Counselling Services
Social Counselling of the Studierendenwerk
Social Counselling is aimed at students who have questions about covering the cost of living, pregnancy, childcare options, or life planning in general. Social Counselling functions as a coordination office for other advisory services within the Studierendenwerk and the University and provides information on social facilities as well as offers for students (with children).
Contact:
Annette Heil
Studierendenwerk Heidelberg
Sozialberatung
Gartenstraße 2
69115 Heidelberg
Phone: 06221 54-3758
Fax: 06221 54-3760
E-Mail: sozb@stw.uni-heidelberg.de
Consultation hours without appointment are available at the following times:
Mondays 14.00 - 16.00 pm (via telephone)
Wednesday 11.00 - 13.00 pm (ServiceCenter, Grabengasse 12)
Additional individual appointments can be made with prior notification.
Please refer to the Studierendenwerk website for holiday times, there is no holiday replacement.
Psychosocial Counselling
Psychosocial Counselling (PBS) offers professional advice in personal situations of conflict, such as:
- work difficulties
- exam anxiety
- difficulties with decision making
- relationship problems
- trouble meeting other people
- low self esteem
- anxieties and inhibitions
- depressive moods
- troubling life events
If a therapy is necessary, the PBS will help you find a therapist.
You may also make use of our anonymous internet based counselling.
All counselling sessions, whether in person or internet-based, are strictly confidential. There is no charge.
Contact:
Psychosoziale Beratung für Studierende
Gartenstraße 2
69115 Heidelberg
Phone: 06221/54-3750
E-Mail: pbs@stw.uni-heidelberg.de
Registration and appointment:
Monday - Thursday 8.30-13.00 pm and 14.00-15.00 pm
Friday 8.30-12.30 pm
Legal Advice
Within its area of responsibility, the Studierendenwerk offers legal advice on student-specific matters free of charge. Legal transactions, however, are not handled; as such, no lawsuits are conducted and no legal papers are drawn up. Counselling is available during office hours only, there is no counselling over the phone or on written requests.
Contact:
Legal Advice
ServiceCenter am Uniplatz
Grabengasse 12
69117 Heidelberg
Sprechzeit: Di 14.30–16.00 Uhr