About the Course
Admissions Open — Batch 9
The Becoming a Therapist is a 9-month intensive training and supervised practice program designed by Reroute for aspiring therapists, psychology students at the Master’s level, and early-career mental health professionals.
This program is created to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and actual therapeutic practice.
While academic training provides important conceptual foundations, many learners often struggle with an important question:
“I understand therapy theoretically, but how do I actually sit with a client?”
CCIP addresses this gap by offering an immersive, practice-oriented learning experience that focuses not only on therapeutic skills, but also on developing clinical understanding, ethical sensitivity, emotional awareness, and reflective capacity.
At Reroute, we believe therapy is not merely about applying techniques. It is a deeply relational process that requires presence, attunement, self-awareness, and the ability to hold complexity.
This program helps participants move beyond learning about therapy to learning how to embody therapeutic practice.
Who Can Apply
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Psychology students
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Aspiring counsellors and therapists
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Early-career mental health professionals
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Individuals seeking practical therapeutic exposure
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Learners interested in integrative and trauma-informed practice
Program Duration & Structure
Dates - 6th July’2026 - 6th April’2027
Total Duration: 09 months
Cohort Size: 10 participants
The program unfolds in two phases:
Phase 1: Theory and Mock Sessions (3 months)
(6th July 2026 – 6th October 2026)
Phase 1 is an immersive learning space focused on building foundational clinical understanding and therapeutic skills.
Participants engage in:
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Live teaching sessions
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Demonstrations
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Case discussions
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Mock counselling sessions
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Reflective group learning
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Guided peer practice
The aim is to help participants develop a strong therapeutic foundation before beginning client work.
Modules Covered
Therapeutic Frameworks
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Existential Therapy
Clinical Themes
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Trauma-informed perspectives
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Somatic approaches
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Introduction to Inner Child Work
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Understanding process issues in therapy
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Case conceptualization
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Intervention planning
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Therapeutic communication
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Rupture repair
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Ethical considerations in counselling
Learning Resources
Participants will receive:
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Recorded sessions
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Reading materials
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Practice exercises
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Guided learning resources
Evaluation
At the end of Phase 1, participants undergo a skill-based evaluation.
The evaluation assesses:
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Conceptual understanding
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Therapeutic communication
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Presence and attunement
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Reflective capacity
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Clinical readiness
Only participants who successfully clear this evaluation will progress to Phase 2.
Phase 2: Practice & Supervision (6 months)
6th October 2026 – 6th April 2027
Phase 2 is where training moves into lived practice.
Participants begin therapeutic work under close supervision at Reroute.
This phase allows trainees to integrate theory with real clinical experience in a supported and reflective environment.
Includes:
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Clients will be provided by Reroute for supervised therapeutic practice
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Regular supervision meetings for case discussions
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Monthly reflective writing for integration
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Co-supervision circles every six weeks
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Ongoing feedback and mentorship from senior supervisors
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Opportunity to continue working with the clients assigned to you even after completion of the program, subject to ethical and professional guidelines
This is where participants begin understanding therapy beyond frameworks and techniques.
It is where they learn to sit with uncertainty, complexity, resistance, emotional intensity, and relational dynamics.
Supervision at Reroute
Supervision at Reroute is relational, flexible, and deeply process-oriented.
Rather than focusing only on techniques or interventions, supervision encourages therapists to look deeper into the emotional, relational, systemic, and existential layers of therapeutic work.
We explore questions such as:
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What happened in the session?
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What did you feel as a therapist?
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What remained unspoken?
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What relational patterns emerged?
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What may be unfolding beneath the surface?
As one trainee shared:
“It’s not about getting therapy right. It’s about becoming more real, more reflective, and more human in the room.”
About the Facilitator
Kanchan is a psychologist and the founder of Reroute. Her work brings together psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and integrative approaches to therapy and training.
As a facilitator, she creates spaces that are reflective, grounded, and emotionally safe, helping trainees move beyond learning techniques to understanding what it means to be a therapist.
She believes therapy is not something we perform, but something we live and embody in relationship with others.
Ms. Kanchan Gahtori
Grief and Trauma Therapist, Supervisor & Founder of Reroute
Fee Structure
All fees are non-refundable.
Testimonials
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“I didn’t just learn how to do therapy, I learned how to think and feel like a therapist. The reflective space, supervision, and hands-on practice completely changed how I understand the role of a therapist.”
— Trainee, 2024 Batch -
“This was the first time training actually made me feel safe. The supervision circles and reflective writing helped me connect what happens inside me with what happens in the room with a client.”
— Trainee, January 2025 Batch -
“What stood out for me was how humane and flexible the supervision felt. There was no hierarchy, no pressure to sound perfect, just genuine curiosity, honesty, and depth. I finally understood what it means to hold space for another person.”
— Trainee, 2024 Batch
Registration & Selection Process
To apply, please complete the application form.
Once submitted, shortlisted applicants will be invited for a 20-minute meeting with Ms. Kanchan.
This is not an interview.
It is a reflective space to:
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Connect
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Clarify questions
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Understand expectations
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Ensure alignment with the program
If shortlisted, you will receive a meeting link via email.
FAQs
Q: Can I apply if I have just finished my Master’s degree and have no clinical experience?
Yes. The program is structured to meet you where you are. You don’t need prior client experience, the training, mock sessions, and supervision are designed to help you build those foundations safely and gradually.
Q: What does “integrative” mean in this context?“Integrative” refers to the way we draw upon multiple therapeutic approaches, including Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, Narrative, and Existential frameworks, within a process-focused and relational lens. Instead of following a single school of thought, we help you understand when and how to draw from each, based on the client, the process, and your own therapeutic presence.
Q: Is this a fully online or hybrid program?
The course is conducted online, with live, interactive sessions. However, the process is highly experiential, involving mock sessions, demonstrations, group reflections, and supervision, so active participation is key.
Q: How is the evaluation done?
At the end of Phase 1, trainees undergo a demonstrative, skill-based evaluation. This helps assess not just conceptual understanding but also presence, empathy, and reflective capacity. Only those who clear this evaluation progress to client work in Phase 2.
Q: Will I receive a Letter of Recommendation (LOR)?
Yes, Letters of Recommendation can be provided on request. They are based on your commitment, participation, and performance throughout the course.
Q: How do I apply?
Simply fill out the Application Form linked below. Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email within a week.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited for a 20-minute meeting with Ms. Kanchan, not an interview, but a reflective conversation to explore alignment with the program.