FAQs
FAQs
What is an initial session?
During the first session, we discuss your topics and concerns for psychotherapy, clarify the process, and create space to consider and reflect on whether working together is suitable. A sustainable relationship between client and therapist is an essential factor in effective therapy.
How long does psychotherapy take?
That depends on your needs and the possibilities. Treatment can range from short, counselling-oriented therapies lasting a few hours to more extended treatment lasting several years. An initial clarification will take place in the initial or subsequent sessions.
Fees
A first session is € 85, each additional session (50 minutes) costs € 110. If you have difficulties to pay this amount, please mention it in the initial session. I offer a limited number of therapy places at a lower rate.
A partial reimbursement by the health insurance is possible. An amount of € 33,70 (ÖGK), € 50,20 (BVAEB) and € 50 (SVS) is currently refunded for an individual session (Jan 2026). There are also corresponding subsidies for group therapy. There is no VAT on psychotherapeutic treatment, as these services are exempt from VAT as curative treatment according to § 6 Abs. 1 Z 19 UStG 1994.
Confidentiality
Psychotherapy is subject to legal psychotherapeutic confidentiality. This psychotherapeutic confidentiality obligation is an essential requirement and therefore stricter than the medical confidentiality obligation.
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What is an initial session?
During an initial session, we discuss your topics and concerns for psychotherapy, clarify the process, and create space to consider and reflect on whether working together is suitable. A sustainable relationship between client and therapist is an essential factor in effective therapy.
How long does psychotherapy take?
That depends on your needs and the possibilities. Treatment can range from short, counselling-oriented therapies lasting a few hours to more extended treatment lasting several years. An initial clarification will take place in the first or subsequent sessions.
Fees
An initial consultation is € 85, and each additional session (50 minutes) costs € 110. If you have difficulties to pay this amount, please mention it in the initial session. I offer a limited number of therapy places at a lower rate.
A partial reimbursement by the health insurance is possible. An amount of € 33,70 (ÖGK), € 50,20 (BVAEB) and € 50 (SVS) is currently refunded for an individual session (Jan 2026). There are also corresponding subsidies for group therapy. There is no VAT on psychotherapeutic treatment, as these services are exempt from VAT as curative treatment according to § 6 Abs. 1 Z 19 UStG 1994.
Confidentiality
Psychotherapy is subject to legal psychotherapeutic confidentiality. This psychotherapeutic confidentiality obligation is an essential requirement and therefore stricter than the medical confidentiality obligation.