Professional Counselling Skills Internship Training (PCSIT)

Introduction / Course Overview:

The Professional Counselling Skills Internship Training Program (PCSIT) is a 4-month, practice-focused training program designed to bridge a critical gap in psychology education. While higher studies and professional pathways often require prior counselling experience, many undergraduate programs do not provide practical training on how to conduct counselling sessions. At the same time, gaining experience without structured guidance can be challenging.

PCSIT is specifically designed to address this gap by offering guided learning, supervised practice, and real-world counselling exposure in a supportive and structured environment.

The program follows a hands-on, experiential learning approach, which includes:

Weekly skill-based workshops
Weekly role-play practice sessions
Group facilitation practice
Psychoeducation and guided reflection
Training on handling suicidal clients
Practical progress bar checks with feedback

Goal of the Program

Our goal is to develop confident, ethically grounded, and skill-ready counselling practitioners.

Participants will:

Build therapeutic communication and counselling skills
Understand professional boundaries and ethical practice
Learn to navigate emotions, trauma responses, and crisis conversations
Facilitate individual and group processes
Gain supervised counselling experience required for higher studies and professional growth

Course Details

Medium: English
Mode: Online
Duration: 4 Months
Enrollment: 3 batches per year

Prerequisite:

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology OR
Final-year Psychology undergraduate

Course Fee: LKR 160,000
(Flexible payment plans available)

Course Hours Breakdown (Total: 75 Hours)

50–55 hours – Skill-based workshops
10–15 hours – Weekly role play practice sessions
3–4 hours – Progress bar checks (including feedback)
1 hour – Individual feedback session
3 hour - Progress Bar Check

Progress Bar Check Structure

Participants will complete structured progress assessments:

First Call — 5 minutes
Initial Contact Call — 20 minutes
Intake Interview — 30–45 minutes
Second Counselling Session — 30–45 minutes

Each stage includes supervision and structured feedback to support skill development and professional growth.

This program is designed to provide structured, practical counselling experience, helping participants develop confidence, competence, and professional readiness for further training and career opportunities.

Certificate: Upon successful completion, participants will receive the following certifications:

J.O.I.N. Health Certification of Participation

Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will:

Identify warning signs and risk factors related to mental health.
Be equipped to assess risk and engage in empathetic conversations.
Understand how to change emotional states and utilize relaxation techniques.
Connect individuals with the appropriate help they need.

Teaching Methods:

i. The interactive method of teaching (more than 18 hours)
ii. Simulation practice with specialized individual feedback

Entry Requirements:

There are no specific entry requirements or prerequisites for this course. It is open to anyone interested in learning how to provide mental health support. However, a background in psychology (e.g., a degree or diploma) is an added benefit when joining the course.

Instructor / Lecturer:

Rushma Mohammed is a British Psychology Society and American Psychology Association member who has worked in the field of mental health for more than ten years. She will serve as the program's instructor, motivating participants to pursue their careers while contributing to the world as a QPR gatekeeper trainer.

Course Modules / Structure (Career Prospects): The course will cover the following modules:

Introduction to QPR Gatekeeper Training.
Identifying Warning Signs and Risk Factors.
Engaging in Empathetic Conversations.
Assessing Risk and Providing Support.
Understanding Emotional States and Relaxation Techniques.
Connecting Individuals with Appropriate Help.

How to Apply?

For further inquiries, you can reach out to us at +94706888665 or connect via email at [email protected]. We're here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

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