Space for conversation, calming down and finding a new direction

Studying at an art school is beautiful but challenging. It often brings high demands, internal pressure, expectations – and with it fatigue, doubts or feelings that “I should do better”.

You can turn to psychological counselling for any situation that is weighing you down, holding you back or upsetting you – whether it is related to your studies, personal life, artistic work or relationships.

Fever, stress, feelings of exhaustion
Difficulty concentrating or motivating
Anxiety, inner insecurity, comparison with
Communication and relationship problems
Personal or study crisis
Conflicts between students and teachers on an individual level

For students experiencing stress, pressure or loss of motivation
For those who are struggling but don’t want to be on their own
For anyone who wants to understand what’s happening to him – and how to deal with it

Individual meetings
Meetings are confidential and discreet (confidentiality and respect for the ČAP Code of Ethics are a matter of course)
In a safe environment outside the premises of HF JAMU and at your pace
Length of one session: 45 minutes
Up to five sessions in total, or just a single interview.
There is no need to make an appointment – just call and make an appointment

PhDr. Andrea Mikotová, Ph.D. (psychologist and therapist)
e-mail: a.mikotova@post.jamu.cz

Psychologist, lecturer and therapist. From 2008 to 2023 she was a lecturer at JAMU, since 2023 she has been working in her therapeutic practice. Her lecturing activities focus mainly on the education of music teachers.
Where counselling takes place: Minská 13. Please go through the passage into the courtyard, where there are steps and a bell on the right. Public transport stop.

When you feel it’s too much
When you need to stop and breathe
When you’re looking for a space where you can be yourself – without fear of judgement

Write to: a.mikotova@post.jamu.cz

Advice is free for all JAMU students

You don’t need to know exactly what you need. You just need to know that you don’t want to be on your own.

Counselling, consultations, crisis centres

Immediate help in a crisis situation (death of a close person, loss of a job, break-up, etc.):

Crisis Centre of the Brno University Hospital – psychiatric-psychological first aid; it operates 24 hours a day.
Blue Line – this includes a helpline (phone and chat) and personal counselling

Signposts for finding a professional psychotherapist and advice on how to choose a therapist:

Psychotherapeutic help in a difficult life situation for those who cannot afford therapy for financial reasons:

Social Clinic

Legal aid, counselling and other direct support to people at risk of domestic and sexual violence, and programmes for coping with aggression:

Practical and proven mental health information:

Your professional roles can be challenging – there is no need to carry them alone.

Teaching and professional activity in art higher education carries with it not only inspiration and fulfilment, but also a long-term burden.

The combination of teaching, self-creation, mentoring students, and responsibility for the quality of the artistic and educational process can gradually lead to fatigue, mental overload, or doubts that we often don’t allow ourselves the space to process.

Psychological counseling at JAMU is a safe place to share and reflect on these topics – and to seek ways to care for oneself with an awareness of professional and personal responsibility.

Individual meetings (in person or online)
Meetings are confidential and discreet (confidentiality and respect for the ČAP Code of Ethics are a matter of course)
In a safe environment outside the premises of HF JAMU and at your pace
Length of one session: 45 minutes
Up to five sessions in total, or just a single interview.
There is no need to make an appointment – just call and make an appointment

PhDr. Andrea Mikotová, Ph.D. (psychologist and therapist)
e-mail: a.mikotova@post.jamu.cz

Psychologist, lecturer and therapist. From 2008 to 2023 she was a lecturer at JAMU, since 2023 she has been working in her therapeutic practice. Her lecturing activities focus mainly on the education of music teachers.
Where counselling takes place: Minská 13. Please go through the passage into the courtyard, where there are steps and a bell on the right. Public transport stop.

Do you feel you could use some support? Get in touch.

To arrange a consultation: a.mikotova@post.jamu.cz
The service is discreet and free of charge and can be used by pedagogical and non-teaching employees of JAMU.

You don’t have to have a “good reason”. Just that something is out of balance. Mental resilience is not a given. It needs to be built.

Psychological counselling