The Counselling Centre provides free psychological support to all ELTE students and employees, both in English and Hungarian.

What we offer

Studying or working abroad might be challenging at points, and sometimes you might feel that it is difficult to cope with everything alone. If you would like to talk to a professional in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment, please feel free to reach out to us to discuss your concerns. This service is free of charge, and is totally confidential.

Some of the most common issues we usually address include 

• Academic difficulties (e.g. motivation, procrastination, burnout) 

• Relationship issues (friends, family, romantic partners)

• Coping with loss and grief

• Dealing with anxiety, lack of self-esteem, loneliness or depression

• Managing mood swings, anger issues or other emotional challenges

• Coping with the independence and responsibilities that arise from being away from home

How it works

At our centre, we offer short-term psychological counselling. As opposed to long-term therapies, a short-term counselling process is more focused and goal-oriented, and it usually revolves around the most important or relevant problem you face in your current life situation. The counselling sessions can help you clarify issues, identify effective strategies to cope, and you can begin to implement changes to see positive improvements in your life. 

How to schedule an appointment

If you study at the Faculty of Informatics or if you are a BA/MA student of the Faculty of Law, then you should apply for counselling at your faculty’s student support centre (see below). If you study at any other faculty of the university, you can register with the Counselling Centre at the following email:

E-mail address for registration: counselling@ppk.elte.hu

Registration for counselling is possible only by email. In response to the e-mail, we will send you a form, and your registration will be complete only after you fill out the form. After that, one of our psychologist colleagues will contact you to schedule an appointment. 

You can read more about us on our website: https://www.ppk.elte.hu/en/counselling

Students of the Faculty of Informatics and the Faculty of Law

Faculty of Informatics 

If you study at the Faculty of Informatics, you should contact the Student Support Centre as they provide a wide range of services on your campus. 

Student Support Centre - website: https://dtk.elte.hu/main-page/

Psychological Counselling: https://dtk.elte.hu/student-counselling-2/

E-mail address for registration: studentconsult@inf.elte.hu

Registration form:  https://dtk.elte.hu/appointment-for-counselling/

Faculty of Law

Students who study at the BA/MA level at the Faculty of Law and have an active student status can register for counselling via email. 

Website: https://www.ajk.elte.hu/tanacsado_pszichologus

E-mail address for registration: tanacsadas@ajk.elte.hu

Peer Support 

The International Peer-Counselling Organisation (IPCO) is a student-led volunteer initiative dedicated to supporting the well-being of international students at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). Through peer-led group activities and individual peer support conversations, IPCO aims to create a supportive and inclusive community where students can connect, share experiences, and navigate the challenges of university life together.

For more information, visit our website:

https://sites.google.com/view/ipcoppk