Because “I know the theory” isn’t the same as “I can sit with a client”
Most psychology students finish their degree having read about CBT, addiction and relationships, but have never watched a real session, practised a difficult question out loud, or built a case formulation from scratch. The Clinical Skills Lab closes that gap. Every course is small, practical and built around one question: what would you actually say and do in the room?
Skills, not slides
Every topic ends with practice: a role play, a worksheet or a case you formulate yourself.
10 seats, real attention
Small batches mean you get your turn in the hot seat and personal feedback.
Taught by a practising clinician
12+ years of clinical experience in hospitals, institutions and courts, brought into the classroom.
Ethics built in
All cases are anonymised and confidentiality is taught as a core clinical skill, not a footnote.
Four courses. Four in-demand clinical skills.
Pick the one that matches the clients you want to serve, or take them one by one and build a complete therapy toolkit.
The Couple Whisperer
Learn to sit in the room when two people can no longer hear each other.
Relationship and marital conflicts are rising, often because of poor communication, emotional distance and difficulty adjusting to each other. Couple counselling is a skill in steady demand in clinical and private practice, yet it is rarely practised in depth during a degree. This course gives you a clear, practical framework for working with couples calmly and ethically.
Aim of the training
To build the practical skills to handle relationship problems, marital conflict and emotional concerns in couples, from the first session to a workable plan.
What you will learn
- Basics of relationship psychology: attachment, expectations and conflict patterns
- Communication and conflict-resolution skills you can teach couples
- Handling trust issues, infidelity and adjustment problems
- Pre-marital and marital counselling techniques
- Psychological aspects of divorce and child custody
- Staying neutral: how not to take sides, and what to do when you feel pulled
- Case discussions and role plays
Why join?
- Learn real-life couple counselling skills
- Handle complex emotional and relationship issues
- Practise with case-based learning, not just theory
- Build confidence in marital counselling sessions
- High-demand skill in clinical and private practice
You will walk away able to
- Run a structured first session with a couple
- Spot the pattern behind the argument
- Coach a couple through a calm, fair conversation
Recovery Ready
Understand the craving, not just the substance.
Addiction affects students and adults alike, bringing behavioural, emotional and social problems with it. Lasting recovery needs skilled psychological support, and counsellors who understand the brain, the triggers and the relapse risk are needed in hospitals, rehab centres and private practice. This course is shaped by Dr. Umman’s years of work in addiction psychology, including at the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, AIIMS.
Aim of the training
To train you to understand addiction patterns and apply effective psychological interventions for recovery and relapse prevention.
What you will learn
- Basics of addiction and the brain-behaviour mechanism
- Types: alcohol, cannabis, vaping and opioids
- The craving cycle and personal triggers
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET): helping a client who isn’t sure they want to change
- Cognitive and behavioural techniques in addiction
- Relapse prevention strategies
- Case handling and practical exposure
Why join?
- Learn in-demand addiction counselling skills
- Understand real clinical cases and interventions
- Develop skills to manage cravings and relapse
- Gain practical exposure and confidence
- Strong scope in hospitals, rehab and private practice
You will walk away able to
- Map a client’s craving cycle and trigger chain
- Use MET-style conversations without lecturing
- Draft a basic relapse-prevention plan
Mind Rewire
Two of the most-asked-for therapies. One practical month.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is among the most widely used, evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression and many other conditions. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps people manage intense emotions, impulsivity and relationship difficulties. Learn them side by side, so you know not just how each works, but when to reach for which.
Aim of the training
To train you to identify unhelpful thought patterns and apply structured CBT techniques, and to equip you with practical DBT skills for emotional dysregulation.
What you will learn
CBT
- The CBT model: thought, emotion, behaviour
- Identifying cognitive distortions
- Cognitive restructuring and behavioural activation
- CBT for anxiety and depression
- Case formulation and session structure
DBT
- Introduction to DBT and the biosocial model
- Mindfulness skills
- Emotion regulation and distress tolerance
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Application in anxiety, depression and addiction
- Role plays and case discussions throughout
Why join?
- Learn structured, evidence-based therapy
- Build a strong clinical foundation
- Gain hands-on therapy skills
- Handle difficult, high-risk cases with more confidence
- Strengthen your clinical profile
CBT or DBT: which, when?
| Reach for… | When the client… |
|---|---|
| CBT | is stuck in distorted thinking, avoidance or low mood and can work with structure |
| DBT | is overwhelmed by emotions, acts on impulse or struggles in relationships |
EQ Edge
The therapist’s first tool is the therapist.
