Libera Università Maria Ss Assunta (LUMSA)

LUMSA’s Psychological Counseling Service offers a free psychological support space for students and PhD candidates (also available in English), both in person and online. It is designed for anyone experiencing periods of difficulty or crisis related to anxiety and emotional distress, social and relationship issues, stress management, doubts regarding academic, professional, or vocational paths, as well as family, relationship, or family-of-origin difficulties. The process includes up to a maximum of 7 sessions with licensed psychologists and psychotherapists, aimed at exploring challenges and identifying practical options to transform difficulties into opportunities for personal growth.
Webpage: https://lumsa.it/it/servizio-di-consulenza-psicologica

The service is open to students experiencing difficulties related to:

• adjusting to university life
• exam anxiety, stress, and difficulty concentrating;
• uncertainty about your choice of study;
• relationship and emotional difficulties;
• feelings of disorientation, isolation, or general dissatisfaction;

The service is free of charge and open to all currently enrolled students, specifically to:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students
• PhD students and specializing students
• Erasmus students (both incoming and outgoing)
• Students with Disabilities and/or Specific Learning Difficulties

Number of free counseling sessions offered: 7
Follow-up: 1 session, 6 months after the final appointment
Professional team involved: Psychologists and psychotherapists (dedicated team)
Head of Service: Prof. Marco Cacioppo
Team Coordinator: Prof. Simona De Stasio

Types of support:

• Individual psychological counseling
• Career and Academic Counseling
• Support during transitional phases (starting university, graduating)
• Exam Anxiety and Academic Stress Support
• Stress Management
• Social and Relational Difficulties
  
• Family and Relationship Difficulties
• Issues related to the family of origin

Sessions are held in person.

Online sessions are available to:

• Erasmus and International Exchange Students (online upon request)
• Students at regional campuses
• Students with disabilities or mobility impairments

Services for international and visiting students

The service provides specific support measures for Erasmus and international students:

• Counseling sessions in English
• Coordination with international offices

If you feel the need for a chat, want more information, or would like to find out how our counseling services can support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Fill out the fields below, and a WAVE network representative will get back to you as soon as possible to offer a listening ear and support.

N.B. Requests must be sent from your institutional email address. Any changes or cancellations must be communicated at least 3 days in advance to consulenzapsicologica@lumsa.it.

Appointments can be requested during the following time slots: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Any temporary closures or service suspensions will be announced on the dedicated webpage: https://lumsa.it/it/servizio-di-consulenza-psicologica.

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Campus accessibility:

• Wheelchair ramps
• Elevators
• Accessible restrooms
• Dedicated signage

Architectural barriers: None