Study Psychologists

Study psychologists provide special guidance and counselling when other student advisory services have not been of enough help.
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When to contact a study psychologist?

You can book an appointment with a study psychologists if:
  • You are enrolled as a student at the University of Oulu or UniOGS or if you are an exchange student (the services are not available to Open University students).
  • If the tutor teaching and Faculty Study Services have not been helpful enough.
You can contact a study psychologist if you need help with:
  • Stalled studies or thesis work
  • Study skills
  • Time and life management
  • Procrastination
  • Perfectionism
  • Stage fright
  • Motivation issues
  • Coping with study related stress
  • Returning to studies after a long break
  • Learning and concentration disabilities (non-diagnostic)
Study psychologists:

Pauliina Silva, Hanna-Liisa Kärsämä, Tuomas Lukkari, Kersti Lantto and Piatta Pynnönen.

Note!

Appointment booking is closed and will reopen on January 7, 2026.

Booking an Appointment

Appointment booking is closed and will reopen on January 7, 2026.

Group and workshops

You can find more information and registration instructions on the Groups and Workshops page.


The groups and workshops are facilitated by study psychologists and other staff members from the from the Learning Support and Wellbeing Centre.

Autumn Groups:

Study together

Other events and activities

Frequently asked questions