Safety, Health, and Security
During your time with us, our focus is on taking care of you, getting you the support you need and keeping you safe and healthy. We provide safety and wellbeing protocol in our pre-departure information kit, security training as part of orientation and have a robust emergency management plan in place.
Psychological Support and Counseling Services
Educational Counseling at the Lowy International School: Supporting Your Wellbeing and Success
Wellbeing is a balance of physical, emotional, and social health that fosters resilience. For students studying abroad in Israel, where a vibrant culture meets social and security challenges, prioritizing well-being is key to navigating uncertainty and thriving.
Efrat Ambar (M.A.), our educational counselor, offers one-on-one sessions designed to support your academic success and personal well-being during your time at Tel Aviv University. These sessions provide a safe and supportive space and practical tools tailored to your individual needs.
What can the educational counselor help with?
- Academic accommodations
- Life-study balance
- Personal concerns and dilemmas
- Navigating challenges during exams and in times of uncertainty
Why connect with the educational counselor?
- Develop resilience and thrive during your time abroad
- Access personalized strategies to meet academic and personal challenges
- Gain support for managing life’s uncertainties
To schedule an appointment, email lowycounsel@tauex.tau.ac.il.
Mental Health Support
If you are feeling overwhelmed and concerned about your mental health, we encourage you to contact Tel Aviv University’s Psychological Services.
This service provides long-term therapy sessions with clinical psychotherapists fluent in English at a native level.
How to Begin Therapy:
- Each session costs 200 NIS.
- Care begins with a double intake session.
- Complete this required form and upload it through the university's CRM system (instructions are included in the form).
- Make sure you include an Israeli phone number so the secretary can contact you to schedule an intake appointment.
Once your inquiry is submitted, you will be contacted to schedule the initial intake appointment within a few days.
Psychiatric Services
- Students receiving care through Tel Aviv University’s Psychological Services are also eligible to meet with the University’s psychiatrist. Details will be provided directly by your therapist during the course of your sessions.
- Students who are not receiving care through the University’s Psychological Services and need to meet with a psychiatrist should either:
- Contact a private psychiatrist, or
- Check their eligibility for a partially or fully subsidised appointment through their health insurance in Israel.
For additional support and information, please contact Efrat Ambar, Educational Counselor:
Email: lowycounsel@tauex.tau.ac.il
Phone: 03-6404329
