Trainee Counseling Psychologist Internship
Job Description:
Who This Program Is For:
- Students who want structure beyond classroom theory
- Individuals exploring therapy as a serious career path
- Those who want hands-on exposure before committing to higher studies
- Psychology enthusiasts seeking guided, real-world immersion
Duration: 6 months (Certification upon completion)
*Internship commences on 19th April 2026*
Hours: 12-20 hours per week
Work mode: Hybrid / Remote (On-site candidates preferred from Mumbai, though not mandatory)
Working hours: Flexible but dependent on client appointments and training schedules.
Internship Fee: ₹1,500 per month for 6 months (lumpsum payment of ₹ 9,000 is required)
Reach out if you’d like any assistance with payment on instalment basis.
Stipend: Unpaid (Performance-based opportunity for conversion to part-time / full-time / revenue-sharing position)
What You’ll Do:
- Client Sessions: Depending on qualification and readiness, interns may observe, co-facilitate, or conduct supervised sessions under structured guidance.
- Professional Development:
- Attend supervision sessions (individual and group) to refine your skills.
- Gain access to numerous training programs, therapy demonstrations (recordings of real client sessions with Aanchal- the founder of ALC), and resources to deepen your knowledge.
- Administrative Support: Assist with administrative tasks and organizational operations.
- Learning opportunity: Gain access to psychology-related books for in-depth study, critically analyze their content, engage in discussions with therapists, incorporate real-life examples, and create insightful summaries.
- Research opportunities:
- Undertake a guided Mini Research Project under ALC, involving book-based review, qualitative/quantitative research, presentation of findings, and clinical application.
- Selected research projects may be published on the ALC website and considered for advanced, paid research collaboration with us.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Currently pursuing/qualified a Master's degree in Psychology or Counseling.
Also, open to:
- Bachelor’s students in Psychology
- Recent graduates
- Career-switchers exploring mental health
- Psychology enthusiasts with serious intent to build clinical depth
Prior academic training in psychology is preferred but not mandatory.
What matters the most:
- Commitment: A dedicated individual who can commit to the full 6-month program.
- Passion for Learning: A proactive approach to learning and growth in the field of mental health.
Perks:
- Invaluable Learning: Access to therapy demonstrations, supervision, and an extensive library of training programs and resources.
- Certificate & Recognition:
- A Certificate of Completion (after dedicated performance for 6 months)
- Letter of Recommendation for outstanding performance
- Research certificate
- Multiple accredited certificates for attending LIVE training sessions
- Mentorship: Personalized guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
- Career Growth Opportunity: High-performing interns may transition to part-time/full-time positions within the organization in the future.
- Networking: Build meaningful connections within the mental health field.
📢 Ready to Apply?
If this resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you! Send us:
📋 Your resume / portfolio
🖊️ Your experience
💡 Ideas on how you’d approach this internship and what interests you to apply for it.
📩 Email: anotherlightcounselling@gmail.com
Subject line: “Trainee Counselling Psychologist- YOUR NAME”
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