Clinical internship
Clinical Psychology Internship Programme
A 2-month practical internship designed to help psychology students move from classroom learning to understanding how clinical work actually happens.
Duration
2 months
Pathways
Offline (Ahmedabad) or online
Fee
₹3,999 offline · ₹2,999 online
Learning
4 days per week
Early bird discounts available. Ask on WhatsApp.
Learn the journey from a client’s first therapy session to assessment, case understanding, counselling skills and therapeutic intervention, through structured learning, case-based activities and practical exposure.
Track 1 of 2
For students looking for hands-on exposure to the clinical environment.
4 days of learning per week
Understanding the first therapy session
Client awareness and rapport building
Psychosocial assessment
Counselling skills and therapeutic communication
Introduction to therapeutic techniques
Field visits
Interaction with practising psychiatrists and mental-health professionals
1 supervised client interaction / case exposure
Case journal submission
Internship assessment
1 complimentary supervision session
Certificate of Internship
Letter of Recommendation based on performance
Guidance regarding future work opportunities
Course modules
Entering the Therapy Room
What happens in the first session, client orientation, rapport, boundaries, therapist presence
Understanding the Client
History taking, psychosocial assessment, presenting concerns, case information, risk and referral awareness
From Assessment to Case Understanding
Case formulation basics, identifying patterns, treatment goals, selecting appropriate therapeutic approaches
Counselling Skills in Practice
Active listening, questioning, reflection, validation, empathy, managing difficult conversations
Therapeutic Techniques
Introduction to evidence-informed techniques, when and how to use interventions, practice through role plays
Clinical Exposure & Case Learning
Field visits, professional interactions, client / case exposure, case journal, clinical reflection
Track 2 of 2
A structured online pathway for students who want to build foundational clinical skills from anywhere.
4 days of learning per week
Live teaching and demonstrations
Case-based learning
Role plays and practical activities
Psychosocial assessment practice
Counselling skill development
Therapeutic technique practice
Case formulation exercises
Case journal and clinical assignments
Assessment
1 complimentary supervision session
Certificate of Internship
Letter of Recommendation based on performance
Career and further-learning guidance
Course modules
The First Therapy Session
Session structure, rapport, client awareness, boundaries, therapeutic communication
Assessment & Case Understanding
History taking, psychosocial assessment, presenting concerns, case conceptualisation
Building Counselling Skills
Listening, questioning, reflection, validation, empathy, therapist responses
Working With the Client
Goal setting, therapeutic relationship, intervention planning, introduction to therapeutic techniques
Clinical Practice Lab
Role plays, case discussions, session demonstrations, handling common clinical situations
From Student to Therapist
Case journal, clinical reflection, assessment, professional development, career pathways
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can the course be tailored to my requirements?
Yes. Depending on the programme, duration, content, session structure and level of practical learning can be tailored to individual or batch requirements. Additional case studies, role plays, practice or specific topics can also be included on request.
What is MannPriya’s experience in training and professional education?
MannPriya’s training is backed by 5+ years of professional counselling and training experience, including work with Nurture Counselling, multiple NGOs and Gynistian, along with APA course development in Emotional Hygiene. Trainings have been delivered successfully across 10+ countries to diverse professionals, including social workers, trainers and licensed therapists.
What internship and work opportunities are available?
Depending on your qualifications and eligibility, opportunities may include a curated list of professionals and organisations to approach, pro-bono case work, session observation where feasible, social-media and professional projects, and curated online internship and work opportunities.
Ready to apply?
Message us on WhatsApp for the next batch dates, early-bird fees and to ask anything about this programme.