In the course of your studies, situations can sometimes arise in which you feel particularly stressed or even overwhelmed. In these situations it is good to get support!

With the psychosocial student counselling service, TU Wien has created a special service for TU students to help them cope with stressful situations and to strengthen their own abilities to deal with current and future challenges and problems.

Psychological consultation hour (Internal)

Individual Counseling (External)

Group Offers

Skills and further information

Events

Psychological consultation hour

The Psychological Consultation Hour is an internal TU service for students. It provides a one-on-one setting where students can discuss study-related or personal challenges with a clinical psychologist and work together to find solutions.

Each student can book up to three counseling sessions of 50 minutes per calendar year.

When can the Psychological Consultation Hour be helpful?

  • Procrastination
  • Anxiety (e.g., exam anxiety)
  • Feeling overwhelmed and stressed
  • Depression
  • Support in finding therapy options

Registration: on our booking website, opens an external URL in a new window

(Appointments are published every two weeks)

Lisa Vrablicz

Lisa Vrablicz studied psychology at the University of Vienna and completed training as a clinical psychologist. Before joining the Student Support team at TU Wien, she worked at the Psychological Student Counseling Office in Linz. There she gained extensive experience with individual counseling for students, as well as leading group sessions on topics such as procrastination, stress management, time management, and learning techniques. Lisa understands how challenging university life can be, which is why supporting students is very important to her.

Individual Counseling (External)

This is an external TU service for students. In a psychotherapeutic setting, students can discuss academic or personal challenges in one-on-one sessions with a psychotherapist and clinical psychologist.

Each student can book up to three 50-minute sessions per calendar year.

When can external individual counseling be helpful?

  • If I’m not feeling mentally well
  • In acute psychological crises (breakups, illness, bereavement, or other stressful events)
  • If I feel particularly burdened by my studies at the moment
  • With exam anxiety, fear of graduation, or general anxiety
  • With depressive moods
  • With sleep disorders, increased substance use, or physical complaints without medical diagnosis
  • More generally: If I feel like my internal coping resources (e.g., humor, flexibility, determination) are no longer working or sufficient

Registration: via email: nadja.springer@wpv.at, opens an external URL in a new window

Nadja Springer

 

Photo of Nadja Springer

is a clinical and health psychologist and additionally working as a psychotherapist (for psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy). Futhermore, she works as a psychosocial employee in the "Dialog"  association. As if that would not already be enough, Mrs. Springer is also member of a team for management of the certificate, the university and Master's Programme "Addiction Counseling and Prevention" at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences. In case of increased demand, Nadja Springer is supported by her colleges.

e-mail: nadja.springer@wpv.at
adress: Krieglergasse 6/9; 1030 Vienna

General Information about Psychological Consultations & Individual Counseling

  • After a short introduction and settling in, you can explain your current concern. Together, we’ll determine whether long-term support or therapy would be helpful, or whether the one to three sessions we offer will suffice.
  • If long-term support is needed, we’ll provide you with contact details of services or therapists you can reach out to.
  • If short-term help is sufficient, we’ll address the issue in our sessions and work together on solutions.

  • A consultation is not therapy. The focus is on short-term support in dealing with current challenges. It’s very much present- and future-oriented.
  • However, if deeper-rooted issues are identified, therapy may be a more suitable option. Therapy involves a more comprehensive exploration, potentially including past experiences that influence your current situation.

If you're already certain that therapy would be more beneficial than short counseling sessions, you can contact the ÖH Helpline, opens an external URL in a new window. They offer free therapy referral sessions for students, with the goal of finding you a spot quickly.

Additionally, you’ll find helpful information in the next section on finding therapy placements.

 

Psychotherapy/Clinical Psychological Treatment

Full Cost Coverage

Psychotherapy covered by health insurance: Some freelance psychotherapists offer fully covered therapy sessions through health insurance. However, these insurance-covered spots are limited and often come with long waiting times. A medical confirmation of the necessity of psychotherapy is required.
 

