egistered under the Ministry of MSME, Govt of India)
Reg No: UDYAM-TN-24-0132020
ATMANAM HYBRID INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
Beyond Theory. Beyond Certificates.
Learn Psychotherapy by Practicing It — Not Just Studying It.
Led by S M P Staney
20+ Years of Clinical Practice | 16+ Years of Teaching Experience
ATMANAM – Centre for Counselling and Skills Training
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The ATMANAM Hybrid Internship in Counselling & Psychotherapy is a comprehensive competency-based professional training programme designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world counselling practice.
The internship combines structured online learning with intensive experiential practicum, enabling participants to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and professional identity required for ethical counselling and psychotherapy practice.
Unlike conventional certificate programmes, participants learn through demonstrations, supervised practice, case discussions, experiential learning and reflective practice.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Total Duration
180 Hours
The internship is delivered in two phases consisting of four progressive modules.
Each module builds upon the previous one, gradually developing participants from understanding counselling concepts to applying psychotherapy interventions confidently.
PHASE I
MODULE 1
ONLINE FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
Duration
20 Days
Batch 1
3 August – 28 August
Monday – Friday
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
OR
Batch 2
8 September – 3 October
Monday – Friday
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Objective
To provide participants with a strong theoretical foundation in counselling, psychotherapy and psychological case formulation before entering intensive supervised practice.
Learning Areas
Foundations of Counselling
- Understanding the Counselling Profession
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Ethics in Counselling
- Professional Boundaries
Counselling Skills
- Therapeutic Communication
- Active Listening
- Empathy
- Observation Skills
- Questioning Skills
- Reflection Skills
Understanding Human Behaviour
- Psychological Development
- Personality
- Behaviour Patterns
- Emotional Processes
Case Conceptualization
- Understanding Client Problems
- Hypothesis Generation
- Case Formulation
- Treatment Planning
Foundations of Psychotherapy
- What is Psychotherapy?
- Therapeutic Relationship
- Understanding Change
Introduction to CBT & REBT
- Cognitive Model
- ABC Model
- Basic Cognitive Interventions
Learning Outcome
Participants acquire the theoretical knowledge necessary for effective counselling and psychotherapy practice.
PHASE II
INTENSIVE PRACTICUM
Participants attend one practicum venue.
Bangalore Cohort
Venue
Nava Spoorti Kendra
OR
Chennai Cohort
Venue
Malayali Club, Chetpet
MODULE 2
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOTHERAPIES
Bangalore
8–10 October
Chennai
16–18 October
Objective
To introduce participants to the major schools of psychotherapy and help them understand how different therapeutic approaches conceptualize human problems and facilitate psychological change.
This module provides the conceptual framework that prepares participants for advanced psychotherapy training.
Learning Areas
Foundations of Psychotherapy
Understanding the nature of psychotherapy
Goals of psychotherapy
The therapeutic alliance
Therapeutic presence
Humanistic Therapies
Person-Centred Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Existential Therapy
Behavioural Approaches
Behaviour Therapy
Exposure Principles
Behaviour Modification
Brief Therapies
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Supportive Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Family & Systemic Perspectives
Family Systems
Relationship Patterns
Communication
Integrative Psychotherapy
Choosing appropriate approaches
Matching interventions to client needs
Practical Learning
Live Demonstrations
Experiential Exercises
Case Discussions
Group Reflection
Learning Outcome
Participants understand the philosophy, principles and application of major psychotherapy approaches before learning specific therapeutic interventions.
MODULE 3
PSYCHOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES
Bangalore
27–29 November
Chennai
13–15 November
Objective
To develop practical psychotherapy skills through demonstrations, guided practice and supervised experiential learning.
Participants begin applying therapeutic interventions safely and appropriately.
Learning Areas
Gestalt Empty Chair
Chair Work
Focusing
Exposure Techniques
Systematic Desensitization
Anchoring
Visual Kinesthetic Dissociation (VKD)
Emotion-Focused Techniques
Imagery Techniques
Couple Therapy Demonstrations
Experiential Interventions
Therapeutic Experiments
Case Discussions
Supervised Practice
Individual Feedback
Learning Outcome
Participants develop confidence in selecting and applying psychotherapy techniques within appropriate therapeutic contexts.
MODULE 4
COGNITIVE THERAPIES
CBT & REBT
Bangalore
4–6 December
Chennai
11–13 December
Objective
To develop competence in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) through structured assessment, formulation and intervention.
Learning Areas
Foundations of CBT
Foundations of REBT
ABC Framework
Automatic Thoughts
Core Beliefs
Cognitive Distortions
Case Formulation
Cognitive Restructuring
Behavioural Techniques
Disputation
Homework Planning
Worksheets
Live Demonstrations
Role Plays
Supervised Practice
Learning Outcome
Participants develop competency in assessment, formulation and intervention using evidence-based cognitive therapies.
LEARNING METHODOLOGY
The internship adopts an experiential and competency-based learning approach.
Training methods include:
- Interactive Lectures
- Demonstrations
- Case Discussions
- Role Plays
- Experiential Learning
- Supervised Practice
- Reflective Learning
- Peer Feedback
- Individual Feedback
- Field Assignments
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants will be awarded certification upon successful completion of:
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
- Attendance Requirements
- Practical Demonstrations
- Reflective Journal
- Assignments
- Field Work
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Psychology Students
- Counsellors
- Psychologists
- Teachers
- Social Workers
- NGO Professionals
- Healthcare Professionals
- HR Professionals
- Individuals aspiring to become professional counsellors
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
- 180 Hours of Structured Learning
- Hybrid Learning Format
- Two Online Foundation Batches
- Choice of Bangalore or Chennai Practicum
- Three Intensive Practicum Modules
- Experiential Learning
- Live Demonstrations
- Supervised Practice
- Small Group Training
- Think Space Learning Community
- Professional Certification
PROGRAMME FEE
Students
₹6,999 per Module
Professionals
₹7,999 per Module
ACCOMMODATION (BANGALORE COHORT)
Accommodation is available at Nava Spoorti Kendra.
Single Room – ₹1,000 per day
Shared Room – ₹800 per day
Dormitory – ₹700 per day
Meals and refreshments included.
CONTACT
ATMANAM – Centre for Counselling, Psychotherapy & Skills Training
📞 +91 94877 65882
📧 smpstaney@atmanam.org
General: ₹7,999/- per module
Student Rate: ₹6,999/- per module
(Includes training materials, lunch, and refreshments)
