Psychologicalcounseling in Hanover (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Hanover by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hochschule Hannover and Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.

Psychological counseling in Hanover (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Hanover by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hochschule Hannover and Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.

Studying in Hanover
Psychological counseling for students in Hanover
Students at Hanover’s universities get free psychological counseling at the Psychologisch-Therapeutische Beratung für Studierende (ptb, psychological counseling for students) of the Leibniz Universität. It serves the Leibniz Universität, Hochschule Hannover, MHH, TiHo, HMTMH and other universities in the city. The Studentenwerk Hannover has no psychological counseling of its own; its social counseling helps with money matters and insurance.
About 48,000 people study in Hanover (winter semester 2024/25, according to the preliminary figures of the Federal Statistical Office). Here you see where you can get support in Hanover, the free services first. A Studierendenwerk is the student services organization that looks after the universities of a region; many of them run their own counseling services.
Universities in Hanover
- Leibniz Universität Hannover
- Hochschule Hannover
- Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
- Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover
- Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover
Ask your university which counseling service is responsible for you. Some services are only for one university.
Free counseling in Hanover
Your first stop in Hanover is the counseling service of Leibniz Universität Hannover (ptb). There is an open consultation hour without an appointment. The current times are on the counseling service’s page.
Go to the counseling service’s pageLeibniz Universität Hannover counsels for free. If you have to wait there or only have time in the evening, we are here.
You book a first session with the ptb by phone; while slots are available, it gives them out for the following week. Without an appointment, you can go to the walk-in hours at Leibniz Universität, Hochschule Hannover and TiHo, no matter which of these universities you attend. Online counseling by text chat or email is anonymous. According to the ptb, counseling there does not have to be disclosed later when becoming a civil servant or taking out disability insurance, because it is not psychotherapy.
All places to go in Hanover at a glance
| Where to go | Cost | How to get an appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Counseling for studentsLeibniz Universität Hannover: Psychologisch-Therapeutische Beratung für Studierende (ptb) | Free | First session after signing up by phone, plus walk-in hours without an appointment |
| StudierendenwerkStudentenwerk Hannover: Sozialberatung | Not stated | Appointment through the online booking system; for longer questions by phone or email |
| University clinicUniversität Hildesheim, Institut für Psychologie: Psychotherapeutische Hochschulambulanz | Covered by statutory health insurance | Sign up by phone or email with the registration form; no referral needed. For adults. |
| For apprenticesIHK Hannover: Konflikte in der Ausbildung | Not stated | Training advisors help with conflicts; the arbitration procedure is free of fees |
| For apprenticesHandwerkskammer Hannover: Ausbildungsberatung für Auszubildende | Not stated | Neutral advisors also come to the company when there are conflicts |
| In a crisisTelefonSeelsorge 0800 111 0 111 | Free | 24/7, anonymous, in German, also by chat |
Information as of November 4, 2026. Office hours and phone numbers change; the linked page always has the current ones.
When you need more than counseling: university clinic (Hochschulambulanz)
We did not find a psychotherapy university clinic run by a psychology department in Hanover. The nearest one is at the Universität Hildesheim. A Hochschulambulanz is a psychotherapy clinic run by a university. It offers psychotherapy if you have a mental illness, and health insurance pays for it. There is often a wait, so reach out early.
Universität Hildesheim, Institut für Psychologie
Psychotherapeutische Hochschulambulanz
- Cost
- Covered by statutory health insurance
- How to get an appointment
- Sign up by phone or email with the registration form; no referral needed. For adults.
For apprentices in Hanover
Apprentices have no Studierendenwerk. For problems at work, with your training or at vocational school, the training advisors (Ausbildungsberatung) at your chamber can help: the IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) or the Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Skilled Crafts). They are neutral and hear both sides. Training advice is a legal duty of the chambers (Section 76 of the Vocational Training Act). If you are struggling emotionally, your family doctor is a good first point of contact. The 116 117 service arranges appointments for an initial psychotherapy consultation.
