Psychotherapy & Acute Support at the Centre

Sometimes everything becomes too much, and you immediately need someone to listen and help organise your thoughts. Psychotherapy with us is a space where you do not have to function. You are allowed to be honest, even if things feel chaotic right now.

Important for your treatment process: Because we specialise in crisis intervention and short-term therapy, we do not offer long-term, years-long support, but rather help you to quickly regain stability. An appointment cannot be booked directly; it is only scheduled after an internal referral from our physicians.

What we can support you with acutely

Our professionals specialise in easing your burden during difficult phases:

• Stress & Exhaustion: When you are constantly at your limit and the feeling of overload is acute.

• Anxiety & Inner Restlessness: When your mind won't switch off and you need immediate coping strategies.

• Depressive Moods: For loss of drive and distressing, repetitive negative thoughts.

• Self-Esteem & Boundaries: If you often lose yourself or feel inadequate.

• Relationships & Crises: For conflicts, separations, or painful relationship patterns.

• Grief & Loss: When suddenly everything feels different and the ground beneath your feet is gone.

• Life Transitions: When you have to start anew but do not yet know how.

How the short-term intervention works

3 quick steps to effective treatment:

1. Medical Assessment: First, discuss your distress with our medical team, who will authorise psychological support if required.

2. The Initial Consultation: We clarify immediately what the issue is and what you hope to achieve. You only share as much as feels comfortable for you.

3. Focus & Stability: Together, we define what we will work on. Since this is a short-term intervention, we concentrate on what relieves you right now. We build stability step by step – completely without pressure.

What you can take away for yourself

The goal of the treatment is for you to emerge strengthened from the acute situation:

• More peace of mind and a better awareness of your own needs.

• Concrete tools for acute situations when things threaten to become overwhelming.

• Clearer boundaries and more confident communication with others.

• New perspectives on old, distressing patterns.

• Confidence for your next decisions in daily life.

Small actions for immediate relief

You can do these for yourself starting today:

• Journaling: Once a day, write down three sentences: What was difficult? What was good? What do I need right now?

• Get out of your head: If you notice you are spiralling, go outside for a short while. Physical movement helps the nervous system to regulate itself.

• Needs check: Do not just ask yourself why things are this way, but actively ask: What exactly would do me good right now?

Official Information & Sources

Here you will find all the details regarding reimbursement of costs and the relevant legislation in Austria:

• Psychotherapy services of the ÖGK: Information on cost subsidies & procedure

• The psychotherapy process: Information on gesundheit.gv.at

• Psyonline: Austria's largest directory (search for public health insurance-funded places)

• Psychotherapy Act in the RIS: The legal framework

Next Step: If you feel you no longer want to carry the burden alone, please mention this to us during your next medical appointment at the centre. Together, we will see if our acute support is the right next step for you.