Psychologicalcounseling in Heidelberg (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Heidelberg by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg and SRH University, Campus Heidelberg.
Psychological counseling in Heidelberg (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Heidelberg by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg and SRH University, Campus Heidelberg.
Studying in Heidelberg
Psychological counseling for students in Heidelberg
Students in Heidelberg get free counseling at the Psychosoziale Beratung für Studierende (PBS) of the Studierendenwerk Heidelberg. It is open to students of the university, the Pädagogische Hochschule and other universities the Studierendenwerk serves. You make an appointment through the office by phone or email. You can also reach out anonymously through the PBS online counseling.
About 37,000 people study in Heidelberg (winter semester 2024/25, according to the preliminary figures of the Federal Statistical Office). Here you see where you can get support in Heidelberg, 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 Heidelberg
- Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
- Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg
- SRH University, Campus Heidelberg
- Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg
Ask your university which counseling service is responsible for you. Some services are only for one university.
Free first: Studierendenwerk Heidelberg
The PBS is at the Studierendenwerk on Kurfürsten-Anlage 8 and counsels in person or by phone. It also offers groups from time to time, for example study coaching or grief groups. If psychotherapy is needed, it helps you find a therapist. Covered by health insurance, the Psychotherapeutische Hochschulambulanz of the psychology department treats patients, with its main location in Bergheim.
Studierendenwerk Heidelberg
Psychosoziale Beratung für Studierende (PBS)
- Cost
- No fees are charged
- How to get an appointment
- Appointment only through the office by phone or email. Sessions in person or by phone, plus groups and anonymous online counseling with username and password.
- Who it is for
- Students of the universities served by the Studierendenwerk Heidelberg, including the university, the Pädagogische Hochschule and the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien
All places to go in Heidelberg at a glance
| Where to go | Cost | How to get an appointment |
|---|---|---|
| StudierendenwerkStudierendenwerk Heidelberg: Psychosoziale Beratung für Studierende (PBS) | No fees are charged | Appointment only through the office by phone or email. Sessions in person or by phone, plus groups and anonymous online counseling with username and password. |
| University clinicUniversität Heidelberg, Psychologisches Institut: Psychotherapeutische Hochschulambulanz | Covered by health insurance; statutory and private insurers and civil service health benefits (Beihilfe) pay | Sign up for an individual therapy slot (Therapieplatz) during the phone hours, for groups also by email. Cognitive behavioral therapy or psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults. |
| For apprenticesIHK Rhein-Neckar: Probleme in der Ausbildung | Not stated | Overview of help for problems in the training, from the VerA initiative to the arbitration committee |
| For apprenticesHandwerkskammer Mannheim Rhein-Neckar-Odenwald: Beratung und Problemlösung in der Ausbildung | Not stated | Confidential; the chamber only contacts your employer with your consent |
| In a crisisTelefonSeelsorge 0800 111 0 111 | Free | 24/7, anonymous, in German, also by chat |
Information as of October 21, 2026. Office hours and phone numbers change; the linked page always has the current ones.
When you need more than counseling: university clinic (Hochschulambulanz)
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 Heidelberg, Psychologisches Institut
Psychotherapeutische Hochschulambulanz
- Cost
- Covered by health insurance; statutory and private insurers and civil service health benefits (Beihilfe) pay
- How to get an appointment
- Sign up for an individual therapy slot (Therapieplatz) during the phone hours, for groups also by email. Cognitive behavioral therapy or psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults.
For apprentices in Heidelberg
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 Rhein-Neckar
Probleme in der Ausbildung
- Cost
- Not stated on the page
- How to get an appointment
- Overview of help for problems in the training, from the VerA initiative to the arbitration committee
Handwerkskammer Mannheim Rhein-Neckar-Odenwald
Beratung und Problemlösung in der Ausbildung
- Cost
- Not stated on the page
- How to get an appointment
- Confidential; the chamber only contacts your employer with your consent
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
Exams · Exam season
I've been studying for weeks and nothing seems to stick.
How would you know you had prepared enough?
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, valid until 31 October 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 Heidelberg free?
Studierendenwerk Heidelberg, Psychosoziale Beratung für Studierende (PBS): No fees are charged. Psychotherapy at a university clinic (Hochschulambulanz) is covered by health insurance.
Where do apprentices in Heidelberg get help?
Apprentices have no Studierendenwerk. For problems at work, the training advisors of the IHK Rhein-Neckar and the Handwerkskammer Mannheim Rhein-Neckar-Odenwald 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.
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