Study Psychologist

The study psychologist offers individual counselling and guidance in e.g. concentration, time management, stress, thesis writing and motivation The study psychologist’s services are free of charge and targeted for Bachelor’s, Master’s and research students at the University of Vaasa.

Services of the study psychologist

The study psychologist work e.g. with improving time management, progression of studies as well as enhancing motivation and personal well-being. Together with the study psychologist you can work on how to solve learning related issues related or discuss your study goals.

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When to contact the study psychologist?

The counselling focuses on difficulties with the progression of studies or related issues, such as:

  • Concentration
  • Time management or the feeling you’re not getting things done
  • Anxiety (e.g. performance anxiety or participating in group work)
  • Stress management
  • Maintaining your ability to study
  • Developing your study and learning skills
  • Difficulties with your thesis or with the writing process
  • Issues related to motivation
  • Strength and energy
  • Returning to your studies after a long break

The psychologist works together with you to find solutions, enhance study skills, improve efficiency and develop new ways of thinking and acting in order to enhance the prerequisites for studying.

The study psychologist is bound by confidentiality. The content of the discussions will be kept private and confidential. Typically, students can have 1–3 sessions, with a maximum of 5. The discussion is scheduled to last a maximum of 45 minutes.

You can book an appointment with the study psychologist from the Bookings system via student intranet Jolla. In case of need for special support and guidance, or individual arrangements for your studies, exams, or maturity test, please contact studypsychologist(at)uwasa.fi.

The study psychologist does not carry out psychological assessments, treat or diagnose mental health disorders or any other health issues. If you need help with issues of this kind, please contact FSHS or your health centre.

Study skills cource

Study Skills” (OPIS 0190) is aimed at all students and intended to help them develop their study skills. On this online-course students gain useful tips for time management, study techniques, group work skills, motivation and general well-being. It is highly recommendable to accomplish the course at the beginning of the studies.

Reception Hours

Appointments

  • On even weeks in the Service Point on the 1st floor of Tervahovi, room B108.2
  • On odd weeks remotely, email invitation will be sent to the zoom-meeting

Appointment times:

  • Monday 12.30 – 13.15, 1.45 – 14.30 and 15 – 15.45
  • Tuesday 12.30 – 13.15, 1.45 – 14.30 and 15 – 15.45
  • Wednesday 12.30–13.15
  • Thursday 12.30–13.15

You can book an appointment with the study psychologist from the Bookings system via student intranet Jolla.

Contact information

Juha Simola
Study psychologist
E-mail: studypsychologist(at)uwasa.fi  
Tel: +358 29 449 8494  OR  +358 50 5748 29

If you need individual study arrangements please contact studypsychologist(at)uwasa.fi.