IHK Hannover
Konflikte in der Ausbildung
- Cost
- Not stated on the page
- How to get an appointment
- Training advisors help with conflicts; the arbitration procedure is free of fees
Handwerkskammer Hannover
Ausbildungsberatung für Auszubildende
- Cost
- Not stated on the page
- How to get an appointment
- Neutral advisors also come to the company when there are conflicts
What is Studifit?
Psychological counseling
that prevents mental health crises before they start.
At Studifit, you talk to counselors with a bachelor's degree in psychology, supervised by licensed psychotherapists. Many of them have only just finished their own degree or are in a master's program right now. Studifit is Psychofit's service just for students and apprentices, in one-on-one video sessions. For example on topics like these:offering from Psychofit
Stress · Overload
Classes, work, deadlines: it all hits at the same time.
Which of these doesn't actually have to happen this week?
Note: unlike psychotherapy, we make no diagnoses and do not treat acute mental disorders that require medical treatment.
Why Studifit?
Three principles. So you know how we work.
Evidence-based.
- Supervision by licensed psychotherapists
- B.Sc. Psychology (min.)
- Evidence-based methods
All counselors hold at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, and many are continuing with a master's. They work with evidence-based methods and are continuously supervised by licensed psychotherapists.
Personal.
- Your goals, your pace
- Close to student and trainee life
- One-on-one video sessions
- Matching
You and your counselor decide on goals, frequency and approach together. Many counselors have only just finished their own degree and know exam season, thesis writing and part-time jobs from their own experience. On request, our matching suggests the counselors who fit your concern.
Confidential.
- No health record entries
- Your school and employer learn nothing
- Privacy is our priority
Session contents stay between you and your counselor. Your college, your training company, your family and your health insurer learn nothing about the counseling. Our website and database run on servers in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Non-binding consultation call so the fit is right.
- Fit-check with our offering
- We answer your questions
- We find the right counselor for you
- Takes place by phone
- This is not a psychological counseling session
No consultation needed? Book your first session now
free | 10 minutes
First session: Meet your counselor & set goals.
- Meet your counselor
- Define individual goals together
- 50 minutes in a video call
- Matching included, if you wish
- Money-back guarantee on every session
First session
Autumn offer€25€1 | 50 min.
*Promotional price for the first session, extended until 15 November 2026.
Further sessions: Work sustainably on your goals.
- Number & frequency based on your needs
- Sustained work on your personal goals
- Flexible scheduling
- Money-back guarantee on every session
Per session
€39 | 50 min.
One-time price for a second session within 14 days: €29
What our clients say
These voices come from people who had counseling with Psychofit or Studifit. Studifit is offered by Psychofit: the same counselors, the same supervision, the same guarantee.
All reviews come from people who had an appointment with us. Trustpilot reviews link to the original; anonymous ones were sent to us directly after an appointment. We replace names with a general term so that no one can be traced.
Note: the original reviews are in German. The English quotes shown here are our translations for readability.
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Frequently asked questions
Is psychological counseling for students in Hanover free?
The Studentenwerk Hannover has no psychological counseling of its own. Leibniz Universität Hannover, Psychologisch-Therapeutische Beratung für Studierende (ptb): Free. Psychotherapy at a university clinic (Hochschulambulanz) is covered by health insurance.
Where do apprentices in Hanover get help?
Apprentices have no Studierendenwerk. For problems at work, the training advisors of the IHK Hannover and the Handwerkskammer Hannover can help. The appointment service at 116 117 arranges an appointment for an initial psychotherapy consultation. Studifit counsels apprentices just like students.
Is Studifit psychotherapy?
No. Studifit is psychological counseling by video with counselors who have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and work under the supervision of licensed psychotherapists. We do not make diagnoses. Health insurance does not cover the counseling. If you have a mental illness, please keep looking for a therapist at the same time, for example at a university clinic or through 116 117.
If things are really bad right now
TelefonSeelsorge 0800 111 0 111, free, 24/7, anonymous, in German. On-call medical service 116 117. If your life or someone else's is in immediate danger: emergency number 112. More on our page In a crisis.
For everyone else in Hanover: Psychofit. Psychological counseling. Now. For everyone.
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