Counselling services of the Studentenwerk Freiberg

Studentenwerk Freiberg bietet ein umfangreiches Beratungsangebot

"Studying is the best time of your life!" - We often hear this, and there is a lot to be said for it. But we also know that there are moments when this time is less carefree. Exam stress, financial worries, self-doubt or personal challenges such as illness or pregnancy can put a strain on your time at university.

The Studentenwerk Freiberg is there to help you when studying becomes a challenge. Whether it's exam nerves, writer's block or personal crises - our counselling is there for you! Come to our open consultation hours, use our practical online appointment planner or contact us by e-mail (termine@swf.tu-freiberg.de). We will arrange an appointment as soon as possible to find solutions together.

Social counselling

Whether you have financial difficulties, housing issues or other social concerns - our social counselling service supports you in all matters relating to your studies and helps you find individual solutions.

Psychosocial counselling

Stress, anxiety or personal crises: In our psychosocial counselling service, you will find a sympathetic ear and support to help you overcome challenges in your studies and private life.

Seminars & Workshops

Our seminars and workshops offer students practical help on topics such as time management, exam nerves and personal development - ideal for actively shaping their studies and mastering challenges with ease.

External counselling services

We work together with external consulting partners who specialise in specific topics and problem areas and are available to supplement our services if required.

Insurances

Whether it's health insurance, liability or accident insurance - we can advise you on important insurance policies during your studies and provide information on legal requirements and private insurance options.

Frequently asked questions - FAQ

Students at TU Bergakademie Freiberg and Mittweida University of Applied Sciences receive psychological counselling at the psychosocial counselling centre:

  • Individual counselling and couples counselling
  • Self-help groups
  • Tutorial coaching
  • Topic-specific workshops

We usually manage to offer you an initial consultation within two weeks.

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Online appointment booking

In acute crises, a kind of shock state often occurs with confusion and inappropriate behaviour (e.g. stereotypical movements). The ability to concentrate, attention and judgement can be impaired, as can the ability to make decisions.

Thinking is often severely restricted. Uncontrolled emotions can occur, e.g. very depressive or nervous reactions, which are also colloquially summarised as a "nervous breakdown". Physical symptoms may include headaches, fever, malaise or circulatory disorders.

As soon as there is an immediate danger to yourself or others (especially suicide risk) in such a situation, you should not hesitate to call a psychiatric emergency service, the emergency services (112) or the police (110) immediately.

If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, you can:

  • go to your doctor or call him,
  • Contact a hospital (psychiatric department),
  • Contact the medical (psychiatric) on-call service (EU-wide tel.: 116 117),
  • contact a help or counselling service for acute crisis situations, for example the telephone counselling service (www.telefonseelsorge.de), an anonymous, free 24/7 counselling service at 0800 – 1110111 or 0800 - 1110222

Our counselling service is free of charge for students of TU Bergakademie Freiberg and Hochschule Mittweida.

No! We are obliged to maintain confidentiality towards third parties regarding your personal data, such as name, degree programme, semester, religious affiliation, medical history, etc. and also regarding the content of the conversations entrusted to us. This means that everything you entrust to us in the context of counselling remains in the counselling rooms.

To arrange an appointment, book your appointment online or by mail (termine@swf.tu-freiberg.de).

There are many and varied offers on the Internet that can be of help to you. One of these sites is "Your masterplan".

Your contact persons

Diana Boeck

Social counselling & hardship fund of DSW e. V.

Diana.Boeck@swf.tu-freiberg.de
Telephone: 03731 383202

Address:
Social counselling office (1st floor)
Petersstraße 5 | 09599 Freiberg
OR
Advice centre | House 3 (ground floor)
Am Schwanenteich 8 | 09648 Mittweida

Pia Kindermann

Psychosocial counselling

Pia.Kindermann@swf.tu-freiberg.de
Telephone: 03731 383207

Address:
Psychosocial Counselling Office (1st floor)
Petersstraße 5 | 09599 Freiberg
OR
Advice centre | House 3 (ground floor)
Am Schwanenteich 8 | 09648 Mittweida