Mental Health Support

Starting your studies in a foreign country is exciting, but it can also be challenging. Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally low at times in a new environment, far from home, is completely normal – but you do not have to manage those feelings alone. Seeking help is nothing to be ashamed of.

Do you need or want to talk about what is bothering you? We offer free and anonymous online psychological counselling sessions for international students – in English and Spanish. If you are interested or curious, you can book a session.

The counselling is financed by the DAAD’s FIT programme; thus, it is free for international students. For more information about the program visit the university’s website: https://www.uni-greifswald.de/en/international/incoming/fit-programme/ 

What is psychological counselling?

Psychological counselling provides short-term, solution-oriented support when you are facing specific personal, academic, or emotional difficulties. It is not a form of psychotherapy and does not involve diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders. Instead, counselling offers professional guidance to help you develop strategies for coping, clarify decisions, and build confidence in managing everyday challenges.

Common topics include:

• Studies, concentration, or motivation difficulties

• Stress management and exam anxiety

• Family or relationship issues

• Homesickness or adjusting to a new environment/culture/country

• Identity questions

What happens in a counselling session?

A trained counsellor listens, helps clarify your concerns, and explores next steps. You will be asked to explain what is bothering you and based on the information you provide, the counsellor will engage in a conversation, sometimes asking further questions to improve their understanding of your problem. You will not be forced to share anything you find uncomfortable or do not wish to talk about.