For students, Medical Residents and PhD Candidates

The <strong>Counseling Service</strong> supports students experiencing personal or academic difficulties by helping them identify the underlying causes of psychological distress, develop effective coping strategies, and acquire practical tools to address personal and academic challenges constructively.

Available free of charge to students, medical residents and PhD candidates, the service is part of the University's broader commitment to promoting personal well-being and preventing psychological distress. It complements other University initiatives, including the Personal Tutoring Service, the cultural, recreational and sports activities organised through Campus Life, and the University's Nutrition Education programmes.

The counselling programme includes <strong>up to 10 individual sessions</strong>, typically scheduled on a weekly basis, depending on the availability of the assigned counsellor and the individual's needs. Sessions are held in person in the dedicated facilities of <strong>Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma</strong>.

Counselling sessions are available in Italian, English or Spanish.

The University's Counseling and Psychological Support Service does not provide psychiatric care or prescribe medication. Counseling sessions are intended to offer a supportive space for listening, guidance, and assistance in addressing academic and personal challenges.

Please note that the Counseling Service is <strong>not intended for emergencies or acute mental health crises</strong>. If you are experiencing severe or persistent psychological distress or require immediate assistance, please contact the Italian emergency services by calling <strong>112</strong> and follow the instructions provided by the operator.

Individual counseling:

  • Interpersonal and social adjustment difficulties;
  • Anxiety related to examinations, academic performance, graduation, living away from home, or other study-related challenges;
  • Study difficulties that may increase the risk of academic withdrawal;
  • Challenges associated with life transitions and significant personal or academic changes.

> Book an Appointment
(To schedule an individual counselling session, access the e-learning Dashboard and select "Individual Counseling")

<strong>Dr. Paolo Pellegrino</strong>, Physician, Psychotherapist, and Lecturer in Psychology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM) - [email protected] 

Dr. Stefania Sinesi, Psychologist-Psychotherapist - [email protected]

<strong>Dr. Mariarosaria Gilio</strong>, Psychologist and Psychotherapist – [email protected]

Dr. Eleonora Faraone, Nutritionist – [email protected]