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Clinical Internship

Fully remote, full-time internship for aspiring clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors.

Learn from anywhere in the world.

Our Clinical Psychology Internship equips aspiring mental health professionals worldwide with essential skills and practical client-facing experience, preparing them for careers in clinical psychology, coaching, psychotherapy, or counselling.

Interns complete an intensive one-month crash course covering a toolkit of evidence-based techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They then provide free online, one-to-one coaching to global clients who otherwise lack access to mental health care, initially promoting behaviour change (e.g., diet, sleep, reducing procrastination) and later progressing to clients experiencing depression or anxiety.

About Overcome

Overcome is a UK-registered charity (Charity Number: 1191308) providing online mental health coaching worldwide, particularly to underserved communities in developing countries. We are a trusted placement provider for leading universities such as UCL, Bath, and Loughborough.

Internship Overview

This internship is a fully remote, unpaid, full-time (~30 hours/week) role. Approximately 80% of our alumni secure paid mental health positions (e.g., Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Assistant Psychologists, Support Workers), or pursue further relevant studies shortly after completion.

We take applications on a rolling basis with monthly cohorts!

You can ask us questions via recruitment@overcome.org.uk - note that this role is fully remote and our recruitment team responds to inquiries from Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm UK time.

Responsibilities

1st Month

Full-time Intensive Training

Engage in full-time intensive training covering techniques from motivational interviewing, and important techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance commitment therapy.

Diverse Learning Activities

Learning activities include live workshops, self-study, quizzes, one-to-one/group roleplays, and assessments.

2nd and 3rd Month

Client Work

~90% of interns pass training to support real clients. They keep track of client sessions and update their supervisor. They also attend weekly internal clinical supervision and ~monthly external clinical supervision.

Opportunities

Other opportunities include training future cohorts, completing recruitment role-plays to recruit future interns, managing your own project in mental health, etc.

Post-Internship Opportunities

•70% of our alumni continue volunteering with us to see clients at flexible hours.
•2% chance of full-time employment at a competitive salary.
•Some clients may pay for extended coaching sessions, mutually agreed between you and the client. You keep all the money and get paid by them directly.

What We're Looking For

Required

Passion

Strong interest in psychotherapy, counselling, and/or clinical psychology.

Strong Language Skills

Fluent in English. Good at explaining things simply.

Commitment

Ability to commit full-time (~30 hours per week) for the full duration of the three month internship.

Financial Independence

Can fund your own living expenses. We provide no salary or stipend.

Soft Skills

Good under pressure. Fast learner. Organised.

Likability

Great at building relationships, in one to one settings, very quickly.

Desirable

Relevant degrees or past training

Relevant certifications in Psychotherapy or Counselling

Experience in supporting others' mental health

One-to-one teaching in any context

Having dealt with mental illness yourself

Living in a low or middle income country (e.g. India, Kenya, Romania)

Not able to commit to a full-time schedule?

Recruitment Process

Three rounds of selection to accept the Top 5% of applicants:

CV Screening

90% pass rate

To check that you'll be available for the internship and are aware of what you're applying for.

Theory Quiz

30% pass rate

We'll share materials for you to study, then you'll complete a short quiz before the deadline.

Roleplay

30% pass rate

You'll put the theory into action by completing a mock client session.

Please note that:

• Successful applicants will be onboarded around one week before the start date.
• If you reached the roleplay stage but are unsuccessful, we aim to provide tailored feedback by the latest one week after the start date of the cohort you applied for.
• On average, applicants complete the roleplay assessment twice before getting accepted.

What Our Coaches Say

Alice Carli

Trainee Child Counsellor at Place2Be

“In a few months, Overcome provided me with more useful clinical experience than 3 years studying Psychology at university.”

David Boudville

Provisional Psychologist at IPAR

“Four months at Overcome taught me more about CBT than an entire university course did, and way more about professional work than my last, formally 'clinical' internship.”

Isabelle Harden

Trainee PWP at NHS London

“I am almost certain that I wouldn't have been offered my PWP position without my experience at Overcome. I would 100% recommend this internship to anyone wanting a real-world bridge into clinical work.”

Aanya Lalchandani

Assistant Psychologist at Healios

“Overcome transformed my confidence and gave me the hands-on experience I'd been searching for to truly see myself as a developing clinician.”

Laura Koivula

Recovery Navigator at Access Community Trust

“Overcome has not only changed our clients' lives positively, but my life completely. I have gained confidence, made close friends, helped so many people and felt supported every step of the way.”

Magalie Eid

Assistant Psychologist at NHS London

“At Overcome, it's like a safe space. The team was very supportive, always willing to help. I will always carry the skills I learnt here with me.”

Iwona Zak

Occupational Therapy Assistant at NHS

“Overcome was exactly the push I needed. I gained invaluable clinical experience, confidence and motivation to pursue my career in mental health.”

Mohammed Usman

Trainee Clinical Psychologist at NHS London

“My time at Overcome was incredibly rewarding. Seeing clients make positive changes and knowing that my support played a role in their progress was the most fulfilling part.”

Anastasiia Lialichkina

MSc Clinical Psychology at Erasmus

“In just a few months, Overcome gave me the confidence, training, and support I needed to step into real client work — and feel like I belong in this field.”

Ria Shoker

Wellness Practitioner at Changes Health

“My confidence and self-esteem as a coach has grown massively. I have developed so many new skills and now feel this field is absolutely right for me.”

Nandinee Rajkhowa

Eating Disorders Associate at Orri

“In these 3 months, Overcome helped me gain confidence in myself and shown me my unique strengths as a future practitioner.”

Milly Mak

Honorary Assistant Psychologist at NHS London

“Overcome gave me the practical experience and boosted my confidence in therapeutic skills. I would recommend this internship to anyone interested in experiencing client work firsthand.”