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how can one become a therapist


Srushti patel 5th Feb, 2020
Answer (1)
Vagisha Aggarwal 26th Mar, 2020

Hello Aspirant

These are the steps to become a therapist/ psychologist in India

1. Pass the 12th grade exam preferably with Psychology as one of the subjects

2. Complete a bachelor(BA or BS) in Psychology degree (the curriculum of which focuses on “personality development, psychotherapy, stress management and neuro-psychology”)

3. Specialization at the postgraduate level, where one can get an M.A. or M.Sc. in either Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling

4. Further specialization at the doctoral level is available as well via PhD or M.Phil

Then take up an internship first preferably before getting a job to learn more


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