Stepping Up – Training in Counselling for MA/MSc Psychology Students

This short-term training is designed specifically for MA/MSc Psychology students who are preparing to step into professional practice. The program offers an introduction & training of counselling processes, therapeutic skills, and ethical frameworks that are essential for early-career mental health practitioners.
Through case discussions, reflective learning and group discussions, Students will gain practical insights into the realities of counselling work. The training focuses on imbibing and practicing core counselling competencies & helping students build confidence in working with clients. The program also encourages reflective practice and professional self-awareness, both of which are critical for responsible and compassionate mental health work.
Overall, this training aims to support postgraduate psychology students in strengthening their clinical understanding and preparing for therapeutic work in professional settings.

Some Topics from the Module

Counselling Skills & Reflective Practice for Therapists

This training is designed to help students translate their virtues into skills like active listening, empathy, rapport-building, and reflective responses essential for counselling practice. The module also aims to equip students with self-awareness & reflective thinking that helps them consistently reflect on their own responses, biases, and emotional reactions during counselling and how to modulate accordingly. Additionally, this module will help students explore how to formulate their own professional morality and how to navigate moral dilemmas in the therapy room.

Learning the Intersectional Lens

Clients come to therapy with complex narratives shaped by their social and cultural realities. This module focuses on holding client stories sensitively, while developing an intersectional and affirmative approach to mental health practice. Students will explore how to adapt Western therapeutic frameworks to the Indian context, understand realities beyond rigid models, and learn to acknowledge intersections of caste, class, gender, sexuality, and other identities with a non-pathological approach.

Choosing Your Therapeutic Approach

This module helps Students explore different therapeutic modalities and understand what aligns with their values, strengths, and client needs. It focuses on developing a personal therapeutic stance while staying flexible and responsive in practice.

Starting Your Private Practice

This module introduces the practical steps involved in setting up a private practice, including basic logistics, documentation, and ethical considerations. Students will learn how to structure & market their services, manage clients, handle admin, finances and navigate boundaries in independent practice. It also focuses on building a sustainable and responsible practice aligned with one’s values.

Terms & Conditions

• The training will commence once the minimum number of registrations is reached.
• In case of cancellation from our end, Students may opt for a refund or transfer to another active training program.
• Certificates will be issued based on hours attended. Any missed sessions will be reflected in the final certificate hours.
• Registrations once confirmed and paid are non-refundable.