HYBRID INTERNSHIP IN
COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Beyond Theory. Into Practice.

180 hours  |  4 modules  |  9 practicum days

A pathway from learning to practice

The ATMANAM Hybrid Internship in Counselling & Psychotherapy is a competency-based professional training programme designed to help participants move from learning to practice. The programme is centred on building real-world skills with confidence and clarity.

Learning takes place through live demonstrations, live cases, case discussions, hands-on guided practice, supervised practice, experiential learning, reflective practice and individual feedback. The programme combines practical, in-person training in Bengaluru with live online theory sessions on specified weekday evenings.

Programme at a glance

Total programme hours	180 hours
Learning pathway	4 modules
Practical training	9 practicum days
In-person venue	Nava Spoorti Kendra, Bengaluru
Online component	Live online sessions on specified weekday evenings

Programme modules and schedule

The programme is organised into four modules. Module numbering reflects the learning sequence; calendar dates are shown only where confirmed.

MODULE 1: Training in Psychotherapies

Practical exposure to psychotherapeutic approaches and techniques, live demonstrations and guided practice.

Dates: 27–29 November 2026

Location / format: Bengaluru

MODULE 2: CBT & REBT

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, cognitive model, automatic thoughts, core beliefs, cognitive distortions, ABC framework, irrational beliefs, disputation, case formulation and interventions.

Dates: 4–6 December 2026

Location / format: Bengaluru

MODULE 3: Counselling & Psychotherapy Integration Module

Counselling skills, therapeutic communication, active listening, empathy, observation, questioning, reflection, therapeutic relationship, professional boundaries, understanding client presentations and case formulation.

Dates: 4–29 January 2027

Location / format: Online sessions: weekdays, 7:00–8:15 PM

MODULE 4: Practicum in Counselling & Introduction to Minor Therapies

Dates: To be confirmed

Location / format: Bengaluru

Learning approach

The training is competency-based and centred on developing practical skills through:

• Live demonstrations
• Live cases
• Case discussions
• Hands-on guided practice
• Supervised practice
• Experiential learning
• Reflective practice
• Individual feedback

Who is this programme for?

The programme is intended for:

• Psychology students and graduates
• Counsellors
• Psychologists
• Mental health professionals
• Social workers
• Teachers and educators
• NGO and healthcare professionals

Fees and payment

Fees are charged per module:

• Students: ₹6,999 per module
• Professionals: ₹7,999 per module

Participants do not have to pay the full programme fee upfront. Payment is made module by module.

Accommodation

Accommodation may be arranged at Nava Spoorti Kendra, Bengaluru. The brochure lists the following rates:

• Single room: ₹1,000 per day
• Shared room: ₹800 per day
• Dormitory: ₹700 per day

Meals and refreshments are included.

Certification

Certification is awarded on successful completion of the programme requirements, including attendance, practical participation, fieldwork, assignments and a reflective journal.

The ATMANAM learning ecosystem

ATMANAM – Inside the Therapy Room — Case-based YouTube learning.

STAN VIDEOS / The Psychology Behind the Behaviour — Short practical psychology videos.

Growing Minds — Parent- and teacher-oriented psychology content.

Think Space — Continuing learning community.

Connect with ATMANAM

Programme lead	S. M. P. Staney, Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Phone	+91 94877 65882
Email	smpstaney@atmanam.org
Website	www.atmanam.org
MSME registration	UDYAM-TN-24-0132020

HYBRID INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Beyond Theory. Into Practice.