Study counselling psychologist and school social worker
The services of a study counselling psychologist and school social worker are available to basic vocational qualification students at TAKK throughout their studies. The services for TAKK students are organised by the wellbeing services county of Pirkanmaa
The so called on-demand training students coming from outside the EU are served by TAKK’s own social counsellor (see further information below).
Study counselling psychologist
The vocational qualification students have the right to counselling, advice, and support appointments to the psychologist in matters related to well-being, studies, and life situations.
During the appointments, e.g. the following can be discussed:
- study stress and exhaustion
- nervousness
- anxiety symptoms and decreased mood, and
- different crisis situations
The visits are preventive and short-term. The services of a psychologist are always voluntary, confidential, and free of charge. The psychologist can be met by appointment - appointments by text message, phone, or email.
Further information
Vocational qualification and preparatory education, i.e. TUVA students at Nirva campus
- Study Counselling Psychologist Henna Lehtonen
- booking appointments tel. 040 129 5778, henna.lehtonen@pirha.fi
- appointments available on Thursdays and Fridays at Nirva campus. The place agreed on when booking the appointment.
Vocational qualification and preparatory education, i.e. TUVA students at Tampereen valtatie campus
- Study Counselling Psychologist Hanna Meri
- booking appointments tel. 044 486 3835, hanna.meri@pirha.fi
- appointments on Thursdays, room 156
The wellbeing services county of Pirkanmaa is responsible for organising psychological services.
Non-EU students
On-demand training students are not entitled to the psychologist and school social worker services (Act on Vocational Education and Training 531/2017, 33 §).
The so called on-demand training students coming from outside the EU are served by TAKK’s own social counsellor in the situations described above.