Discover How the Mind Works: Explore Psychology and Human Behaviour
Dive Into the Science of Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviour
- No prior psychology experience required
- Live sessions every Saturday
- Shadow psychologists and mental health professionals
In Partnership with
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Meet Your Mentors
Areesha Velani
Areesha is the Director of Admissions at UniHawk with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Business from Baylor University. With global exposure across the US and UAE, she has supported students in securing admissions to top universities worldwide. She also serves as a Mental Health Lead, mentoring students through psychology-driven academic and personal development.
Rashini
Rashini is a Psychology graduate from the University of Texas at Arlington with minors in Neuroscience and Social Justice & Social Welfare. She has experience in organizational psychology research and works as a Behavioral Therapist in Dallas, Texas. Rashini is passionate about advocacy, community impact, and guiding students exploring academic and career pathways in psychology.
Navya Chawla
Navya Chawla is a Psychology graduate from King’s College London. Her studies focused on social behaviour, cognitive processes, and mental health, with research on how people interpret and respond to complex social situations. An active member of the KCL Psychology Society, she is particularly interested in forensic psychology, behavioural analysis, and psychology’s role within social and legal systems.
6 Weeks. Real Skills. Real Progress.
Engage in role-plays, case studies, and observation activities to experience real-world psychological assessment.
Apply concepts from clinical, educational, forensic, and sports psychology to understand emotions and behaviour.
Analyze cases and scenarios to develop reasoning, observation, and decision-making skills.
Learn active listening, empathy, counselling, and behaviour analysis for performance and wellbeing.
Explore careers in psychology, shadow professionals, and gain insights into daily workflows and career paths.
Receive an official certificate from the partner company, helping in strengthening your profile.
How it Works: Your 6-Week Transformation Journey
✦ Week 1
Foundations of Psychology
Discover what psychology is, explore core concepts like behaviour, cognition, and memory, and learn about diverse psychology careers and professional pathways.
✦ Week 2
Clinical Psychology & Counselling Skills
Understand mental health, practice active listening, empathy, and supportive questioning, and explore techniques used by clinical psychologists to help clients.
✦ Week 3
Educational Psychology & Learning Support
Learn how psychologists support learning and wellbeing in schools, apply key educational theories, and analyse strategies for behaviour and academic development.
✦ Week 4
Forensic Psychology & Criminal Behaviour
Examine crime and cognition, explore offender profiling, eyewitness reliability, and decision-making, and analyse real-world forensic cases.
✦ Week 5
Organizational & Industrial Psychology
Understand workplace behaviour, motivation, leadership, and teamwork, practise problem-solving through real-world organizational challenges, and explore how psychologists improve employee performance, wellbeing, and workplace culture.
✦ Week 6
Reflection & Careers in Psychology
Reflect on key learnings, create personalised interest maps, explore career pathways, and gain insights from practising psychologists.
Real-World Experience
Discover Psychology in Action
This is more than an online course, step into the shoes of a psychologist and explore real-world applications of psychology. Students will engage with real-world scenarios, interactive case studies, and gain practical insights into how psychologists work across clinical, educational, forensic, and sports settings.
Live case studies and role-plays
Shadow practising psychologists
Guest speaker Q&A
Behind-the-scenes insights into psychological practice
Career guidance in psychology
Hands-on practice with counselling & assessment
Testimonials
I participated in virtual psychologist shadowing programme from 26th July to August 30th every Saturday. Initially, I was unsure of what the programme was about and was recommended to join it from my school in Dubai. When coming to the classes I barely had any previous knowledge in Psychology at a GCSE level. I have learnt a range of subtopics in Psychology especially in Philosphy, clinical psycholgy and foresnsics. This has really helped me to broaden my scope on which profession I should consider when I enter medical school! I loved the interactive activities we did especially the debates. Thank you so much for this experience!
I loved the course, it has really helped me deepen my knowledge in psychology and even a little philosophy! Each course day was super interactive with debates, short answer questions after a lecture and prompts to discuss about each topic. The content was very well structured, I appreciated that we were taught about the different pathways a degree in psychology would take us and then deepens our knowledge into specific areas, psychologists and theories. My mentor was amazing, he was super passionate about each area we covered and was super supportive whenever a question was asked. His passion made the course that much more enjoyable and the content he was sharing that much more interesting.
Ms Ayesha was a great psychologist and I learnt a lot from her. I was also able to hear debates from various perspectives which really shows how people see things in a different way. It was a great experience.
The course was very enjoyable and I feel I was able to learn a lot about the different fields and aspects of psychology. The mentor was also very nice, including us and making sure we all understood what he was talking about.
The psychology course was very good, I liked the intros into different fields and concepts. The mentor was very interactive and made us do debates and actual psychological surveys which I found very interesting. It was all round a great experience.
