About Us

The Guidance and Psychological Counselling Unit is a professional mental health unit that provides psychological support services to university students and to academic and administrative staff. The clinical psychologists working in the unit address the difficulties individuals experience in emotional, social, academic and professional areas through scientific assessment, individual sessions, follow-up and referral processes.

In addition to individual psychological counselling services, the unit carries out crisis intervention, risk assessment, monitoring of psychopathological symptoms and, where necessary, referral to specialist services. In cases requiring further assessment or treatment, students and staff are referred to the relevant psychiatric and healthcare services, primarily NP Istanbul Hospital.

The Guidance and Psychological Counselling Unit is not only a unit that provides individual support; it also carries out protective and preventive mental health activities across the university. Within this scope, psychoeducation programmes, group work, seminars, workshops and awareness events are organised with the aim of raising mental health awareness.

Our unit also provides supervision and practicum support to promote the professional development of students in the Clinical Psychology Master's Programme. All services are carried out in line with the principles of confidentiality, voluntariness, ethical responsibility, an evidence-based approach and respect for individual differences.

Who Can Benefit?

• Associate degree students
• Undergraduate students
• Graduate students
• International students
• Academic staff
• Administrative staff

When Should You Apply?

• When experiencing intense stress and anxiety
• In cases of exam anxiety and academic performance problems
• In cases of difficulty adapting to university life or the work environment
• When experiencing a loss of motivation
• In cases of communication and relationship problems
• In cases of self-confidence and self-perception issues
• During processes of grief, loss and separation
• When showing signs of burnout
• In cases of difficulty regulating emotions
• During career planning and decision-making processes
• In any situation where a need for psychological support is felt

Application and Assessment Process

1. The application is received.
2. A preliminary assessment is carried out.
3. The applicant is referred to an appropriate specialist.
4. The initial session is held.
5. Individual sessions, group work or referral are planned according to need.
6. The process is regularly monitored and evaluated.

Core Activities

• Individual psychological counselling
• Crisis intervention and psychological first aid
• Psychoeducation activities
• Group counselling practices
• Mental health awareness events
• Risk assessment and follow-up processes
• Internal and external referrals when necessary

Regularly Provided Services

• Individual sessions
• Online counselling services
• Orientation activities
• Support programmes for exam periods
• Academic and personal development seminars
• Staff support sessions

Trainings, Seminars and Events

• Coping with exam anxiety
• Stress management
• Time management
• Building psychological resilience
• Addiction awareness
• Communication skills
• Career planning
• Mental health awareness events
• Orientation programmes

Tips to Facilitate the Process

• Express your needs clearly.
• Be punctual for your appointments.
• Attend sessions regularly.
• Work on the goals set during the counselling process.
• Do not hesitate to seek support again when needed.
• Check whether your application has been registered in the system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

Phone: +90 (216) 400 22 22 Extension: 2884, 2850
E-mail: pdb@uskudar.edu.tr
Campus: Üsküdar University Campuses
Working Hours: Services are provided during weekday working hours. (08.30-17.30)