Every technique works better when the person using it understands their own emotions. This course trains emotional intelligence as a real, practisable skill: noticing what you feel, steering it, reading others accurately and responding well. It is useful in therapy, in teams and in your own life as a student who will spend a career holding other people’s emotions.
Aim of the training
To help you understand, measure and strengthen emotional intelligence, and to apply it in counselling, teamwork and everyday relationships.
What you will learn
- What emotional intelligence is, and the main models behind it
- Self-awareness: naming emotions precisely and spotting your own triggers
- Self-regulation: staying steady under pressure
- Empathy and active listening that clients can feel
- Assertive communication and handling conflict
- Emotional intelligence in the therapeutic relationship
- Managing stress and avoiding burnout as a helping professional
- Activities, reflection exercises and role plays
Why join?
- Become a more present, confident and trusted counsellor
- Practise skills you can use from day one
- Stand out in interviews, placements and group work
- Look after your own mental health while you care for others
- Open to students from every year and stream of psychology
You will walk away able to
- Name and manage your own emotional responses
- Listen without rushing to fix
- Stay calm and kind in tense conversations
Every course includes
Live case discussion
Anonymised cases from clinical practice, talked through step by step.
Practical exposure
Role plays and exercises so you practise before you ever meet a client.
Worksheet & study kit
Ready-to-use worksheets you can keep and use in future practice.
Career guidance
Honest advice on M.Phil, RCI licensing, clinical roles and private practice.
Job opportunity
Exposure to opportunities through the centre’s network.
Certificate
Certificate issued under Dr. Rabya Umman, Clinical Psychologist.
- M.Phil & Ph.D
- Founder & Director of Mind Detox Centre
- 12+ Years clinical Experience
- Expert in Couple, Marital Relationships & Addiction
- Trained by DAP, USA
- Panel Member / Child Psychologist & Marital Therapist, Delhi High Court
- Academic Counsellor, IGNOU – Jamia Millia Islamia University
- Former Clinical Psychologist, NDDTC, AIIMS & JNU, New Delhi
- National & International Best Paper Awarded
Your trainer & mentor
Dr. Rabya Umman
Clinical Psychologist and founder of Mind Detox Centre, with 12+ years of clinical experience across hospitals, institutions and courts.
- RCI-registered Clinical Psychologist with M.Phil and Ph.D training
- Has worked with the Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, RINPAS Ranchi and JNU
- Panel Member & Marital Therapist, Delhi High Court
- Trained in addiction therapy (Drug Advisory Programme, USA) and an internal trainer at the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, AIIMS
- Winner of national and international awards for her work
Who should join
Psychology students
BA, BSc, MA, MSc and M.Phil students who want practical skills alongside their degree.
Fresh graduates
Building a CV and a skill-set before applying for jobs or higher study.
Early-career professionals
Counsellors and trainees who want structured training in a specific approach.
Anyone who works with people
Social work, education and healthcare students interested in counselling skills.
Looking for a longer, career-building programme?
4P — Professional Psychotherapy Practitioner Programme
Three-month psychotherapy training for master’s graduates: clinical understanding, CBT, DBT, MET and more, plus practice-building.
PAP — Psychological Assessment Practitioner Programme
Three-month hands-on training in IQ, neuropsychological, personality and scale-based assessment.
Before you enrol
Does this certificate make me a licensed psychologist?
No. This is a skills-training certificate, a strong addition to your CV and learning. A clinical psychologist licence in India requires an RCI-recognised qualification. We are happy to guide you on the right route during career guidance.
Do I need prior experience?
No. Each course begins with the basics. A background in psychology helps, but you don’t need to have seen clients before.
Can I join online?
Yes. Classes run online or offline, on Saturdays and Sundays for one month.
Why only 10 seats?
So that everyone gets to practise, get feedback and ask questions. Role plays don’t work in a crowd.
Can I take more than one course?
Yes. Take one course or build a broader toolkit by combining them. Message us and we will help you plan the order.
Are real client cases used?
Cases are drawn from clinical practice, fully anonymised, with all identifying details removed to protect confidentiality.
Ready to learn what textbooks can’t teach?
Only 10 seats per batch. Message us for upcoming dates, fees and the course that fits you best.