Psychologicalcounseling in Cologne (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Cologne by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Universität zu Köln, Technische Hochschule Köln (TH Köln) and Rheinische Hochschule Köln.
Psychological counseling in Cologne (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Cologne by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Universität zu Köln, Technische Hochschule Köln (TH Köln) and Rheinische Hochschule Köln.
Studying in Cologne
Psychological counseling for students in Cologne
Students in Cologne get psychological counseling at the Kölner Studierendenwerk. The first five appointments are free; after that, an appointment costs €2.50. The office offers appointments by phone or online through a booking tool. The counseling service does not accept appointment requests by email.
About 96,000 people study in Cologne (winter semester 2024/25, according to the preliminary figures of the Federal Statistical Office). Here you see where you can get support in Cologne, 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 Cologne
- Universität zu Köln
- Technische Hochschule Köln (TH Köln)
- Rheinische Hochschule Köln
- Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln
Ask your university which counseling service is responsible for you. Some services are only for one university.
Free first: Kölner Studierendenwerk
The counseling service is on Universitätsstraße, close to the university’s main campus. It is open to students of eight Cologne universities, from the university and TH Köln to the Sporthochschule. If you would rather reach out anonymously first, write through the Studierendenwerk’s online counseling, without an appointment and with an answer within five business days.
Kölner Studierendenwerk
Psychologische Beratung
- Cost
- The first five appointments are free, then €2.50 per appointment
- How to get an appointment
- Appointment by phone through the office or online through the booking tool, not by email
- Who it is for
- Students of Universität zu Köln, TH Köln, Sporthochschule, Hochschule für Musik und Tanz, Kunsthochschule für Medien, CBS, KatHO NRW in Cologne and Media University
Kölner Studierendenwerk
Online-Beratung
- Cost
- Free
- How to get an appointment
- In writing and anonymous, up to three messages, then a personal conversation
All places to go in Cologne at a glance
| Where to go | Cost | How to get an appointment |
|---|---|---|
| StudierendenwerkKölner Studierendenwerk: Psychologische Beratung | The first five appointments are free, then €2.50 per appointment | Appointment by phone through the office or online through the booking tool, not by email |
| Counseling for studentsKölner Studierendenwerk: Online-Beratung | Free | In writing and anonymous, up to three messages, then a personal conversation |
| University clinicUniversität zu Köln, Lehrstuhl Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie: HAPUK, Hochschulambulanz für Psychotherapie | Covered by statutory health insurance | Currently sign up by email to the office. Behavioral therapy for adults. |
| For apprenticesIHK Köln: Beratung zu Ausbildungsfragen | Not stated | Confidential conversation, anonymous if you wish |
| For apprenticesHandwerkskammer zu Köln: Ausbildungsberatung | Free | Confidential, mediates conflicts with your employer |
| 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 zu Köln, Lehrstuhl Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie
HAPUK, Hochschulambulanz für Psychotherapie
- Cost
- Covered by statutory health insurance
- How to get an appointment
- Currently sign up by email to the office. Behavioral therapy for adults.
For apprentices in Cologne
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 Köln
Beratung zu Ausbildungsfragen
- Cost
- Not stated on the page
- How to get an appointment
- Confidential conversation, anonymous if you wish
Handwerkskammer zu Köln
Ausbildungsberatung
- Cost
- Free
- How to get an appointment
- Confidential, mediates conflicts with your employer
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.
Ready for your first step towards mental well-being?
Frequently asked questions
Is psychological counseling for students in Cologne free?
Kölner Studierendenwerk, Psychologische Beratung: The first five appointments are free, then €2.50 per appointment. Psychotherapy at a university clinic (Hochschulambulanz) is covered by health insurance.
Where do apprentices in Cologne get help?
Apprentices have no Studierendenwerk. For problems at work, the training advisors of the IHK Köln and the Handwerkskammer zu Köln 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 Cologne: Psychofit. Psychological counseling. Now. For everyone.
Psychological counseling for students in your city
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