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Pune's Psychology Learning Sanctuary

Nurturing Minds,
Empowering Lives

A structured psychology internship and professional development studio created to bridge classroom learning with real-world practical exposure, guided mentorship, and professional confidence.

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Psychology Internship

Structured, supervised & meaningful practical training for BA & MA students

14+
Learning Areas
Certified Program
Professional Certificate on Completion

Built by Students,
For Students

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"A space where learning
meets genuine purpose"

100%
Supervised Learning

Zen Zone Psychology Studio was born from a deeply personal recognition — that the gap between classroom theory and meaningful practical exposure leaves many psychology students underprepared and uncertain as they step into the professional world.

Founded by Anagha Marathe and Zeetal Shah, two psychology postgraduates who experienced firsthand the lack of depth, supervision, and professional utility in conventional internship settings, Zen Zone was envisioned as something different: a student-centered, mentorship-driven training space where aspiring psychologists could genuinely grow.

Anagha and Zeetal built Zen Zone with the conviction that every psychology student deserves access to real field exposure, thoughtful supervision, and the kind of guidance that textbooks simply cannot provide. From day one, their mission has been to nurture curiosity, build competence, and develop the ethical sensitivity that the mental health profession demands.

Today, Zen Zone stands as a sanctuary for learning — where students explore diverse branches of psychology, observe real therapeutic interactions, visit community institutions, and emerge from the program not just with a certificate, but with professional confidence and a clear sense of direction.

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Anagha Marathe
Co-Founder
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Zeetal Shah
Co-Founder

A Different Kind of
Internship Experience

We believe that meaningful learning happens when structure meets warmth, and theory meets real-world practice.

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Structured Internship Curriculum

Every session is purposefully designed. You'll progress through a thoughtfully sequenced curriculum that builds your understanding step by step, week by week.

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Supervised Practical Learning

All practical sessions are conducted under the direct supervision of experienced psychologists and counselors, ensuring you learn ethically, reflectively, and safely.

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Institutional Field Visits

Move beyond the classroom with immersive field visits to de-addiction centers, special needs schools, old age homes, orphanages, and mental health institutions.

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Counseling Skill Exposure

Observe and understand real counseling interactions across diverse specializations — from child and family therapy to group and relationship counseling.

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Assessment & Diagnostic Understanding

Learn to administer and interpret standard psychological assessments, understand SLD screenings, and build foundational diagnostic literacy under guided supervision.

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Career Readiness & Certification

Graduate with a professional internship certificate, a polished resume, strong communication skills, and the clarity to take your next step in the mental health field.

"From classroom theory to real-world psychological practice."

Take the step from student to emerging professional. Your journey begins here.

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A Holistic Experiential
Training Institute

At Zen Zone, interns receive a rich blend of theoretical orientation, practical supervised sessions, institutional observations, assessment understanding, therapeutic exposure, and professional skill development — all within a supportive and ethically grounded learning environment.

We don't believe in passive learning. Our interns actively observe, participate under supervision, reflect, document, and discuss — building the kind of nuanced understanding that only comes from being present in real professional contexts. Every module is designed to stretch your thinking, deepen your empathy, and prepare you for the realities of psychological practice.


Theoretical & Practical
Session Areas

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Child Counseling

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Behavior Therapy

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Career Counseling

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Geriatric Care

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Flower Remedies

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Psychotherapy

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Group Counseling

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Family Counseling

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Relationship Counseling

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Dance Therapy

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Art Therapy

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Case Discussions

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Supervised Documentation

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Counseling Ethics


Immersive Practical
Exposure Visits

Our field visits are among the most impactful elements of the Zen Zone experience. Stepping into real institutional settings builds empathy, sharpens observation skills, and creates a professional sensitivity that no classroom session can replicate.

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De-addiction Centers

Understand the psychological dimensions of addiction, recovery, and rehabilitation through direct observation in a supervised setting.

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Special Needs Schools

Observe inclusive education in practice, understand diverse learning profiles, and appreciate adaptive psychological support approaches.

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Adoption Centers

Develop sensitivity to attachment, loss, resilience, and the complex emotional journeys of children in transitional care environments.

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Orphanage Homes

Build empathy and practical awareness around childhood adversity, community care, and the psychological needs of vulnerable populations.

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Old Age Homes

Explore geriatric psychology, loneliness, dignity, and the emotional realities of aging through meaningful interaction and observation.

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Mental Health Institutions

Observe clinical settings, understand the structure of psychiatric care, and develop a grounded awareness of serious mental illness in real contexts.

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Community Rehabilitation

See psychology applied in community contexts, understanding social determinants of mental health and the role of rehabilitation in recovery.


How Zen Zone Helps
You Grow

Holistic Understanding of Practice

Experience psychology across its many branches and understand how different approaches serve different needs in real client contexts.

Confidence Through Supervised Observation

Watching skilled professionals at work — and reflecting on those observations — builds the quiet confidence that transforms students into practitioners.

Ethical & Confidential Case Handling

Learn not just what to do, but how to do it responsibly. Ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality are woven into every session at Zen Zone.

Professional Documentation Skills

Practice clinical note writing, intake documentation, and reflective journaling — the practical skills that set prepared professionals apart.

Communication & Client Interaction

Develop the language, presence, and warmth that effective counselors bring to every interaction — skills that take genuine practice to refine.

Curiosity Toward Specialization

Exposure to diverse therapeutic modalities and client populations helps you discover where your passion truly lies within the vast field of psychology.

Practical Understanding Beyond Textbooks

Real cases, real settings, and real supervision create a kind of learning that textbooks cannot replicate — and that stays with you throughout your career.

