FAQ

What is Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is a legally regulated, scientifically based method for treating mental health issues and supporting personal development processes. It can provide support for mental illnesses, life crises or the desire for personal growth.

What is Integrative Therapy?

Integrative Therapy is a humanistic psychotherapy method. It combines various therapeutic approaches to support people in their individual development and to promote healing processes holistically.
By combining conversation-oriented, creative and body-related methods, Integrative Therapy helps to release inner blockages, develop new perspectives and strengthen personal resources.

What does psychotherapist “in Training under Supervision” mean?

According to Austrian psychotherapy law, Psychotherapists “in Training under Supervision” (in Ausbildung unter Supervision or i.A.u.S) are in the last part of their training. They already work like all other psychotherapists, but reflect on the therapy processes with teaching therapists (supervisors), which provides additional quality assurance. Both the psychotherapists in training and the supervisors are subject to a duty of confidentiality.

What is the duty of confidentiality?

The duty of confidentiality means that all content of the therapy is treated in strict confidence and may not be passed on to third parties. This ensures that everything you share remains in a protected environment. Exceptions to the duty of confidentiality can only occur in acute dangerous situations – I will of course be happy to inform you about it.

What is self-awareness?

You don't have to be in the throes of an acute crisis to seek psychotherapy. Psychotherapy can also help you to develop a better understanding of your own actions, to question habitual patterns and to improve your quality of life.

What does Walk and Talk mean?

In a walk and talk, the psychotherapeutic session does not take place in the practice room, but outside. Being on the move together can facilitate access to thoughts and feelings, get internal processes flowing and allow a different approach to oneself. This form of therapy combines physical activity with inner reflection and thus promotes new perspectives.
The walk and talk sessions take place at selected locations, which I arrange with you individually.

What is online psychotherapeutic counselling?

Online psychotherapeutic counselling is a psychotherapeutic conversation that takes place via a secure video connection. It offers a flexible way to get support, regardless of time and location.
Although online psychotherapy offers many advantages, it also has limitations. Together we can decide if online therapy is right for you.

What is meant by a body-oriented approach in psychotherapy?

A body-oriented approach consciously involves the body in the therapeutic process. Feelings and experiences are not only revealed in thought, but also, among other things, in breathing, tension or posture. Mindful body awareness, movement or creative methods can provide deeper access to inner processes – for a holistic approach to mental issues.

I see different creative materials in the pictures – do I have to be able to or want to use them?

As an integrative therapist, I like to work with and therefore suggest creative methods of different kinds, depending on the client and the process. They do not replace conversational therapy. I see them as an enrichment, so they are not an obligatory part of the therapeutic work. I guide the therapy process, but we shape it together.

How much does Psychotherapy cost?

Initial consultation – in-person or online (50 min.) € 90,-
Individual psychotherapy – in-person, online or Walk and Talk (50 min.) € 90,-
Couples and family therapy (90 min.) – in-person € 170,-

A limited number of preferential rates are available and can be arranged individually. These are awarded according to availability.

Can I claim the costs from my health insurance?

The fee for a psychotherapist i.A.u.S. cannot be refunded by the state health insurance.

Are double sessions possible?

Yes.

What do I do if I cannot keep an appointment?

If you are unable to attend an appointment, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance by telephone, text message or email. If cancellation is not made in time, the fee for the missed session will be charged.

My issue can't wait! What should I do?

In urgent cases, you can contact one of the following numbers (24/7):

Austria-wide
Telephone counselling: 142
Crisis intervention center: 01 406 9595
Women's helpline: 0800 222 555
Emergency call for men: 0800 246 247
Helpline for advice: 147
Children emergency number: 0800 567 567

Vienna:
Psychiatric emergency assistance: 01 1 313 30

What do I do if my question is not answered on this website?

Please feel free to contact me by phone or email.