Partial Reimbursement

Private therapists (Wahltherapeut_innen): If you choose a private therapist, you can apply for a reimbursement. A diagnosed mental disorder is required. The amount of reimbursement varies depending on the insurance provider:

  • Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK): €33.70 per session
  • Insurance Institution for Public Servants, Railways, and Mining (BVAEB): €48.80 per session
  • Social Insurance for the Self-Employed (SVS): €45.00 per session

 

Discounted Rates

Psychotherapists in training under supervision: These therapists are in the final stage of their training and often offer lower rates. They are already qualified to work with clients but are closely supervised by senior therapists.
Social rates: Some psychotherapists offer social rates to support individuals with low income.
ÖH Psychotherapy Fund: The Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH) provides a psychotherapy fund that allows students to apply for financial support for therapy costs. Requirements include proof of therapy necessity and confirmation that health insurance covers part of the costs or that a social rate has been agreed upon. The maximum support is €1,500.

 

Finding a Therapist

You can search for therapists through online platforms like PsyOnline.at, opens an external URL in a new window or the Vienna Association for Psychotherapy., opens an external URL in a new window

Alternatively, referrals to psychotherapists are available through the ÖH-Helpline., opens an external URL in a new window

 

Psychotherapy Services in Vienna

 

Therapy Outpatient Clinic AST – Outpatient Systemic Therapy, opens an external URL in a new window

Offers individual, couples, and family therapy. Sessions are transmitted via a one-way mirror for the psychotherapy students of the institution. Cost: Voluntary contribution.

 

Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic of the ÖAS, opens an external URL in a new window

Provides individual, couples, child, and family therapy.

Cost: From €15 per session with psychotherapists in training.

 

Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic of Sigmund Freud University, opens an external URL in a new window

Offers behavioral therapy, systemic family therapy, and psychoanalysis.

Cost: Socially scaled fees based on income, self-help groups are free.

 

St. Elisabeth Foundation, opens an external URL in a new window

Psychotherapy for people with mental illnesses provided by psychotherapists in training.

Cost: Free of charge.

 

Association for Outpatient Psychotherapy, opens an external URL in a new window

Provides information and referrals via a patient hotline for psychotherapy covered by health insurance in Vienna.

Cost: Free of charge.

Group offers

Sometimes it is also helpful to take advantage of a group offer on a specific topic (e.g. exam anxiety, loss of motivation) together with other students who are currently in a similar situation.

An overview and detailed information on the specific group offers for the current semester can be found here.

In this workshop we will explore the causes of and possible solutions for procrastination, so you are able to stop procrastinating and start acting towards your goals.

Furthermore, there will be opportunities to exchange experiences with fellow students, because one thing is for sure: we all procrastinate in one way or another.

Dates:
Tuesday, 11.03.2025, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Seminarraum AE U1 - 1, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG) https://tuw-maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU103#map, opens an external URL in a new window


Tuesday, 18.03.2025, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Seminarraum AE U1 - 1, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG), https://tuw-maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU103#map, opens an external URL in a new window


Tuesday, 25.03.2025, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Seminarraum AE U1 - 1, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG), https://tuw-maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU103#map, opens an external URL in a new window


Target audience: bachelor, master and doctoral students
Lecturer: Lisa Vrablicz

Workshop dates build on one another!

Registration: on our booking website, opens an external URL in a new window

In this workshop we will deal with topics such as impulse control, organisational techniques, time managementand mindfulness in everyday life in order to enable a more organised (and hopefully somewhat more relaxed) everyday study routine.

During the two consecutive workshop dates, there will also be opportunities to exchange ideas with each other in the group.

Peer Group: After the workshop, you are welcome to stay and continue exchanging experiences with others.

The workshop will be held in GERMAN only.

 

Dates:

Tuesday, 01.04.2025, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Seminarraum AE U1 - 3, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG), https://maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU115#map, opens an external URL in a new window

 

Tuesday, 08.04.2025, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Seminarraum AE U1 - 3, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG), https://maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU115#map, opens an external URL in a new window

 

Tuesday, 29.04.2025, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Seminarraum AE U1 - 3, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG), https://maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU115#map, opens an external URL in a new window

 

Target group: Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral students

Workshop speaker: Lisa Vrablicz MSc

Dates are built on each other!

