Psychologicalcounseling in Potsdam (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Potsdam by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Universität Potsdam, Fachhochschule Potsdam and Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF.

Psychological counseling in Potsdam (online).Now.For students.
Studifit counsels students and apprentices in Potsdam by video, with no travel and usually an appointment within a few days. For all universities in the city, for example Universität Potsdam, Fachhochschule Potsdam and Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF.

Studying in Potsdam
Psychological counseling for students in Potsdam
Students of the university, the Fachhochschule and the Filmuniversität in Potsdam get free psychosocial counseling at the Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg (student services organization), in person, by phone or by video. Walk-in hours need no appointment. The Universität Potsdam also has its own psychological counseling service in its Zentrale Studienberatung (central student advisory service), which is confidential and free as well.
About 30,000 people study in Potsdam (winter semester 2024/25, according to the preliminary figures of the Federal Statistical Office). Here you see where you can get support in Potsdam, 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 Potsdam
- Universität Potsdam
- Fachhochschule Potsdam
- Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
- University of Europe for Applied Sciences
Ask your university which counseling service is responsible for you. Some services are only for one university.
Free counseling in Potsdam
Your first stop in Potsdam is the counseling service of the Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg. 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.
The student services organization is now called Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg; the old address studentenwerk-potsdam.de redirects there. Its counseling is open to students of the university, the Fachhochschule, the Filmuniversität and three other universities in Brandenburg, in German or English, and you do not need to show your student ID. The university offers separate walk-in hours for international students, also on Zoom, plus MAdS, a program for students with ADHD.
All places to go in Potsdam at a glance
| Where to go | Cost | How to get an appointment |
|---|---|---|
| StudierendenwerkStudierendenwerk West:Brandenburg: Psychosoziale Beratung | Free | Walk-in hours without an appointment, otherwise book by email or phone. Sessions in person, by phone or by video, in German or English. |
| Counseling for studentsUniversität Potsdam: Psychologische Beratung der Zentralen Studienberatung | Free | Book by email or during walk-in hours, in person or by phone. Separate hours for international students, also on Zoom, in German and English. |
| University clinicUniversität Potsdam, Abteilung Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie: Psychologisch-Psychotherapeutische Ambulanz (PPA) | Covered by statutory and private health insurance | Sign up by phone with the office; you fill in questionnaires beforehand, then have a first consultation. Cognitive behavioral therapy. |
| For apprenticesIHK Potsdam: Ausbildungsberatung | Not stated | Advises apprentices on problems and mediates conflicts, by phone or email |
| For apprenticesHandwerkskammer Potsdam: Ausbildungsberatung | Free | Mediates conflicts, at the chamber, at your workplace, by phone or by email |
| 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.
Universität Potsdam, Abteilung Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie
Psychologisch-Psychotherapeutische Ambulanz (PPA)
- Cost
- Covered by statutory and private health insurance
- How to get an appointment
- Sign up by phone with the office; you fill in questionnaires beforehand, then have a first consultation. Cognitive behavioral therapy.
For apprentices in Potsdam
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 Potsdam
Ausbildungsberatung
- Cost
- Not stated on the page
- How to get an appointment
- Advises apprentices on problems and mediates conflicts, by phone or email
Handwerkskammer Potsdam
Ausbildungsberatung
- Cost
- Free
- How to get an appointment
- Mediates conflicts, at the chamber, at your workplace, by phone or by email
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 Potsdam free?
Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg, Psychosoziale Beratung: Free. Psychotherapy at a university clinic (Hochschulambulanz) is covered by health insurance.
Where do apprentices in Potsdam get help?
Apprentices have no Studierendenwerk. For problems at work, the training advisors of the IHK Potsdam and the Handwerkskammer Potsdam 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.
Psychological counseling for students in your city
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