Setting
As a clinical psychologist and health psychologist I offer evidence-based support during psychologically troubling times and within the treatment of psychological disorders. My additional training in systemic family therapy enables me to take your social environment into account and aids as an additional perspective regarding possible interactions that impact your mental state and clinical symptoms. Within the therapy processes I often use pictographic methods (i.e. overview sketches or metaphors) as well as tools from systemic therapy (i.e. system board, constellation work, timeline) or hypnotherapy (i.e. imagination, trance).
My therapeutic approach focusses on our collaboration at an eye level (you are the expert for your experiences) as well as empathy for the diverse challenges of life. Additionally my love for clarity as well as humor at the right moments mark my therapeutic style. Due to my various professional experiences and trainings I am able to work trauma informed and include your physical symptoms/observations within your treatment. Our collaborative goals for the therapeutic process are guided by your individual desires/developmental aspirations.
In my therapeutic practice I work with teenagers (15+ years) as well as adults and persons of older age. I also offer therapy/counseling for couples and families as well as relatives of family members with psychological diseases.
For candidates in postgraduate specialist training for clinical psychology in Austria I offer supervision and therapeutic self-awareness.
Specializations
Due to my versatile professional experience as a psychologist and psychotherapist I specialize in the treatment of the following conditions:
- depression
- burnout/boreout
- anxiety/panic disorders
- addiction (various substances, i.e. alcohol, illegalised substances)
- violent behavior/impulse control issues/offences against the law
- dealing with dementia
- acute psychiatric issues (incl. dealing with suicidal ideation/impulses)
- crisis intervention/supporting family members or bystanders after injuries or (unexpected/traumatic) deaths
In my private practice I focus on assisting people in various life situations/troubles, such as:
- support during (major) life events and stressful/cumbersome experiences (i. e. disease diagnoses and dealing with consequences, physical limitations, problems conceiving children, change of employment/job, retirement, loss, death of loved ones)
- dealing with burnout/"boreout" (including prevention), depression
- psychosomatic complaints (i. e. back-, head- or stomach aches without a clear physiological cause)
- improvement of self-esteem, developing a coherent self-image, finding your own identity
- questioning/change of beliefs, dealing with cultural differences between (the parents) country of origin and Austrian/western culture
- promotion of healthy habits (i. e. desire to lose weight, establishing new habits, self-determined substance use such as controlled drinking or abstinence from various substances)
- supervision/self-experience for candidates in training as clinical psychologists in Austria
Couples counseling/therapy focusses on any topics that regard the dynamic of your relationship. Topics vary widely, such as:
- desire to change current communication patterns within the relationship (i. e. communicating your needs clearly)
- reoccurring conflicts, developing a helpful culture of debate/conflict
- dealing with divergent needs/desires/life plans, including situations with a need for a decision (i. e. unclear stance on the desire to have children, different visions for the future, conflicts with parents/children)
- changes in relationship structures/crises within a relationship (i. e. infidelity, opening up of a monogamous relationship, changes in polyamorous relationships, if needed - assistance in a separation process)
- sexuality and kink (i. e. differences regarding sexual desires, exploration, libido)
Family counseling/therapy can be helpful in various situations/phases (i. e. improvement of communication, support during life changes within the family, dealing with conflict, developing self-effective forms of contact to family members or dealing with demarcation desires). A decision which family members are invited into the therapy/consultation process at a specific time is always made in accordance between the client and therapist. If the process can benefit I also offer family constellation as a method.
For relatives of patients with mental illnesses I also offer supportive treatment/counseling to assist with the increased burden.
Candidates in specialist training for clinical psychology in Austria can complete their required hours for supervision and therapeutic self-awareness under my guidance.
Framework
Confidentiality
As a clinical psychologist, health psychologist and psychotherapist I am required to keep any and all information that I inquire within my professional practice as confidential under § 37 Psychologengesetz and § 15 Psychotherapiegesetz. Any of your personal information - including the fact that you may be in therapy - will be treated as strictly confidential.
Under certain circumstances the mandatory confidentiality (i.e. to prevent the acute threat of danger to the life or health of a certain person) may be broken.
Session duration
The first session, as well as the following counselling or therapy sessions last 50 minutes. Couple's counselling as well as family sessions last 90 minutes. Please be on time for your appointment (no earlier than 5 minutes before the appointment at the therapy office in Vienna).
The treatment expenses must be paid privately by the client/patient and are arranged prior to the first session. Please contact me for any questions via the contact form or kontakt@praxis-grabmayer.at. For family-therapy sessions there is a quota of treatment sessions for a reduced rate. Candidates in specialist training for clinical psychology can also complete their mandatory hours for supervision and therapeutic self-awareness at a reduced rate.
Since January 1st, 2024 Austrian health insurances cover part of the costs of psychological treatment. The refunded amount varies from provider to provider.
Cancellation policy
Agreed appointments are reserved exclusively for you. In case you are not able to make the appointment, please let me know 24 hours in advance. In case of late cancellation or no-show a loss fee will be charged.