Registration: on our booking website, opens an external URL in a new window

In this workshop, you will learn to understand your exam anxiety and take away strategies on both a cognitive and physical level that you can use to better regulate your anxiety.

This way, your anxiety will no longer determine your exam and study success.

Peer Group: After the workshop, you are welcome to stay and continue exchanging experiences with others.

The workshop will be held in GERMAN only.

 

Dates:

Thursday, 08.05.2025, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Seminarraum AE U1 - 3, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG), https://maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU115#map, opens an external URL in a new window

 

Thursday, 15.05.2025, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Seminarraum AE U1 - 3, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG), https://maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU115#map, opens an external URL in a new window

 

Thursday, 22.05.2025, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Seminarraum AE U1 - 3, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG), https://maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU115#map, opens an external URL in a new window

 

Target group: Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral students

Workshop speaker: Lisa Vrablicz MSc

Dates are built on each other!

Registration: via our booking platform, opens an external URL in a new window

In this workshop, you will learn how to recognize the warning signs of depressive episodes early, take preventive action, and strengthen your mental resilience.

For those who are currently experiencing a depressive episode, we offer helpful strategies and approaches to better cope with challenging times. Together, we will create a space to openly discuss mental health and find support.

Peer Group: After the workshop, you are welcome to stay and continue exchanging experiences with others.

The workshop will be held in GERMAN only.

 

Dates:

Tuesday, 13.05.2025, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Seminarraum AE U1 - 1, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG) https://tuw-maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU103#map, opens an external URL in a new window

 

Tuesday, 20.05.2025, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Seminarraum AE U1 - 1, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG) https://tuw-maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU103#map, opens an external URL in a new window

 

Tuesday, 27.05.2025, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, followed by Peer Group: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Seminarraum AE U1 - 1, Hauptgebäude (Karlsplatz 13, EG) https://tuw-maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AEU103#map, opens an external URL in a new window

 

Target group: Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral students

Workshop speaker: Lisa Vrablicz MSc

Dates are built on each other!

Registration: on our booking website, opens an external URL in a new window

Lisa Vrablicz

[Translate to English:] Portrait Lisa Vrablicz

Lisa Vrablicz studied psychology at the University of Vienna and then graduated as a clinical psychologist. Before working in Student Support at TU Wien, she was employed at the Psychological Student Counselling Service in Linz. There she gained a wide range of experience in the individual treatment of students, as well as in group programmes on topics such as procrastination, stress management, time management and learning techniques. Lisa knows how challenging the time of studying can be, which is why supporting students is very important to her.

Skills and further information:

Futher offers

We would also like to draw your attention to our service point Barrier-free Studying for disabled and chronically ill students at the TU Wien. In addition to orientation and mobility training at the place of study, the service point also offers information on legal issues concerning disabilities and studying (examination modalities). They inform you about barrier-free accessibility and the barrier-free use of the available infrastructure (e.g. library, lecture halls, refectory, etc.) and advise or support you in organising your studies.

The Nightline Wien is a Telephone listening service by students for students.This is a non-profit project run by students that offers all students in Vienna a sympathetic ear for their concerns. No matter what it's about! Calls to the Nightline Wien are anonymous, non-judgmental and confidential.
You can reach Nightline Wien on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 8 p.m. to midnight on +43 650 7427637. You can find more information on Instagram (@nightline.wien) and on our website (wien.nightlines.eu, opens an external URL in a new window).

Passed events 

The online panel discussion was recorded and is available online. It took place on November 11, 2021.

Psychological problems in students were examined from different perspectives and support options for those affected were discussed.

Invited to the podium were:

  • Mag.phil. Marlene Fuhrmann-Ehn, Disability Officer at TU Wien
  • mag. iur. Dr iur. Jasmin Gründling-Riener, head of the study department at the TU Wien
  • Mag.a. Nadja Springer, individual psychosocial counseling for TU students
  • Mag.a. Christine Leitl-Kovacic, Psychosocial group offers for students
  • Julia Macho, HTU social department

The event was opened by VR Kurt Matyas, the moderation was taken over by Louisa Holub/ TU Diversity Management.

Afterwards there was the possibility to ask questions via app (anonymized).

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