The psycho-social counseling for students (PCS) offers students expert counselling in all personal conflict situations, e.g.:
In addition, the PCS offers on a regular basis groups on different topics (such as studies-coaching, grief, transitions from inpatient stays etc.). Should there be need for psychotherapy, the PCS offers help in finding a suitable therapist.
You can also use the anonymous online counselling service.
Both counselling sessions and online counselling are strictly confidential. No fees are charged.
Students from the following educational institutes have access to psychosocial counselling for students (PCS):
Making an appointment: 06221 54-3750
Mon - Thu 09.00 - 13.00 & 14.00 - 15.00
Fri 09.00 - 13.00
There is also the possiblity to use our anonymous online-consultation, as well as the use of alternative consultation options.
Heidelberg student union
Psychosocial counselling for students (PCS)
Gartenstraße 2
69115 Heidelberg
Email: pbs[at]stw.uni-heidelberg[dot]de
Tel.: 06221 54-3750
Mobil: 0162 4920810
Fax: 06221 54-3760
Alongside a personal counselling session, you can also send questions relating to counselling to the PCS team.
We ask you to log in using your username and password. This is important for your security. For the purposes of data protection, we use the generally acknowledged SSL-Standard (Secure Socket Layer). In doing so, no information is sent as an email, but rather deposited directly in an individual post box. This provides maximum security and anonymity.
Please click on the following link for online counselling: www.pbsonline-heidelberg.de
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The nightline is a telephone contact service by students, for students. Nightline gives callers the time and opportunity to talk about their concerns openly and anonymously, whether it be exam stress, relation problems or problems in a flat share.
You can contact the Nightline during term time from 21:00 to 2:00
Tel.: 06221 184708
Nightline Heidelberg e. V.
Post box 10 43 69
69033 Heidelberg
Email: nightline[at]uni-heidelberg[dot]de
Internet: www.nightline.uni-hd.de
The Psychosocial Counselling for Students (PCS) of the Heidelberg student union and the Institute of Psychology at the University of Heidelberg offers students of the university personal coaching in the form of confidential, individual talks.
The coaches are specially trained students in advanced semesters (usually studying psychology), and offer you counselling, information or personal support you with degree-related or personal problems (difficulties at the beginning/end of your degree, difficulties preparing papers or for exams, dissatisfaction with your course, etc.). Specific support services can be provided if needed. While coaching talks are free, you must be prepared to fill out anonymous questionnaires.
University of Heidelberg Institute of Psychology
Qualified psychologist Nicolai Jungk
Hauptstraße 47-51
69117 Heidelberg
Tel.: 06221 54-7377
Email: student2student-coaching[at]psychologie.uni-heidelberg[dot]de
It doesn't matter if at the start, during or at the end of your studies - there are always new questions and concerns that arise during the different phases. The Heidelberg University supports you with seminars, personal consultations and events. This way you will not be left alone from the first-day orientation through the succesful studies until your entry into professional life.
You can make an appointment for a consultation over the info-telephone.
Contact over thelephone:
+49 (0) 62 21 / 54 54 54
Opening hours
Mo - Thu 9:00 - 16:00
Fr 9:00 - 13:00
www.uni-heidelberg.de/de/studium/service-beratung
Podcast of the central studies consultation/Career Service
Overview of the consultation offers in Heidelberg:
www.heidelberg.de/hd/HD/Leben/Beratung+in+allen+Lebenslagen.html
Volker Kreß
Qualified psychologist
Campus Sontheim: Robert-Bosch-Straße 3/1, 74081 Heilbronn
Bildungscampus: West, Building T, Room 1.36, 74076 Heilbronn
Appointments:
E-Mail: pbs.hn[at]stw.uni-heidelberg[dot]de
Tel.: 0173 5853171
Mon and Thu 9:30 – 16:30
Jasmin Westphal
Qualified psychologist
Diabetes-Klinik, Raum 2, 97980 Bad Mergentheim
Appointments:
E-Mail: pbs.dhbw-badmergentheim[at]stw.uni-heidelberg[dot]de
Verena Sander
Qualified psychologist
Daimlerstraße 35, 74653 Künzelsau
Appointments:
Tel.: 07134 75-5421
Mon - Thu 9:00 - 12:00
E-Mail: v.sander[at]klinikum-weissenhof[dot]de
Dr. Frank-Hagen Hofmann
Qualified psychologist
Psychological psychotherapist
Oberer Mühlenweg 2 - 6, 74821 Mosbach
Appointments via E-Mail: pbs.dhbw-mosbach[at]stw.uni-heidelberg[dot]de
Verena Sander
Qualified psychologist
Daimlerstraße 35, 74653 Künzelsau
Appointments:
Tel.: 07134 75-5421
Mon - Thu 9:00 - 12:00
E-Mail: v.sander[at]klinikum-weissenhof[dot]de
