Empowering Future Psychologists Through Intensive Clinical Skills Training

As the facilitator of our Internship & Clinical Training Program, I’ve had the privilege of mentoring over 35 psychology trainees across 7 successful batches. This initiative was developed to equip psychology students and emerging professionals with a strong foundation in clinical practice, rooted in real-world competence and guided supervision.

Trainee psychologists gain hands-on experience in essential skills such as intake evaluation, psychological assessment, case formulation, treatment planing, therapeutic interventions and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) training.. Beyond academic theory, participants engage in live therapy observations, practice therapeutic techniques, and receive personalized supervision to support their growth as competent practitioners.

A core component of the program is reflective practice—fostering self-awareness, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making. Weekly feedback sessions, structured discussions, and individualized mentorship create an environment where students evolve not just in skill, but in professional identity and confidence.

Seeing trainees transition into capable, compassionate, and thoughtful mental health professionals stands as one of my most rewarding contributions to the field of psychology education.

Clinical training should be as much about who we are becoming as it is about what we are doing.