Psychological Counselling

The Psychological Counselling Service is a safe space for anyone in need of free mental health support. If something is troubling you, don’t hesitate to reach out — together with our counsellors, we will look for the right solution. Whether you are facing a crisis situation, difficulties affecting your studies, long-term family or personal issues, or challenges in relationships, we can help you find the support you need.

We take every situation seriously and always strive to provide you with the best possible support.

You can reach out to us, for example, if:

• you are going through a difficult life situation
• you are experiencing problems related to your studies
• you struggle with depression or anxiety
• you are facing challenges in your personal life (partner, family, or peer relationships)
• you feel worried about the future
• you are dealing with stress or other unpleasant emotions
• you want to work on your personal growth

• Psychological counselling
• Short-term psychotherapeutic support
• Crisis intervention

Counselor can also correctly refer you to other specialist help if needed.

The counselling is completely discreet and no one will know about it unless you choose to make it known yourself. It is also possible to meet outside the school building. We provide all services completely free of charge.

To book an initial consultation, please contact kristina.vintonjak@vscht.cz from your university email address and briefly describe the type of difficulties you are experiencing. The counsellor will then get back to you as soon as possible with a link to the Bookings reservation system, where you can tentatively select a consultation date and time.

For employees, the psychological counselling is run by Mgr. et Ing. Jana Houserová, please, contact her via e-mail (Jana1.Houserova@vscht.cz).

Once you have arranged an appointment, you will attend an initial consultation. The initial consultation is non-binding and is primarily intended to help us understand your situation and needs. The consultation usually lasts 50 minutes and takes the form of an individual conversation. During the meeting, you will discuss and agree on the next steps with the counsellor.

Consultations usually take place in person in one of the counselling rooms at the Counselling and Career Centre (room ZB1-414b or room ZB1-402, opposite classroom B37). Alternatively, they can take place at another location agreed upon in advance or online via MS Teams.

The consultation may be a one-off meeting or, if needed, a series of follow-up sessions. The counselling service provides short-term, focused support addressing a specific difficulty. Typically, 4–6 consultations are provided. In justified cases, this number may be extended in agreement with the counsellor.

Please note that the services provided by the Psychological Counselling Centre do not replace long-term psychotherapy. After their counselling has ended, students may use the service again in the future.

UCT Prague fully supports positive relationships within the university environment, respect for others, and a collegial, open, and balanced approach to conduct and communication. If you find yourself in a situation that you perceive as inappropriate and/or contrary to ethical principles, you can contact the Ombudsperson: Klára Muzikářová, through the newly established anonymous chat.

All information on how to report your experience, the procedures followed by the university, and related guidelines can be found on the Good Relationships at UCT page.

In the case of an acute mental health crisis (e.g., sudden loss, traumatic event, onset of acute anxiety or depressive states, sudden worsening of existing mental health issues, or other challenging situations not described above), please contact 24/7 crisis services and organizations outside UCT Prague.