You can reach out to SIASP if you are experiencing a period of psychological difficulty related to your studies, adjustment to university life, or personal and relational challenges. ...

SIASP provides support for a wide range of psychological wellbeing needs, including emotional distress, study-related difficulties, relational problems, anxiety management, social isolation, family-related challenges, or periods of personal crisis.

You can access the service by completing the online form available on the UniPa website. Once the form has been submitted, you will be contacted by SIASP staff to begin the support process

SIASP is available from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
You can reach the service by calling +39 091 23890637 or by writing to siasp@unipa.it 

Psychological support activities are provided throughout the academic year and scheduled directly with the assigned professional.
In the event of a temporary suspension (for example, during holiday periods or university closures), the dates of closure will be clearly indicated on the website.

SIASP brings together and coordinates existing psychological support services within the University, including the Psychological Counselling Service of the COT (Centre for Guidance and Tutoring). It represents a unified and coordinated structure at the University level.

After completing the online form, you will receive an email at your official institutional address (@you.unipa.it) to schedule a first meeting. In some cases, you may also be contacted by phone.

Waiting times may vary depending on the number of requests received. The SIASP team is committed to ensuring response times that are appropriate to the nature and urgency of the difficulties reported.

The support process may range from 1 to 5 sessions (extendable up to 10), and up to 24 sessions in more complex cases. The overall duration is determined on the basis of the clinical assessment and the individual needs of each student.

You can contact SIASP by email if you wish to cancel or modify your request. It is helpful to briefly explain the reason, so the team can better reorganize the service and manage appointments effectively.

Yes, you may interrupt the process at any time. However, it is recommended that you inform the professional who is supporting you, so that the process can be concluded in a shared and constructive way.

SIASP offers short-term clinical psychological support to the UniPa student community.
The AMU (University Medical Clinic) is also open to UniPa students and provides general healthcare services, including psychological care, but through different access procedures.

The AMU is an integrated unit within SIASP and may take charge of students who have requested psychological support, when the healthcare professional considers a psychiatric consultation appropriate.

No. Psychology students will never be assigned to lecturers with whom they have an academic or assessment relationship. This ensures full respect for privacy and adherence to the professional ethical code.

No. Even if the process began before graduation, it must be concluded by the time your degree is awarded. You will, however, have the opportunity to discuss goals and timing with your assigned professional before completing the programme.

A psychologist is a professional with a degree in psychology and a licence to practise.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specialized in psychiatry.
A psychotherapist is a psychologist (or, in some cases, a psychiatrist) who has completed a recognized specialization in psychotherapy.

Being supported by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or psychotherapist does not necessarily depend on the severity of your difficulty, but rather on the nature of your concerns, your personal needs, and the therapeutic goals agreed upon with the healthcare professional.