Psychology as we would know it today is thus far only beginning to take root in the Free Cities. It is based on early developments such as Functionalism, and would take into account the influences of the Singularity and the role of magic in their studies. For example, there might be some research on how the Singularity can affect the health of an individual's mind or how New Magic can be used to create tools, medicine, and other resources to help patients.

Regarding new ideas, they would be open to some. It may depend on what he's presenting, and the relationships or reputation he's built at that time. As with many institutions and fields, there would likely be variety of opinions on all subjects so he'd find supporters and dissenters in equal measure.