At the present stage of humanization of the educational process, the question of the professional competence of specialists, whose task is to ensure the safety of the mental and psychological health of student teachers, is especially relevant. Over the short period of its existence, the educational psychological service has confirmed the demand for such work. At the same time, a practicing psychologist experiences a number of difficulties when carrying out his professional duties. The period of study at a university is one of the stages of professional development of an individual, which begins even before the start of direct entry into the profession.