Training & Internship Program – Learn Clinical Psychology in Pune
A supervised, offline clinical psychology internship in Pune for students who want to build real clinical skills. Case history, assessments, diagnosis basics, and CBT – all under ethical guidance.
A supervised clinical psychology internship in Pune for MA/MSc and counselling psychology students – with experience in a real mental-health setup.
Mode & Location
Offline sessions at our Baner clinic in Pune; online available too. Self-paced – choose the format that suits your requirements.
Duration & Commitment
100 hours per month. Choose the duration that fits your academic schedule and learning goals.
Program Fee
Affordable, structured training. Pay per month with no long-term lock-in. The internship is unpaid – this is the training fee for all interns taking part.
Who can apply? BA, BSc, MA or MSc students and graduates in psychology, clinical psychology, counselling psychology or applied psychology – as well as students and recent graduates of any therapy, counselling or mental-health course.
Build Real Clinical Skills, Responsibly
There are no lecture halls here. From week one you work with the material clinicians actually use: case histories, assessment tools, diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic frameworks, all under supervision.
Some interns arrive fresh out of a bachelor's degree; others are postgraduates collecting structured hours. Either way, the expectation is the same – show up, engage, and treat the work with the seriousness clinical settings demand.
- Every module is guided by practising clinicians at our Baner clinic.
- Everything happens face to face – this is an in-person internship in Pune.
- Choose 1, 3, or 6 months depending on how deep you want to go.
- You learn the ethics as you go – boundaries, confidentiality and professional conduct aren't an afterthought.
What You Will Learn
Four core modules designed to build foundational competence in clinical psychology. Each module adapts to your internship duration.
Please note: These modules are indicative and not fixed. The Training Head will decide the final coverage based on your involvement, progress, and total internship hours.
Case History & Mental Status Examination (MSE)
Every clinical encounter starts with a good history. In this module you learn how to take one – the structure of a clinical intake, how to write it up, and the Mental Status Examination that sits alongside it.
- How a clinical intake is structured, and what goes into professional documentation
- Recognising symptoms and describing them in language other clinicians understand
- Conducting an MSE, and what each domain is actually assessing
Extended interns (3/6 months): Multiple mock sessions and supervised history taking with clients at the clinic.
Grounding Techniques & Psychological Assessments
You'll learn the grounding techniques clinicians use with anxious clients day to day, plus how screening tools like the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are administered, scored and interpreted – and, just as importantly, when using them is appropriate.
- JPMR (Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation), 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding and Box Breathing – practised, not just explained
- Screeners: PHQ-9, GAD-7 and more, depending on your duration
- The ethics of assessment: interpretation limits, and communicating results responsibly
Basics of Diagnosis & Case Studies
A diagnosis is a starting point for formulation, never a summary of a person. This module teaches you to organise clinical information, work through real anonymised cases, and see the difference between naming a condition and understanding one.
- Clinical reasoning: organising information and building a formulation
- Case analysis with real anonymised material
- 1-month interns work through Anxiety and Depression cases; extended interns add OCD, Adult ADHD, Personality Disorders and more
Extended interns (3/6 months) will additionally cover OCD, Adult ADHD, Personality Disorders, and other diagnostic presentations.
Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most widely practised therapies in the world, and this module gives you a working grasp of how it thinks. You'll learn the cognitive model, the ABC framework, and how distorted thinking patterns show up in real sessions.
- What CBT actually is – and what it isn't
- The ABC model: Activating event, Belief, Consequence
- Spotting cognitive distortions in case material
Earning Your Certificate
To receive a certificate of completion, participants must meet the following requirements.
Certificate Requirements
- Attend all sessions. The hours matter, and so does being present in them.
- Submit the assignments and written reflections – they're how we see your thinking develop.
- Maintain the ethical and professional standards expected in any clinical setting.
Who Should Apply
This counselling psychology internship is designed for students and individuals at different stages of their learning journey.
Undergraduate Students
If you're mid-degree and wondering what clinical work actually looks like, this gives you a structured, supervised first look.
Postgraduate Students
PG students who need supervised hours, deeper case work, and more advanced exposure to assessment and CBT.
Career Explorers
Considering psychology as a career? A supervised month at the clinic will tell you more than any brochure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the clinical psychology internship at CINQ.IN?
BA, BSc, MA or MSc students and graduates in psychology, clinical psychology, counselling psychology or applied psychology – as well as students and recent graduates of any therapy, counselling or mental-health course.
Is the internship online or offline?
The internship runs both online and offline, and is self-paced. You can choose one or more formats based on your requirements and how much experience of a real mental-health setup you want. Offline sessions take place at our Baner clinic in Pune.
What is the duration and time commitment?
You can choose 1, 3, or 6 months. The commitment is 100 hours per month, which includes supervised sessions, independent study, and practical work.
Is the internship paid?
The internship is unpaid. A training fee of ₹6,000 per month applies to all interns taking part.
What is the fee for the internship program?
The fee is ₹6,000 per month. There is no long-term lock-in – you pay per month of participation. The internship itself is unpaid.
Will I be offered a certificate?
Yes. Anyone who completes the course with the required attendance hours and satisfactory completion of homework and activities receives a certificate of completion. The best-performing interns also receive recommendation letters.
Does this internship qualify me to practice therapy or make diagnoses?
No. This program explicitly does not include therapy practice or diagnostic authority. The goal is to learn responsibly under supervised training.
What topics are covered in the curriculum?
Modules include Case History and MSE, Grounding Techniques and Assessments, Basics of Diagnosis and Case Studies, and Introduction to CBT. Modules are indicative and may be adjusted by the Training Head based on your involvement and hours.
How do I apply for the psychology internship in Pune?
You can apply by contacting us through the Contact page or by calling +91-8007566553.
Ready to Start Your Clinical Training?
Take the first step toward building real clinical skills in a supervised, ethical environment. Limited seats available.
Important: What This Program Is Not – This internship program explicitly does not include therapy practice or diagnostic authority. It is a supervised training program designed to build foundational clinical skills – not a license to practise. The goal is to learn responsibly under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Program supervised by: the CINQ.IN clinical team ·
Last updated: September 2026
Note: This is a training program and does not confer diagnostic or therapeutic authority. Its purpose is supervised skill-building under ethical guidelines.