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Psychology Training Programs

An immersive learning space designed for psychology students, emerging therapists, and mental-health professionals seeking deeper, practice-oriented growth.

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Live conversational classes | Case-based learning | Guest lectures | Assessments & reflective tasks | Reading materials | Practice sessions | Community learning |

Training That Feels Like a Professional Circle, Not a Classroom

Our programs go beyond traditional classroom teaching. Each course is structured like a collaborative round-table, where participants engage in open conversations, real case discussions, reflective exercises, and guided practice sessions. With guest lectures from experienced practitioners, curated reading material, and interactive assessments, every session feels like joining a community of professionals learning with you, not at you.

 

Whether you’re building foundational skills or refining your therapeutic identity, this space supports authentic learning rooted in dialogue, exploration, and real-world therapeutic practice.

Therapist Reflect
& Practice Program

The Therapist Reflective & Practice Program is an immersive training designed for emerging mental health professionals who want to deepen their understanding of psychotherapy and strengthen real-world therapeutic skills. This program bridges academic knowledge with hands-on practice, offering a space where students learn, reflect, and grow as confident practitioners.

Participants will explore the foundational principles of psychotherapy, understand the role and responsibilities of a therapist, and learn how to build strong, ethical, and attuned therapeutic alliances. Emphasis is placed on essential clinical skills such as effective questioning, active listening, and maintaining professional boundaries.

WHO CAN APPLY

Students pursuing bachelors or masters in psychology, New Graduates, Entry-level practitioners

The curriculum also covers key presenting concerns seen in therapy, including anxiety, depression, identity and self issues, relationship challenges, addiction, emotional regulation, and more. Students are introduced to major psychotherapy approaches, helping them build a flexible and integrative therapeutic style.

A significant part of the program involves real-life case discussions, role-plays, guest lectures, guided assessments, and practice-based sessions that simulate the realities of clinical work. This allows trainees to navigate the complexities of therapy, make informed decisions, and develop confidence in their therapeutic voice.

By the end of the program, participants leave with a certificate of completion, enhanced clinical competence, a clearer professional identity, and the readiness to enter therapeutic spaces with grounding, empathy, and clarity.

Program Structure & Methodology

Our Therapist Reflect & Practice Program follows an immersive round-table model that moves beyond traditional classroom teaching. Instead of passive lectures, participants engage in live discussions, reflective exercises, and collaborative learning—much closer to how real therapeutic work unfolds.

This structure is intentionally designed to mirror the dynamics of a clinical setting:

  • Interactive Round-Table Sessions
    Each class functions as a guided conversation. Students explore concepts through dialogue, shared inquiry, and collective problem-solving rather than one-way teaching. This helps participants develop a deeper, internalized understanding of therapeutic principles.

  • Real-Case Learning
    Sessions incorporate real-life cases, clinical dilemmas, and client scenarios. Trainees learn how to think like therapists—how to assess, question, intervene, and reflect—while maintaining ethical and professional boundaries.

  • Practice-Driven Approach
    Throughout the program, participants engage in mock sessions, skill-building exercises, and micro-practices to strengthen foundational psychotherapy skills. Each module integrates experiential work to ensure the learning translates into actual therapeutic competence.

  • Reflective & Experiential Methodology
    Students are encouraged to reflect on their own responses, biases, and styles of practice. This reflective component helps them grow both personally and professionally, strengthening their therapeutic presence.

  • Collaborative Professional Environment
    The environment resembles a professional peer-meet rather than a teacher–student classroom. Trainees learn to articulate clinical reasoning, discuss diverse perspectives, and develop confidence working within a community of future therapists.

  • Guest Lectures & Expert Dialogues
    Experienced clinicians are invited to share insights from their fieldwork, giving students exposure to multiple therapeutic orientations and real-world challenges.

To make the Therapist Reflect & Practice Program more accessible and flexible for students and early-career therapists, the training is divided into three carefully curated learning paths. Each option allows learners to choose exactly what they need—whether that’s strengthening their foundational skills, deepening their understanding of therapeutic approaches, or completing the full immersive training for a fully rounded practice-readiness.

