Clinical Psychology

Clinical psychologists work specifically with the diagnosis of major mental illnesses, such as: depression, anxiety disorders and trauma focused issues. Clinical psychology programs include clinical internship, assessment experience and more therapeutic training. 

Counselling psychology focuses on any given maintainable emotional challenges, relationship issues and/or stress management. Counselling psychology is more focused on the client and less diagnostic. Academic training in counselling psychology includes an in-depth focus on talk therapy and supportive counselling.

If a Clinical Psychologist has obtained the necessary qualifications and RCI registration, they can practice in hospitals, mental health centers, or rehabilitation clinics. They may assess clients, and provide therapy-based treatment.

Often schools employ counselors or psychologists, but a Master's programme is usually required to apply for these roles. The psychologist will support students with learning disabilities, emotional difficulties, and behavioral issues.

No you can have your own clinic if you are do not have license to open one by RCI. To get te license you need to first pass MPhil in Clinical Psychology.

But if you have a Master's degree you can work as a counsellor or psychologist but not independently.

Most common stream that candidates engage with to pursue psychology at undergraduate level is Arts (Humanities) stream because most Arts (Humanities) programs have Psychology in curriculum. Also Arts (Humanities) stream offers students privilege of recuperating into theories and ideas associated with mental health. 

Science and Commerce students can also apply to Clinical Psychology courses. It's just a matter of interest in human behavior and willingness to learn about and help human mental wellness.

General Psychology includes aspects of human behavior, cognition and emotional development. You will find different branches like developmental, social and organizational psychology under this umbrella.
If you look at Clinical Psychology it is all about mental health, psychological disorders, assessments and therapies. It prepares you to work in clinical or therapeutic settings and help people manage their mental and emotional issues.

Yes a number of universities in India accept students from any stream into undergraduate Clinical Psychology courses, regardless of whether they studied Psychology in Class 12 or not. Yes, prior study of Psychology does give you some background in subject.

Some top colleges may prefer students with a psychology background, however, majority of UG courses are written with intention that they will be teaching students who have no previous experience studying psychology.