Maximum 6 therapists
Group Supervision for Early-Career Therapists in India
Developing reflective, ethical and confident therapists
A 12-week live online Group Supervision programme for early-career psychologists, newly qualified therapists, Master’s psychology students completing internships, and therapists beginning private practice, anywhere in India.
Max 6 Therapists
Interactive Small Cohort
12 Weeks
Structured Programme
90 Minutes
Weekly Meetings
Live Online
Across India
Ahmed Asif
Supervisor
“Supervision that shapes how you think, not just what you do in the room.”
MLC Group Supervision
Founding CohortThe Transition from Student to Therapist Isn’t Easy
Group Supervision is a regular, structured meeting in which a small group of therapists presents real client work to an experienced supervisor and to each other, to strengthen clinical reasoning, ethical practice and confidence.
One of the biggest challenges psychologists face is not learning theory. It is applying that knowledge confidently in real professional practice.
Many early-career therapists feel uncertain when conducting assessments, conceptualising cases, choosing interventions, working with complex presentations, or making ethical decisions independently. University provides a strong academic foundation, but confidence and sound clinical judgement grow through ongoing supervision and reflective practice.
At MLC, we believe supervision is where therapists truly grow. Beyond learning techniques, it helps psychologists strengthen their clinical reasoning, deepen self-awareness, and make thoughtful, evidence-informed decisions in therapy.
Our Group Supervision programme is a structured, supportive and collaborative learning environment where participants reflect, ask questions, discuss real clinical challenges, and keep refining their therapeutic skills.
Designed for early-career therapists and psychology students
Designed for
Early-career psychologists
Newly qualified therapists
Master's students completing internships
Therapists beginning private practice
Mental health professionals seeking structured supervision
Why we limit each cohort to only six participants
Unlike traditional workshops or webinars, this programme is intentionally designed as a small-group supervision experience. Keeping each cohort small allows every participant to:
Present and discuss their own cases
Receive personalised feedback from the supervisor
Take part in meaningful peer discussions
Build supportive professional relationships
Learn within a confidential and psychologically safe environment
This commitment to quality means places are intentionally limited.
At a glance
Duration
12 Weeks
Sessions
Weekly
Session length
90 Minutes
Delivery
Live Online
Cohort size
Maximum 6
What you’ll learn in 12 weeks of Group Supervision
Over twelve weeks, you will deepen your understanding of your therapeutic lens, strengthen your clinical thinking, build practical skills, and develop the professional confidence needed to provide ethical, evidence-informed psychological care. The programme combines reflective supervision, case discussions, experiential learning and reflective practice.
Build confidence in therapy
Strengthen the therapeutic alliance
Improve active listening and empathy
Learn evidence-based intervention planning
Navigate challenging therapy sessions
Develop confidence in clinical decision-making
Strengthen your assessment
Conduct comprehensive intake interviews
Improve Mental Status Examinations (MSE)
Recognise risk factors
Develop stronger clinical formulations
Translate assessment findings into treatment plans
Develop clinical reasoning
Rather than only asking "Which technique should I use?", you learn to ask:
Why is this intervention appropriate to my approach?
When should it be used?
What is maintaining the client's difficulties?
What factors may influence treatment outcomes?
Grow as a professional
Develop greater confidence in:
Professional identity
Ethical decision-making
Professional boundaries
Documentation
Reflective practice
Countertransference
Therapist wellbeing
Learn through active supervision
Every session combines:
Clinical teaching
Real case discussions
Case conceptualisation
Skills practice
Peer learning
Supervisor feedback
Reflection and action planning
Building competent, reflective and ethical practitioners
The MLC Group Supervision Programme is designed to bridge the gap between postgraduate education and independent clinical practice. Each module is covered across the 12 weeks and builds progressively, helping therapists deliver evidence-based psychological care while building lifelong reflective practice.
Module 1
Transitioning into Professional Practice
Understanding the role of supervision, developing a professional identity, setting learning goals, and introducing reflective practice.
Module 2
Intake Assessment
Conducting comprehensive intake interviews, Mental Status Examinations (MSE), biopsychosocial assessments, and recognising clinical risk.
Module 3
Case Conceptualisation
Developing CBT, 5 Ps and biopsychosocial formulations to guide evidence-based treatment planning and strengthen clinical reasoning.
Module 4
Building the Therapeutic Relationship
Strengthening therapeutic alliance, empathy, validation, boundaries, rupture repair, and managing challenging therapeutic dynamics.
Module 5
Treatment Planning
Setting collaborative goals, prioritising interventions, measuring progress, and adapting treatment plans to client needs.