 

All tracks follow Aremas’ signature model:
interactive round-table learning, real case discussions, supervised practice sessions, continuous assignments, and reflective exercises.

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3 learning paths to match your goals and availability:

  1. Foundations & Core Practice – Build your essential therapist skillset

  2. Psychotherapy Approaches Deep Dive – Learn major therapeutic modalities

  3. Complete Practitioner Program – Gain everything needed for confident practice

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Choose the path that fits your journey—or combine both for the full professional experience.

Therapist Reflect & Practice Program — Modular Format

Foundations of Psychotherapy Practice 

This module introduces participants to the essential building blocks of therapeutic work. Students will explore what psychotherapy truly is, how it functions, and the guiding principles that shape ethical and effective practice. The module clarifies the role and responsibilities of a therapist, focusing on the qualities, attitudes, and professional stance needed to create a safe and grounded healing space.

A core component includes understanding transference and countertransference—how client–therapist dynamics emerge in sessions, how to recognize them, and how to respond with awareness rather than reactivity. Participants will also learn to set realistic therapeutic expectations, including clarifying goals, boundaries, and the scope of practice, especially for early-career mental health professionals.

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Therapist Foundations & Clinical Skills 

This track is designed for psychology students and beginner therapists who want to build a strong, practice-ready foundation in psychotherapy. It teaches the essentials of what therapy truly is, how to conduct sessions ethically and confidently, and how to work with common psychological concerns.

You will learn how to build therapeutic alliances, apply core counselling skills, navigate emotional intensity, and respond to real-life challenges therapists face inside the room. This option also covers major therapeutic concerns like anxiety, stress, grief, identity, burnout, and more—giving you the clinical awareness needed for early-stage practice.

Ideal for:
• Students exploring therapy for the first time
• Therapists-in-training wanting to improve real-life session skills
• Anyone wanting grounded, practical clinical readiness

Duration: 15 December – 28 January
Modules Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
(Everything except therapeutic approaches)

Therapeutic Approaches Deep Dive

This intensive 4-week track focuses exclusively on different psychotherapy approaches used in modern practice. Learn how to apply CBT, ACT, SFBT, Somatic & Trauma-informed methods, Couple Therapy, and more.

 

This is a highly practise-oriented module where every approach is introduced with:
• Case examples
• Sample interventions
• When to use it (and when not to)
• Guest Lectures and Expert Sessions
• How therapists combine approaches in real practice​

Ideal for:
• Students wanting clarity on therapy modalities
• Therapists who want a structured overview of multiple approaches
• Anyone who already knows the basics but wants modality exposure

Duration: 3 February – 24 February
Modules Covered: 5 only

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The Complete Practitioner Program

The full program is designed for those who want to walk out with a complete, well-rounded therapist skillset—foundations, modalities, real case practice, and professional readiness.
 

It includes everything from therapeutic relationships, core counselling skills, handling complex client presentations, working through ethical dilemmas, to understanding major psychotherapy approaches.

 

This path offers the strongest transformation because you not only learn how therapy works but also how to think like a therapist.
 

You’ll leave with:
• A full spectrum of therapeutic skills
• Practice across real-life cases
• Exposure to almost all major therapy modalities
• Supervised assignments and feedback
• A final case submission to demonstrate applied learning

 

Ideal for:
Students and trainees who want to begin their practice with confidence, depth, and competence.

Duration: 15 December – 24 February
Modules Covered: Option 1 + Option 2 (ALL modules)

Which Path Is Right for You?

Foundations & Core Practice

✔ Perfect for beginners
✔ Most essential skills for becoming a therapist
✔ Covers majority of what therapists struggle with in practice
✔ Budget-friendly and accessible

Psychotherapy Approaches Deep Dive

✔ Specialized, modality-focused training
✔ Great for CVs & applications
✔ Provides clarity on “which approach is right for which client”
✔ Ideal for students who already understand therapy basics

Complete Practitioner Program

BEST VALUE (full journey)
✔ Complete practice readiness
✔ Strongest skill transformation
✔ Covers ALL modules + supervised practice + assignments
✔ Students feel most confident after this option
✔ More professional credibility

Therapist Reflect & Practice Program

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