Although all conversations with the student counsellor are in the strictest confidence, it is of course possible that you’d prefer to contact an external organisation.
Information about the cost and possible reimbursement of mental health services and medical care in Belgium can be found with the 'mutualiteit', with specific information for students (EEA- as well as non-EEA residents).
- Community Help Service offers mental health services from psychologists, psychotherapists and a psychiatrist in English (and other languages), for a variety of issues. Their website states that a reasonable fee for the service will be determined considering several factors, but that no-one will be turned away for lack of funds.
- The ‘Centre for Public Well-being’ (Centrum voor Algemeen Welzijn or CAW) offers free support in English (though their website is written in Dutch). You can contact them on 0800/15 13 500; the number is free and can be called even without any call credit on your phone (Mon-Fri; 9h-17h; 9am-5pm). They offer a walk-in service without appointment on various locations in Brussels (and other cities).
- For a small fee, you can consult with a professional at the ‘Centre for Mental Healthcare’ (Centrum voor Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg or CGGZ), at different locations. Their team consists of psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers. Call them to make an appointment. There may be a waiting list. They collaborate with community interpreters if necessary, to provide support in your mother tongue.
- Merhaba works to unite and empower the LGBT+ community with a migrant background. They offer a free and strictly confidential counselling service, either in person or over the phone. The Rainbow House is a safe haven where LGBTQI persons and their friends can get information, enjoy a hearty welcome or simply meet up.
- TEJO offers free counselling sessions with a professional therapist for young people up to 20 years old, with a maximum of 10 appointments. All counsellors are volunteers and counselling is available in English, French and German. Other languages may be possible. You can call to make an appointment, or go there during opening hours.
Extensive information on all available mental health resources in Brussels Capital Region can be found here (website in Dutch and French only).
Would you prefer to consult with a registered psychologist in private practice? Help is available in a multitude of languages. Do check with your health insurance fund (‘mutualiteit’/‘mutualité’) or with your insurer about the possibilities for (partial) reimbursement. Private practices Faresa and Vijfhoek are private partners of the school, where counselling is available in different languages.
If you had or still have your own counsellor, psychologist or therapist abroad, consider the possibility of connecting with them online for advice or support, if that is what you prefer.
Don’t forget, you can also talk to your GP about your physical and mental well-being, as well as ask questions about recommended referrals. Still looking for a general practitioner in Brussels? Look no further!
Got any other questions, for example about housing, financial support, culture and sports, mobility, student restaurants or student jobs? Then you should definitely take a look at what STUVO has to offer.
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This organization offers an individual 3-month trajectory with a professional coach for the very reasonable fee of 70 euros. For participants from 17 to 27 years old. Matches can be made with English- or French-speaking coaches. More information here. 
