International Peer-Counselling Organisation - IPCO

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Budapest
International Peer-Counselling Organisation - IPCO

IPCO is a volunteer student organisation that aims to improve mental health in the student population at ELTE University of Budapest.

IPCO offers international students the opportunity to talk to trained peers in a safe environment.

05/06/2026

What is IPCO?
International Peer-Counselling Organisation (IPCO), established by psychology students undergoing their MA degree in Clinical and Health Psychology & Educational and Counseling Psychology.
We aspire to improve students’ mental health by offering free peer-support services to all international students of ELTE.
If you need professional help due to your diagnosis or any major mental health challenge you are experiencing don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Counselling Center of ELTE for help and assistance

17/04/2026

Procrastination is rarely about time management. More often, it’s about the thoughts that quietly shape avoidance: “I’ll fail,” “It’s too much,” “I need to feel ready first.”

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on this exact loop—how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors reinforce each other. When we learn to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, we can slowly interrupt the cycle that keeps us stuck.

CBT doesn’t aim for perfect thinking. It aims for more flexible thinking—thoughts that make action possible, even when motivation is low.

Progress often begins not with doing more, but with thinking differently about what “doing” even means.

What is IPCO?
International Peer-Counselling Organisation (IPCO) was established by psychology students pursuing their MA in Clinical & Health Psychology and Educational & Counseling Psychology.

We aim to improve students’ mental health by offering free peer-support services to all international students of ELTE.

If you need professional help due to a diagnosis or major mental health challenge, please reach out to the ELTE Counselling Center.

12/04/2026

Füge Udvar — a fun, student-friendly courtyard known for games, billiards, and a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to hang out and meet people 🎱✨

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2tXsNTpmwpVAgNyLA?g_st=ic

Szimpla Kert — an iconic, artsy ruin space where students and internationals gather, explore, and socialize in a unique setting 🎨🌿

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vHSSNDsiCupq2GSF8?g_st=ic

Gozsdu Udvar — a lively passage filled with lights, restaurants, and constant movement, making it a perfect spot for meeting new people and enjoying the city’s social energy 🌃✨

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xyv7mWmXDjUp56dX9?g_st=ic

What is IPCO?
International Peer-Counselling Organisation (IPCO), established by psychology students undergoing their MA degree in Clinical and Health Psychology & Educational and Counseling Psychology.
We aspire to improve students’ mental health by offering free peer-support services to all international students of ELTE.
If you need professional help due to your diagnosis or any major mental health challenge you are experiencing don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Counselling Center of ELTE for help and assistance

27/03/2026

21/03/2026

🧚🏼‍♀️🌱 We encourage you to discover new places as the spring is opening our windows!
Traveling within Hungary is very affordable, so take your things and explore it. 🚞

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day.🌷

To the women who carry entire worlds within them — strength and tenderness, courage and doubt, fire and grace.
May we keep building spaces where women are heard, respected, and free to become everything they are meant to be.

What is IPCO?
International Peer-Counselling Organisation (IPCO) was established by psychology students pursuing their MA in Clinical & Health Psychology and Educational & Counseling Psychology.

We aim to improve students’ mental health by offering free peer-support services to all international students of ELTE.

If you need professional help due to a diagnosis or major mental health challenge, please reach out to the ELTE Counselling Center.

02/03/2026

⏰✨ APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! ✨⏰
Good news! 💙
The application deadline to become an IPCO member has been extended until March 8th, 23:59.
If you were thinking about applying but needed a little more time — this is your sign. 🌱
🌍 Why Join IPCO?
IPCO is a voluntary, independent student organization of International Psychology MA students at ELTE.
We provide peer support, workshops, and psychoeducational content to help students feel heard, supported, and empowered.
By joining, you can:
✨ Gain hands-on experience in peer support
✨ Develop communication & group facilitation skills
✨ Work in a supportive, like-minded community
✨ Receive supervision & professional guidance
✨ Strengthen your CV with meaningful university experience
📝 How to Apply
It’s simple!
Fill out the application form before March 8th, 23:59.
Don’t wait until the last minute 😉
If you’re passionate about mental health, peer support, and student well-being — we would love to hear from you.

19/02/2026

Uni stress? Thesis brain? Emotional overload?

Movement is one of the most powerful (and underrated) mental health tools we have. It reduces anxiety, improves sleep, boosts focus, and helps regulate your mood 🧠✨

If you're in Budapest, here are some student-friendly options:

🏃‍♀️ Running & Outdoor Movement
• Running Latte – A social running club in Budapest that combines movement + community. Great if you need motivation and new connections.
• Városliget (City Park) – Open green space near Heroes’ Square, perfect for light runs, structured workouts, or long mental-health walks.

🏋️‍♀️ Gyms (Affordable + Central)
• 4% Fitness GYM – Ráday u. 16, 1092 (near Kálvin tér)
• Nr1 Fitness Kálvin 24/7 – Kecskeméti u. 14, 1053

(Ask about student/ISIC discounts!)

🧘‍♀️ Yoga for Anxiety & Grounding
• THE YOGA Downtown – Báthory utca 20, 1054
• Bindusar Yoga Studio – Jókai tér 3, 1061

You don’t need intense workouts — just consistency. Even 30 minutes a few times a week can genuinely shift your mental state 💛

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What is IPCO?
International Peer-Counselling Organisation (IPCO) was established by psychology students pursuing their MA in Clinical & Health Psychology and Educational & Counseling Psychology.

We aim to improve students’ mental health by offering free peer-support services to all international students of ELTE.

If you need professional help due to a diagnosis or major mental health challenge, please reach out to the ELTE Counselling Center.

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