Counselling service

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SSN Health has psychologists and therapists who offer counselling sessions and short-term therapy.

Need someone to talk to?

Student life can come with both big and small challenges. At SSN, you’ll meet experienced psychologists and therapists who are here for you when you need someone to talk to.

We offer counseling and short-term therapy tailored to your needs. Sessions can be held digitally or in person on campus. You don't need a referral, and the service is free for students who have paid the semester fee at SSN-affiliated educational institutions.

Our goal is to support you and provide tools that make everyday life and your studies more manageable. All our therapists are bound by confidentiality.

Don’t wait until things feel overwhelming – reach out, and we’ll find the way forward together. If you are an international student, you are welcome to call for booking an appointment SSN Healthline.

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Common topics for conversation

Many students experience different challenges during their time at university. Here are some common topics you can talk to us about:

Study-Related Challenges

  • Study skills and academic performance

  • Exam anxiety and fear of public speaking

  • Procrastination

  • Difficulties with planning and structuring your studies

Emotions and mental health

  • Loneliness

  • Anxiety, feeling down or sad

  • Low self-esteem

  • Worry and restlessness

  • Heartbreak

  • Emotional difficulties and relationship issues

  • Life crises

Stress and coping

  • Feeling overwhelmed or stressed

  • Performance pressure

  • Sleep difficulties

Relationships and social life

  • Social insecurity

  • Challenges in close relationships or romantic partnerships

Lifestyle and habits

  • Issues related to food and body image

  • Substance use

  • Gaming or screen time habits

Read also: Our therapists best advice

Important information

We offer short-term support and conversations aimed at helping you manage challenges in your student life. Some needs require more comprehensive follow-up than we can provide, such as assessments for ADHD, bipolar disorder, or autism spectrum disorders.

That said, we are here for you — and if you're unsure where to turn, we’re happy to guide you and help you find the right path forward.

In urgent situations: Contact your GP or the emergency room 116 117. If there is an immediate risk to life and health, call 113.

Advice for you who are going to a counselling session with a psychologist/therapist:

  1. Set clear goals: Think about what you want to achieve and what challenges you are experiencing. It's normal to be unsure, but the most important thing is that you do your best to reflect on what you need help with.

  2. Look back on previous experiences: Consider what you've tried before, what worked well, and what didn't help. This will give you a better basis for planning the way forward.

  3. Be prepared for effort: You will get the most out of the sessions if you are willing to try things out in your everyday life, in line with what you and the therapist agree on.

  4. Be honest: Openness is the key to good conversations. Take the opportunity to be honest about your thoughts and feelings, both with yourself and the professional you're meeting, even if it can be challenging.

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