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.

Services in English are run by Kristina Vintonjak. She also speaks Ukranian, Russian and French.

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

After arranging a meeting with one of our counsellors, you will have an initial consultation. This first meeting is non-binding and serves mainly to get an overview of your situation. The consultation usually lasts about 50 minutes and takes the form of an individual conversation. During this meeting, you and the counsellor will agree on the next steps.

Sessions usually take place in person at the Counselling and Career Centre office (ZB1-414b, see map, opposite room B37), or at another prearranged location. They can also be held online (via MS Teams).

The consultation can be a one-time session or, if needed, a series of meetings. Due to capacity limits, the number of sessions is restricted to a maximum of five per semester. Please note that the psychological counselling service does not replace long-term psychotherapeutic care.

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.