Module 6
Working with Anxiety Disorders
Evidence-based approaches to Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, OCD, and Health Anxiety using CBT-informed interventions.
Module 7
Depression & Emotional Dysregulation
Behavioural Activation, cognitive interventions, DBT-informed emotion regulation, self-esteem, and compassion-focused approaches.
Module 8
Trauma-Informed Practice
Understanding trauma responses, stabilisation, grounding, Window of Tolerance, dissociation, safety planning, and appropriate referral.
Module 9
Personality Difficulties & Complex Presentations
Working with personality disorders, attachment patterns, therapy-interfering behaviours, validation, and maintaining therapeutic boundaries.
Module 10
Risk Assessment & Crisis Management
Suicide and self-harm assessment, violence risk, crisis intervention, safety planning, documentation, and ethical responsibilities.
Module 11
The Therapist as an Instrument of Change
Countertransference, therapist blind spots, burnout prevention, compassion fatigue, cultural humility, and reflective practice.
Module 12
Integration & Professional Development
Consolidating clinical learning through final case discussions, professional identity development, ethical practice, and planning continued growth beyond the programme.
Ahmed Asif
Ahmed is an experienced Counselling Psychologist with 5+ years of experience as a therapist working with older adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a wide range of psychological presentations.
Having conducted 1000+ hours of psychotherapy, Ahmed integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma-informed practice.
Alongside his therapy work, Ahmed has extensive experience supervising and mentoring early-career psychologists and postgraduate trainees. His supervision focuses on strengthening clinical reasoning, reflective practice, ethical decision-making, therapist confidence, and professional identity.
Ahmed believes that exceptional therapists are developed through curiosity, reflection, and deliberate practice, not simply through years of experience. His supervision style is collaborative, supportive, and intellectually engaging, creating a psychologically safe space where therapists can openly discuss challenges, receive constructive feedback, and continue developing throughout their careers.
Founding Cohort fee
We believe quality supervision should be accessible to psychologists at different stages of their careers.
₹12,999
₹14,999
That is about ₹1,083 per session for 12 weekly live supervision sessions. Future cohorts are ₹14,999: Founding Cohort participants save ₹2,000.
Full payment available
No-cost EMI options available
Secure online payment
How to apply for Group Supervision
To keep the cohort collaborative and developmentally appropriate, every application goes through a brief review.
Submit your application
Complete the online application form.
Application review
Applications are reviewed on eligibility and suitability for the programme.
Confirmation
Successful applicants receive an offer of admission along with payment details.
Secure your place
Your place is confirmed once payment has been completed.
Psychology supervision for therapists and students across India
MLC’s Group Supervision meets live online, so psychology graduates, interns and practising therapists can join from any state or city in India without travelling. If you are looking for a therapy supervisor or psychologist supervisor in India, or supervision during a psychology internship, this is a structured, supported place to start.
South India
Karnataka (Bengaluru, Mysuru), Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Coimbatore), Telangana (Hyderabad), Kerala (Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram), Andhra Pradesh
West India
Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur), Gujarat (Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat), Goa, Rajasthan (Jaipur)
North India
Delhi NCR (Delhi, Gurugram, Noida), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow), Punjab and Chandigarh, Haryana, Uttarakhand
East, Central and Northeast India
West Bengal (Kolkata), Odisha (Bhubaneswar), Bihar (Patna), Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal, Indore), Chhattisgarh, Assam (Guwahati)
Psychology internship and student supervision
Master's psychology students looking for supervision during a psychology internship or placement
Recent psychology graduates moving from a university programme into practice
Counselling and clinical psychology trainees who want regular, structured case supervision
Early-career therapists searching for a psychologist supervisor or therapy supervisor in India
What you receive
Participants who complete the programme receive a certificate of completion, and may receive a letter of recommendation based on their performance. Both are subject to MLC’s terms and conditions. MLC is also willing to coordinate with your college to see whether the supervision hours can count towards your internship.
For students and graduates of Indian colleges and universities
Students and graduates from colleges and universities across India are welcome to apply, including those studying at institutions such as:
- Christ University (Bengaluru)
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
- University of Delhi
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- University of Mumbai
- Savitribai Phule Pune University
- University of Calcutta
- Banaras Hindu University
- Aligarh Muslim University
- University of Hyderabad
- Osmania University
- Ambedkar University Delhi
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Jain University (Bengaluru)
- Amity University
- Loyola College (Chennai)
- Madras Christian College
- Mount Carmel College (Bengaluru)
- SNDT Women’s University (Mumbai)
These institutions are named only to show who can apply. MLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in partnership with any of them.
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