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Exploring Professional Preparedness for AI Integrated Therapy: Perspectives from Postgraduate Clinical Psychology students in Bengaluru

Author(s) Ms. Prarthana Dineshkumar Singh, Ms. Kezia Eldos
Country India
Abstract Recent literature on artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health highlights its potential to improve accessibility, efficiency, and scalability of psychological services through tools such as therapy chatbots, automated documentation systems, and digital cognitive behavioral therapy platforms. At the same time, research has raised concerns regarding empathy limitations, data privacy risks, cultural sensitivity, and the implications of AI for therapeutic relationships and professional roles. Despite these discussions, limited research has examined how trainee psychologists perceive their preparedness to work with AI-integrated therapy tools. The present study therefore investigated how final-year postgraduate clinical psychology students in Bengaluru perceive their professional preparedness to engage with AI-supported therapeutic technologies. A qualitative exploratory research design within an interpretivist paradigm was adopted. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 postgraduate clinical psychology students selected through purposive sampling, and the data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis. The findings revealed the overarching global theme “Transitional Readiness Amidst Structural and Ethical Constraints.” Participants demonstrated awareness and openness toward AI but reported that their knowledge was largely self-developed due to limited curricular exposure. AI was perceived as useful for supportive tasks such as screening, documentation, and psychoeducation, but not as a replacement for core therapeutic processes requiring empathy, attunement, and clinical judgment. The findings highlight the need for structured curriculum integration, ethical guidelines, and training opportunities to prepare future psychologists for responsible AI integration in mental health practice.
Keywords AI Integrated Therapy, Professional Preparedness, Clinical Psychology Postgraduates, Digital Mental Health
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-14
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.74591
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