Psychologicalcounseling in Jena (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Jena by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena.

Psychological counseling in Jena (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Jena by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena.

Studying in Jena
Psychological counseling for students in Jena
Students in Jena get free psychosocial counseling at the Studierendenwerk Thüringen. Its Psychosoziale Beratung (PSB) is confidential and takes place by appointment on site, by phone or by video. There are also walk-in hours at the KuBIS on Philosophenweg and anonymous counseling in writing online.
About 20,000 people study in Jena (winter semester 2024/25, according to the preliminary figures of the Federal Statistical Office). Here you see where you can get support in Jena, 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 Jena
- Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
- Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena
Ask your university which counseling service is responsible for you. Some services are only for one university.
Free counseling in Jena
Your first stop in Jena is the counseling service of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen (PSB). 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 pageYour Studierendenwerk (student services organization) counsels for free. If you have to wait there or only have time in the evening, we are here.
In Jena the PSB counsels at the KuBIS on Philosophenweg and at the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule; the walk-in hours are at the KuBIS. The first session is planned for 50 minutes, follow-up sessions for 90 minutes. How many sessions there are depends on your concern. The Studierendenwerk also offers groups and workshops. For psychotherapy covered by health insurance there is the university’s teaching and research clinic (Lehr- und Forschungsambulanz) at Am Steiger, where new therapy slots are currently scarce.
All places to go in Jena at a glance
| Where to go | Cost | How to get an appointment |
|---|---|---|
| StudierendenwerkStudierendenwerk Thüringen: Psychosoziale Beratung (PSB) | Free | Appointment on site, by phone or by video. Plus walk-in hours at the KuBIS and anonymous counseling in writing online. |
| University clinicFriedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Institut für Psychologie, Klinische Psychologie: Lehr- und Forschungsambulanz, Standort Am Steiger | Covered by health insurance; statutory insurance usually pays | First appointments through phone hours that currently do not take place regularly. You can sign up through a form to be notified, then a waiting list follows. |
| For apprenticesIHK Ostthüringen zu Gera: Schlichtungsausschuss für Ausbildungsstreitigkeiten | Free of fees; each side bears its own costs | First a joint conversation with the responsible training advisor, then arbitration if there is no agreement |
| For apprenticesHandwerkskammer für Ostthüringen: Ausbildungsberatung | Not stated | Advises on all questions about training in the skilled trades, also on conflicts in the training |
| 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)
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.
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Institut für Psychologie, Klinische Psychologie
Lehr- und Forschungsambulanz, Standort Am Steiger
- Cost
- Covered by health insurance; statutory insurance usually pays
- How to get an appointment
- First appointments through phone hours that currently do not take place regularly. You can sign up through a form to be notified, then a waiting list follows.
For apprentices in Jena
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 Ostthüringen zu Gera
Schlichtungsausschuss für Ausbildungsstreitigkeiten
- Cost
- Free of fees; each side bears its own costs
- How to get an appointment
- First a joint conversation with the responsible training advisor, then arbitration if there is no agreement
Handwerkskammer für Ostthüringen
Ausbildungsberatung
- Cost
- Not stated on the page
- How to get an appointment
- Advises on all questions about training in the skilled trades, also on conflicts in the training
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 Jena free?
Studierendenwerk Thüringen, Psychosoziale Beratung (PSB): Free. Psychotherapy at a university clinic (Hochschulambulanz) is covered by health insurance.
Where do apprentices in Jena get help?
Apprentices have no Studierendenwerk. For problems at work, the training advisors of the IHK Ostthüringen zu Gera and the Handwerkskammer für Ostthüringen 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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