Batch 1
Psychology Virtual Shadowing Program
17 January 2026 to 21 February 2026
(Saturdays)
Batch 2
Psychology Virtual Shadowing Program
7 March to 18 April 2026
(Saturdays)
Batch 3
Psychology Virtual Shadowing Program
23 May 2026 to 27 June 2026
(Saturdays)
Batch 4
Psychology Virtual Shadowing Program – UAE
4 & 5 July to 18 & 19 July 2026
(Saturdays & Sundays)
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM GST
Batch 5
Psychology Virtual Shadowing Program – GCC
7 & 8 August to 21 & 22 August 2026
(Fridays & Saturdays)
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM AST
Batch 6
Psychology Virtual Shadowing Program – UAE
8 & 9 August to 22 & 23 August 2026
(Saturdays & Sundays)
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM GST
Invest in Your Child's Future
17 January 2026 to 21 February 2026 (Saturdays)
Registration Deadline: 2026-01-01
7 March to 18 April 2026 (Saturdays)
11:00 am -1:00 pm (GST)
Registration Deadline: 2026-03-07
23 May 2026 to 27 June 2026 (Saturdays)
11:00 AM -1:00 PM GST
Registration Deadline: 2026-05-22
3 & 4 July to 17 & 18 July 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays)
Registration Deadline: 2026-07-02
4 & 5 July to 18 & 19 July 2026 (Satudays & Sundays)
Registration Deadline: 2026-07-03
7 & 8 August to 21 & 22 August 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays)
Registration Deadline: 2026-08-06
8 & 9 August to 22 & 23 August 2026 (Saturdays & Sundays)
Registration Deadline: 2026-08-07
We run specially curated batches for cohorts of 15–20 participants, with flexible scheduling based on preferred dates and times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need any prior knowledge or experience in psychology to participate?
Absolutely not! This program is designed specifically for beginners with no prior knowledge of psychology. We start with the fundamentals – basic concepts, research methods, and how psychological ideas apply to real-life situations – and build step by step from there. If your child is curious about human behavior and enjoys learning, they’re ready to begin.
What age range is this program designed for?
The program is optimized for ages 13-18 (typically high school students). The content complexity, pacing, and career discussions are tailored for this developmental stage. Students younger than 13 may find the material challenging, while students 18+ might prefer our more advanced offerings.
What equipment or software do they need?
Just a computer (Mac or Windows) with reliable internet access and a webcam for interaction. All tools we use are free and browser-based, including collaboration platforms for team activities. We’ll send detailed setup instructions one week before the program begins.
What if they miss a session?
We do not encourage students to miss any classes, as live sessions are essential for active participation, real-time discussions, team activities, and interaction with guest speakers. However, in the event of an unavoidable emergency, all sessions are recorded in high quality and made available within 24 hours via the student dashboard, allowing students to review the missed content at their convenience.
Is this actually live instruction or pre-recorded videos?
100% live virtual shadowing every Saturday. Your child will interact directly with instructors, participate in team breakout rooms, collaborate on activities, and ask questions in real time. The live, hands-on format is essential – this is active learning and shadowing in psychology, not passive video watching.
How do you accommodate different learning paces?
We keep cohorts small (maximum 20 students) to provide differentiated support. Advanced students receive bonus challenges and deeper questions, while beginners get additional guidance and scaffolding. Our instructors are experienced at meeting students where they are and ensuring everyone progresses confidently.
Will students work individually or in teams?
Both! The program balances individual learning with collaborative activities. Students work on their own psychology mini-project or research idea while also participating in team exercises and group discussions. This mirrors how real research and psychology teams collaborate in professional settings.
Can parents observe the sessions?
Parents are welcome to observe the first 15 minutes of Week 1 to see the format and teaching style. After that, we find students engage more authentically and ask better questions when participating independently. You’ll have full access to session recordings and regular progress updates throughout the program.
Will this actually help with college applications?
Definitely. Students complete a psychology-focused project that demonstrates real analytical and critical thinking skills. The certificate issued reflects their initiative, hands-on learning, and exposure to practical psychological concepts.
What happens when the internship is over?
Students receive a certificate upon successful completion of the internship. Many use this strong foundation to explore school psychology clubs, participate in research initiatives, enter science or behavioral competitions, or take advanced psychology coursework. After the internship, students also have the opportunity to enroll in A Learning Lab’s specialized programs and can avail a complimentary 30-minute consultation with our experts to thoughtfully plan their academic and career journey in psychology and related fields.
What's your refund policy?
Please note that we do not offer refunds under any circumstances. However, in the event of an unavoidable emergency that prevents you from attending the internship, we request that you inform us in advance. In such cases, you may choose to transfer the fee paid toward any other A Learning Lab program of your choice, allowing you to continue your learning journey without losing the value of your enrollment.