Mag. Benjamin Bric

Psychotherapie 1070 Wien - Individualpsychologie

My Working Method

Individual Psychology

As a psychotherapist of Individual Psychology, I work according to the method of therapy founded by Alfred Adler. Adler uses the concept of the individual to see the human being as a whole, with inseparable individual psychological and physical characteristics. This holistic approach allows for a better understanding of oneself, as well as the interaction between the psyche and the body.

Additionally, Individual Psychology is a depth psychology, and thus deals with the unconscious. Not all of our actions are conscious to us but can be made conscious. Unpleasant experiences and fears that would block us in everyday life are often actively repressed to make life easier, however, they still influence us. By becoming aware and coming to terms with them, change can be achieved in everyday life.

The personal past is important to understand one's actions and thinking. Beyond this causality-based approach, Individual Psychological therapy raises the future-oriented question of “for what?”. Thus, problems can not only be recognized in the present, but also their origin can be made visible and worked through.

Setting

Sitting:

Therapist and patient sit facing each other in a quiet, safe space, which allows for protected and free discussion of thoughts and problems.

Reclining:

In the reclining setting, the patient lies on the couch while the therapist sits out of sight. Due to the comfortable position and without the influence of the other person, an easier, deeper access to one's own emotions can be gained.

My Focus

It is recommended to start psychotherapeutic treatment in cases of:

- unpleasant emotional states that recur permanently or frequently and disturb the well-being

- anxiety and panic

- sleep problems

- depressive symptoms

- problems in interpersonal relationships, both private and at work

- issues of masculinity

- substance addictions

- behavioral addictions (e.g. Internet addiction, shopping addiction, gambling addiction, gambling)

Through my many years of training as well as working as a self-employed psychotherapist, I have a great deal of experience working with these areas of focus.

Education:

- B.A. & M.A. in psychotherapy science at Sigmund Freud Private University (SFU).

Experience:

· Over 3,000 patient hours

- Psychotherapist, registered in the list of the Ministry of Health.

In private practice in 1070 Vienna, Bernardgasse 36/9

- Coordinator/interim deputy director of the adult outpatient clinic of the SFU

Salztorgasse 5, 1010 Vienna

- Psychotherapist in training under supervision

2017-2023, initially at the Adult Outpatient Clinic of SFU, then in own practice (see above).

- Clinical internship at the Landstraße Clinic for Acute Psychiatry

- Several years of work experience in special education:

Care of physically and mentally severely multiply disabled persons, basal day center of the House of Mercy Integration Team, 17th district.

Procedure and Costs

Initial consultation

Before a therapy can be started, a so-called initial consultation takes place. At this non-binding appointment, we discuss your current concerns and problems as well as desired goals of a possible therapy. I explain in more detail my working method as well as the general conditions and how I would work with you therapeutically.

However, the most important thing during the initial consultation is whether a certain basis of trust is established, as the therapeutic relationship is extremely important for a successful therapeutic process.

Fee

· Initial consultation:

I charge €50 for initial consultations.

· Psychotherapy (individual):

One session of 50 minutes is charged at €120.

Depending on the agreement, in cash after each session, or by bank transfer at the end of the month.

Psychotherapy is exempt from sales tax as a medical treatment.

Depending on the health insurance, a (partial) refund is possible.

Home visits

For home visits, I charge a travel fee in addition to the hourly fee, which is based on travel time. We can clarify this during the initial consultation.

Cancellation policy

Appointments can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours in advance. Within 48 hours I have to charge the full fee.

In special cases the session can be held online.

Confidentiality

Psychotherapy has the strictest duty of confidentiality of all health professions in Austria. Paragraph 15 of the Psychotherapy Act (PthG) regulates this by obligating psychotherapists and their assistants to maintain secrecy about all secrets that have been entrusted to them or have become known to them.