The article describes the variability of student's notions about a practical psychologist in the context of various psychological problems typical to youth age. The theoretical approaches to research of social ideas, their role in the regulation of interpersonal interaction were regarded including situations of consulting. The authors present the results of the empirical research into the specific notions about a practical psychologist, what students of different specialties have. These problems were researched in the context of the types of psychological problems, dominating at this stage of socialization.

Key words: social ideas, situation of consultative interaction, types of psychological problems, notions about practical psychologist, youth age.