprets TA theory to emphasize societal influences on mental health. His qualifications include postgraduate training in Transactional Analysis, CBT, and mindfulness.

Education details are not explicitly stated, but his professional trajectory indicates advanced academic credentials. He has authored a seminal text in transactional analysis, critiquing the field’s integration of social context. Current teaching emphasizes counselling skills and human development. His clinical work bridges academic and practical domains, reflecting a commitment to addressing systemic barriers to mental health.

Research interests span horizontal and vertical problem analysis in therapy, emphasizing how environmental factors shape psychological outcomes. His work advocates for a socially informed approach to psychotherapy, influencing both training and clinical practice in the field.