Career Clarity & Readiness

Graduate with a clear sense of your professional identity, a strong foundational portfolio, and the preparation to pursue your next step with confidence.

Zen Zone Psychology Studio envisions creating a structured, ethical, and practical internship ecosystem where psychology students move beyond academic theory into meaningful supervised professional exposure — guided counseling understanding, assessment competence, therapeutic sensitivity, and genuine career preparedness.

We actively partner with schools, institutions, clinics, and educational organizations across Pune to expand the reach and richness of our interns' learning experiences.

🏫 Schools 🏥 Clinics 🏛️ Institutions 📚 Educational Organizations 🤝 Community Partners

Programs Designed for
Your Growth

Each program is crafted to give you meaningful, structured exposure in a specific domain of psychological practice — guided by experienced professionals, rooted in real-world application.

Program 01
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School Counselling Internship

A rich immersion into the world of school-based psychological support, where you observe, co-facilitate, and learn the art of age-appropriate counseling in educational settings.

  • Observation and co-facilitation with school counselors
  • Case documentation and reflective note writing
  • Ethical guidelines and confidentiality in school contexts
  • Group and individual age-appropriate counseling sessions
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Clinical Psychology & Counseling Practice

An in-depth introduction to clinical practice, from your first intake interview to understanding treatment planning and basic therapeutic strategies under close supervision.

  • Basic to intermediate counseling technique exposure
  • Supervised case formulation and treatment planning
  • CBT strategies for children and adolescents
  • Intake interviews and clinical note writing
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Program 03
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Play Therapy & Expressive Therapies

Discover the profound power of play, art, and creative expression as therapeutic tools — learning how children communicate through mediums beyond words.

  • Introduction to play therapy principles and models
  • Structured supervised play-based activities
  • Progress documentation and observation skills
  • Outcome measurement and session reflection
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Assessment & Diagnostic Skills

Build foundational competency in psychological assessment — learning to administer, observe, and understand the tools that inform clinical understanding and support planning.

  • Administering standard psychological measures
  • SLD screening basics and educational accommodations
  • Graphology-informed behavioral observations
  • Talent development and strength-based insights
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Program 05
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Soft Skills & Professional Readiness

The professional skills that psychology programs rarely teach — communication, presentation, ethics, and career preparation — all in one focused, practical module.

  • Communication, teamwork, and leadership
  • Resume writing and interview preparation
  • Professional networking and digital presence
  • Ethics, cultural competence, and professional identity
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Program 06
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Visits to Different Institutes

Step out of the classroom and into real community and institutional settings — building empathy, professional observation skills, and a grounded understanding of human experience.

  • De-addiction centers and mental health institutions
  • Special needs schools and adoption centers
  • Orphanage homes and old age homes
  • Reflective debrief sessions after each visit
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How the Program
Is Structured

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Supervision

Regular supervision by experienced psychologists and counselors ensures that your learning is guided, reflective, and ethically sound. You're never left to navigate complexity alone.

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Assessment

Individual learning plans, competency checklists, reflective journals, skill reviews, and a final internship portfolio — all designed to help you track and celebrate your growth.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of your program, you receive a formal internship certificate from Zen Zone Psychology Studio — a meaningful credential for your professional journey.

Who Can Apply?

This internship is open to:

🎓 BA Psychology Students 🎓 MA Psychology Students 💬 Aspiring Counselors 🌱 Students Seeking Practical Exposure

Whether you're in the early semesters of your BA or completing your MA, Zen Zone welcomes students at all stages of their psychology education. What matters most is your genuine curiosity about people, your openness to learning, and your commitment to growing into a thoughtful, ethical mental health professional.

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Begin Your Application

We'd love to learn about you. Fill in the details below and our team will be in touch within 48 hours to guide your next steps.

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Words From Our
Interns

Every student who walks through Zen Zone's doors leaves a little more certain of who they are becoming. Here are some of their stories.

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"Before Zen Zone, I understood psychology only through textbooks. Here, I observed real counseling sessions, participated in case discussions, and visited a de-addiction center that changed the way I see my future practice entirely. The supervision was thoughtful, consistent, and truly safe."

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Priya S.
MA Psychology, Pune University
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"The field visits were unlike anything I had imagined. Walking into the special needs school and seeing the kind of patience and skill the counselors brought to their work — it lit something in me. Zen Zone didn't just give me exposure; it gave me clarity about where I want to specialize."

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Aisha M.
BA Psychology, SNDT College
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"Anagha and Zeetal create a learning environment that genuinely feels like a mentorship, not a transaction. The supervision sessions helped me understand not just what I was observing, but why it mattered. I left with a certificate, but more importantly, I left with real professional confidence."

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Riya N.
MA Clinical Psychology
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"I had done two internships before Zen Zone and felt like I was just going through the motions. Here, every session was intentional. The ethics discussions, the documentation practice, the debrief after field visits — I finally felt like I was actually learning to be a psychologist."

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Kavya D.
MA Psychology, Symbiosis
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"The soft skills module was something I didn't expect to value as much as I did. Learning to write a clinical note, preparing for professional interviews, understanding confidentiality in practice — these are the things that make a real difference when you step into the field. Zen Zone thought of everything."

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Sneha V.
BA Psychology, Ferguson College

Life at Zen Zone

A glimpse into the learning, connection, and growth that happens every day within our studio walls — and beyond them.

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Let's Help You Begin Your
Professional Psychology Journey

Have questions about our programs, eligibility, or the application process? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out and we'll respond warmly and promptly.

Contact Information

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Location

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Pune, Maharashtra, India

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