Psychologicalcounseling in Kiel (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Kiel by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU), Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel (HAW Kiel) and Muthesius Kunsthochschule.

Psychological counseling in Kiel (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Kiel by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU), Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel (HAW Kiel) and Muthesius Kunsthochschule.

Studying in Kiel
Psychological counseling for students in Kiel
Students in Kiel get free psychological counseling at the Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein. The Studentenwerk covers the full cost, and no data is passed on to your health insurance. You can have up to five sessions per concern. You make an appointment by phone or email.
About 34,000 people study in Kiel (winter semester 2024/25, according to the preliminary figures of the Federal Statistical Office). Here you see where you can get support in Kiel, 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 Kiel
- Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU)
- Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel (HAW Kiel)
- Muthesius Kunsthochschule
Ask your university which counseling service is responsible for you. Some services are only for one university.
Free counseling in Kiel
Your first stop in Kiel is the counseling service of the Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein. How to get an appointment is explained 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.
The counseling center is in Mensa II on Leibnizstraße; students of HAW Kiel can also get counseling on their own campus. The counseling overview of the Christian-Albrechts-Universität refers to the Studentenwerk for psychological counseling. The Studentenwerk also offers online workshops on mental health, for example on relaxation and exam stress. For psychotherapy covered by health insurance there is the university clinic (Hochschulambulanz), where you first go on a waiting list.
All places to go in Kiel at a glance
| Where to go | Cost | How to get an appointment |
|---|---|---|
| StudierendenwerkStudentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein: Psychologische Beratung | Free; the Studentenwerk covers the cost and nothing is passed on to your health insurance | Appointment after signing up by phone or email, up to five sessions per concern. Counseling center in Mensa II, for HAW Kiel also on its campus. |
| University clinicChristian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Institut für Psychologie: Hochschulambulanz für Psychotherapie (HPK) | Covered by health insurance; statutory insurers usually pay | Short preliminary call during the phone hours, then a waiting list for a first appointment. For adults, since 2025 also for children and adolescents. |
| For apprenticesIHK zu Kiel (IHK Schleswig-Holstein): Ausbildungsbetreuung und VerA | Not stated | Training support staff help with questions and problems in the training. Volunteer senior experts (VerA) also mentor apprentices, free of charge. |
| For apprenticesHandwerkskammer Lübeck: Ausbildungsberatung für Auszubildende | Not stated | Also helps in conflicts and crises; one training advisor is responsible for Kiel |
| 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.
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Institut für Psychologie
Hochschulambulanz für Psychotherapie (HPK)
- Cost
- Covered by health insurance; statutory insurers usually pay
- How to get an appointment
- Short preliminary call during the phone hours, then a waiting list for a first appointment. For adults, since 2025 also for children and adolescents.
For apprentices in Kiel
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 zu Kiel (IHK Schleswig-Holstein)
Ausbildungsbetreuung und VerA
- Cost
- Not stated on the page
- How to get an appointment
- Training support staff help with questions and problems in the training. Volunteer senior experts (VerA) also mentor apprentices, free of charge.
Handwerkskammer Lübeck
Ausbildungsberatung für Auszubildende
- Cost
- Not stated on the page
- How to get an appointment
- Also helps in conflicts and crises; one training advisor is responsible for Kiel
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 Kiel free?
Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein, Psychologische Beratung: Free; the Studentenwerk covers the cost and nothing is passed on to your health insurance. Psychotherapy at a university clinic (Hochschulambulanz) is covered by health insurance.
Where do apprentices in Kiel get help?
Apprentices have no Studierendenwerk. For problems at work, the training advisors of the IHK zu Kiel (IHK Schleswig-Holstein) and the Handwerkskammer Lübeck 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 Kiel: Psychofit. Psychological counseling. Now. For everyone.
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