Psychological Counselling

We all go through difficult phases in our private lives or at university. It’s not always possible to overcome such difficulties quickly or without assistance. If you find yourself in such a phase, do not hesitate to accept our help.

What we can offer

We all go through difficult phases in our private lives or at university. It’s not always possible to overcome such difficulties quickly or without assistance. If you find yourself in such a phase, do not hesitate to accept our help.

The Psychosocial Counselling Centre provides confidential individual sessions or group meetings if you’re troubled by

  • Exam anxiety or learning difficulties
  • Loneliness or a lack of contacts
  • Problems with your parents
  • Stress with friends or in a relationship
  • Feelings of sadness, self-doubt or anxiety
  • Anxieties about the future or disorientation
  • Alcohol, drugs and other dependencies

or any other worries.

To ensure that problems do not develop into an insurmountable crisis, we’ll work with you to figure out a solution.

You are not alone!

Sometimes it may help just to know that you’re not alone with your problems. And yet most students don’t realise that many of their fellow students have similar problems.

According to a study carried out by our umbrella organisation, the Deutsches Studentenwerk (German National Association for Student Affairs), a quarter of all students experience serious mental health problems at university.

And yet crises can be managed – you can prepare for difficult situations long before they occur. Our Counselling Centre team will help you prepare for such situations.

What to expect from the first session?

Young man in consultation

During the first session, you’ll have sufficient time to describe your problem. Together, we’ll then consider what kind of support may help you – for example, ongoing counselling sessions here at the PSB, pair or group sessions, or a place on one of our courses or workshops.

If you require additional assistance, we’ll help you find the services you need. Examples include the various counselling and advisory services offered by the universities and the City of Osnabrück, or registered therapists, doctors or clinics.

What's the objective of counselling?

The short-term objective of counselling is to cope with a problem you may have. We’ll help you gain a deeper understanding of your problems and the experiences that caused them. We’ll guide you in finding solutions to your problems and in developing the courage to make the necessary changes.

Where study-related problems are concerned, we’ll work with you to figure out the reasons why you’re unable to learn effectively. Together, we’ll develop individual strategies to prepare you for your exams, enabling you to cope with day-to-day student life and with exams.

Arrange an appointment now

Have courage. If you’re unable to make progress with personal issues or study-related problems, why not seek our professional assistance? We warmly welcome students from Osnabrück University, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Osnabrück and Lingen campuses) and the University of Vechta, as well as students from the Private Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Technik Diepholz who study at the Vechta site.

All counselling sessions, workshops and courses are free of charge. It goes without saying that everything you tell us will be treated confidentially.

To find out who to contact, please see the overview:

psb Osnabrück

Our team

In the Counselling Team, we have six qualified psychologists (four women and two men) who work within a broad range of therapeutic approaches. To make an appointment, contact Martina Schnieder or Anke Pape at the Office.

Getting information and an appointment

To get information or an appointment, simply call the Office, write them an email, or drop by during office hours. You’ll be given the earliest appointment possible for your first session – with a male or female counsellor, as requested.

Osnabrück Student Services Psychosocial Counselling Centre
Phone:+49 541 96925-80
Fax:+49 541 96925-00
Email:psb@sw-os.de*
Address:Sedanstraße 1
49076 Osnabrück
Building SW 03 (go to sitemap)
Bus routes:11, 12, 13, 21, S10, R11
Opening hours:Monday – Thursday 9.00 ­­am – 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Friday 9.00 am – 1.00 pm

* Since communication by e-mail with the Studentenwerk Osnabrück is not encrypted, we cannot guarantee confidentiality for information that you send to us in this way!

Acute crisis?

Students in an acute crisis require immediate assistance. These organisations can provide assistance 24/7.

psb Vechta

Our team

Kerstin Horngacher is our counsellor in Vechta. She’s a qualified psychologist who works with various counselling and therapeutic approaches to suit individual needs.

Getting information and an appointment 

Students in Vechta are requested to contact Martina Schnieder or Anke Pape at the Office in Osnabrück. They’ll then promptly be given an appointment with Ms. Horngacher in Vechta for their first session.

Office in Osnabrück
Phone:+49 541 96925-80
Fax:+49 541 96925-00
Email:psb@sw-os.de*
Opening hours:Monday – Thursday 9.00 ­­am – 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Friday 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
Dipl.-Psych. Kerstin Horngacher
Phone:+49 4441 15492
Usually Tuesdays and Thursdays 11.45 am – 12.15 pm
Email:kerstin.horngacher@sw-os.de*
Psychosoziale Beratungsstelle des Studentenwerks Osnabrück – Psychologische Beratung Vechta
Address:Universitätsstraße 1, refectory building, next to the Cafeteria
49377 Vechta (Go to sitemap)

* Since communication by e-mail with the Studentenwerk Osnabrück is not encrypted, we cannot guarantee confidentiality for information that you send to us in this way!

Acute crisis?

Students in an acute crisis require immediate assistance. These organisations can provide assistance 24/7.

psb Lingen

Our team

In Lingen, counselling is provided by Psychologist Tobias Amelsberg. He works with various counselling and therapeutic approaches to suit individual needs.

Getting information and an appointment

Students in Lingen are requested to contact Martina Schnieder or Anke Pape at the Office in Osnabrück. They’ll then promptly be given an appointment with Mr. Amelsberg in Lingen for their first session.

Office in Osnabrück
Phone:+49 541 96925-80
Fax:+49 541 96925-00
Email:psb@sw-os.de*
Opening hours:Monday – Thursday 9.00 ­­am – 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Friday 9.00 am – 1.00 pm

* Since communication by e-mail with the Studentenwerk Osnabrück is not encrypted, we cannot guarantee confidentiality for information that you send to us in this way!

Osnabrück Student Services Psychosocial Counselling Centre
– Lingen Office
Address:

Kaiserstr. 10c
49809 Lingen

Room 0230 in the KC-building
Directly on campus

Acute crisis?

Students in an acute crisis require immediate assistance. These organisations can provide assistance 24/7.