Mastishk
Counselling & Training Institute
Clinical Psychology & Counselling Internship
About the Course
Course Duration: 1 Month
Total Learning Hours: 40 Hours
Offline: ₹6000/-
Online: ₹4000/-
One-month internship program designed for psychology students and aspiring mental health professionals who want to gain practical exposure to clinical psychology, counselling and psychological assessment.
The internship focuses on connecting academic knowledge with practical learning through case observation, history taking, mental status examination, psychological assessment, psychopathology, report writing, role plays and supervised case discussions.
What the Course Covers
The internship provides practical exposure to:
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Clinical Foundations – History Taking, MSE & Documentation
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Psychopathology – Common Psychological & Psychiatric Disorders
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Clinical Assessment – BDI, HAM-A & Y-BOCS
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Basic Interventions – CBT, DBT, Psychoeducation & Relaxation Techniques
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Practical Skills – Case Observation, Role Plays & Case Discussions
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Report Writing – Assessment & Clinical Case Reports
Learning Components
The internship combines conceptual learning with practical activities.
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Conceptual Learning
Understanding clinical psychology, psychopathology, psychological assessment and basic intervention approaches.
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Case-Based Learning
Discussion of case situations to connect theoretical concepts with practical clinical presentations.
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Practical Skill Development
Guided activities related to history taking, interviewing, documentation and basic counselling skills.
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Role Play Sessions
Practice of basic communication, interviewing and counselling situations through structured role plays.
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Supervised Case Discussions
Discussion of clinical cases and psychological concepts under faculty guidance.
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Report Writing Practice
Learning how to organise clinical information and prepare structured psychological reports.
Practical Work
Participants will complete practical activities throughout the internship, including:
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02 History Taking Reports
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01 Psychological Assessment Report
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01 Detailed Case Report
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Case Observation
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Role Play Sessions
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Report Writing Practice
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Supervised Case Discussion
All required practical submissions must be completed for successful completion of the internship.
Who Can Join?
The internship is suitable for:
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BA / BSc Psychology Students
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MA / MSc Psychology Students
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Psychology Interns and Trainees
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Students pursuing Psychology-related programs
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Counselling and Mental Health Learners
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Individuals interested in Clinical Psychology
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Aspiring Mental Health Professionals
The program is particularly useful for students who want to gain practical exposure alongside their academic psychology education.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the internship and submit the required assignments will receive an:
Internship Completion Certificate issued by Mastishk Counselling & Training Institute.
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Depending on performance and internship requirements, eligible interns may also receive:​
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Recommendation Letter for Outstanding Interns
What You Will Take Away
By the end of the internship, participants will gain introductory practical exposure to:
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Clinical History Taking
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Mental Status Examination
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Clinical Interviewing
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Psychological Assessment
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Clinical Documentation
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Clinical Report Writing
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Understanding Common Psychological Disorders
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Basic Case Understanding
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Basic Counselling Skills
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Introduction to CBT and DBT
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Psychoeducation and Relaxation Techniques
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Case Observation
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Role Play and Communication Skills
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Case Discussion and Presentation
The internship aims to help learners develop greater confidence in understanding clinical processes and applying their academic psychology knowledge in practical learning situations.
Why This Course?
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Clinical Foundations
Develop an understanding of important clinical skills such as history taking, MSE, assessment and documentation.
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Psychopathology
Build a structured understanding of commonly encountered psychological and psychiatric disorders.
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Assessment Exposure
Become familiar with selected psychological assessment tools and their basic application.
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Case-Based Learning
Learn to connect psychological concepts with practical case situations.
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Skill Practice
Develop basic interviewing, communication and counselling-related skills through practical exercises and role plays.
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Report Writing
Gain guided experience in preparing history-taking, assessment and detailed case reports.
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Structured Learning
A clearly organised one-month internship combining learning, practical activities, assignments and supervised discussions.
About Trainers
Akanksha Choudhary
RCI-Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Assistant Professor
Experience: 11+ Years ​​​​​​
Vivek Tiwari
Senior Psychologist
(Pursuing PhD)
Experience: 11+ Years
Isha Gaur
Counselling Psychologist
M.A. Clnical Psychology
Experience: 3+ Years
This internship is an educational and skill-development program designed to provide structured learning and practical exposure. Completion of the internship does not by itself confer any professional licence, registration or independent qualification to practise clinical psychology or psychotherapy.