Università degli Studi di Roma “Foro Italico”

The Listening and Counseling Desk for University Students (S.A.C.S.), active since October 1, 2018, offers the student community a free and confidential space for psychological counseling. It helps students address difficulties related to adapting to the university environment, time management, and study methods, as well as relational issues with peers and/or professors, and symptoms of anxiety, stress, loss of motivation, and feelings of inadequacy. A short cycle of one-on-one sessions is available (in person or online via Teams). Additionally, in March 2025, the University launched a Staff Listening Desk focused on organizational wellbeing and managing workplace issues such as work-related stress, burnout, conflicts, and mobbing.

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;
• feeling stuck with thesis preparation or the final stages of your degree;
• 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

Note: Access is available for international students (excluding Erasmus/visiting students) and students with disabilities and/or SpLDs (coordination with the University’s inclusion services is highly recommended).

Number of free counseling sessions offered: From 1 up to a maximum of 6 one-on-one sessions (approximately 60 minutes each)
Follow-up: 1 session 4 to 6 months after the final appointment
Professional roles involved: Psychologists and psychotherapists
Head of Service / Contact Person: Prof. Sabrina Pitzalis (Rector’s Delegate for Psychological Wellbeing

Types of support:

• Individual psychological counseling
• Career and Academic Counseling
• Support during transitional phases (starting university, graduating)
• Thesis Preparation Support
• Exam Anxiety and Academic Stress Support
• Support for study skills and time management;
• Organizational wellbeing and work-related stress support for staff.

Sessions are available both in person and online; both options are open to all students.

Services for international and visiting students

The service offers:

• Counseling sessions in English
• Online sessions available (including from abroad)
• Support for cultural adaptation
• Liaison with International Offices

Erasmus students (both incoming and outgoing) can access a short cycle of sessions (1–6 sessions, plus a potential follow-up) under the same conditions as all other students.

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.

In line with University hours, appointments can be requested during the following time slots: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
The service is available 11 months a year (closed in August), for a total of approximately 400 hours per year.

Find us at:

• Elevators
• Accessible restrooms

Note: Venue accessibility (ramps, elevators, restrooms, and signage) is partial. Elevator access is available up to the 3rd floor, followed by a final flight of stairs.