Mastishk
Counselling & Training Institute
Clinical Psychology & Counselling Internship
About the Course
Course Duration: 3 Months
Total Learning Hours: 120 Hours
Offline: ₹15000/-
Online: ₹10000/-
Psychology Internship Program is a three-month structured practical learning program designed for psychology students and aspiring mental health professionals who want to develop practical exposure in clinical psychology, psychological assessment, psychopathology, counselling and therapeutic skills.
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The program combines conceptual learning with clinical observation, case discussions, assessment practice, role plays, mock counselling sessions and supervised practical activities.
What the Course Covers
​The three-month internship covers six major areas:
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Clinical Foundations – Advanced History Taking, MSE, Documentation, Report Building, Ethics & Confidentiality
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Psychopathology – Common Psychological & Psychiatric Disorders with DSM-5 & ICD-10 concepts
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Psychological Assessment – BDI, HAM-A, HAM-D, Y-BOCS, PHQ-9, GAD-7, Suicide Risk Screening & Clinical Interview
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Therapeutic Skills – CBT, DBT Skills, Behaviour Therapy, Psychoeducation, Relaxation, Mindfulness & Crisis Management Basics
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Practical Clinical Training – Live Session Observation, Case Discussions, Role Plays, Mock Counselling & Report Writing
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Professional Development – Counselling, Communication, Ethics, Documentation, Referral Process & Career Guidance
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 structured practical assignments throughout the three-month internship:
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05 History Taking Reports
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03 Psychological Assessment Reports
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05 Detailed Case Reports
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02 Mock Counselling Session Reports
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01 Case Presentation
These activities are designed to provide practical exposure to clinical documentation, assessment, case understanding, counselling skills and professional presentation.
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 have practical exposure to:
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Clinical History Taking
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Mental Status Examination
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Clinical Documentation
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Psychopathology
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Psychological Assessment
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Clinical Interviewing
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Case Documentation and Report Writing
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Basic Therapeutic Skills
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CBT and DBT Skills
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Psychoeducation and Mindfulness
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Counselling and Communication Skills
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Case Observation
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Role Plays and Mock Counselling
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Supervised Case Discussions
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Professional Ethics and Documentation
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Referral and Clinical Communication
The program is designed to help learners connect academic psychology with practical clinical learning and develop greater confidence in professional settings.
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.