Systemic family therapy – support for the family system
Family therapy is aimed at families who are suffering from tensions, conflicts, or stressful changes.
Often, challenges manifest in one family member – but their root causes lie in the interplay of all involved. In family therapy, we examine roles, communication patterns, and mutual expectations within the entire system.
Family therapy can be helpful in the following situations:
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Conflicts between parents and children
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Communication difficulties
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emotional withdrawal or distance within the family
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Challenges in raising children
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Difficulties in structuring daily life
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differing ideas about rules, boundaries and responsibility
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frequent arguments within the family
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Media use and digital conflicts
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Stresses from school, studies or work
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Stresses caused by separation or patchwork family situations
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Health burdens within the family ("staying healthy together")
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family crises or transitional phases
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Adapting to new life situations
Especially in everyday family life, tensions often arise from feeling overwhelmed, differing needs, or unclear roles. The goal of family therapy is to provide orientation, promote mutual understanding, and develop sustainable structures in daily life.
Together we develop solutions that are realistic and sustainable for all parties involved.
In the initial consultation, we will clarify together who should be involved in the therapeutic process and what framework makes sense for your family.
An example from everyday family life
Many families experience situations where conversations repeatedly lead to conflicts or where certain topics are difficult to address in everyday life.
Perhaps there are tensions between parents and children, differing ideas about rules, or challenges in dealing with changes within the family.
Family therapy provides a framework in which all involved can contribute their perspectives. Together, we try to understand the dynamics that have developed and what new ways of interacting with one another are possible.
How does family therapy work?
The process of family therapy can vary depending on the family's needs and situation.
The process usually begins with an initial consultation in which the current situation, the family's concerns, and possible goals of the therapy are discussed.
In the following sessions, all family members have the opportunity to contribute their perspectives. This may involve making communication patterns visible, understanding different perspectives, and jointly developing new ways of interacting with one another.
Sometimes all family members participate in the sessions, while in other cases individual conversations with specific family members may be useful.
The process of family therapy is always tailored to the specific situation of the family and is designed collaboratively.
Procedure and framework of couples therapy
Family therapy in Vienna
We can arrange an appointment for an initial consultation by phone or email.
During the initial consultation, we get to know each other better and clarify what problems and concerns exist for the therapy.
We will discuss the general conditions and you can get an idea of me and my working methods.
After that, we will decide together on further cooperation.
Even during the initial consultation, legal confidentiality applies (§15 Psychotherapy Act). This means that everything you share with me will be treated confidentially.
Duration of the sessions
Individual therapy in Vienna: 50 minutes
Longer sessions can be arranged for couples, family and group therapy.
Cancellation policy
Agreed appointments are binding.
A free cancellation is possible up to 24 hours before the appointment .
In case of later cancellation or no-show, the agreed fee will be charged.
Fee
Psychotherapy is a private service .
The costs for individual, couple, family and group therapy will be discussed together during the initial consultation.
What does "under supervision" mean?
As a psychotherapist in training under supervision (iAuS), I am in the final phase of my psychotherapeutic training.
During this phase, the therapeutic work is to be regularly reflected upon anonymously with experienced psychotherapists.
This supervision supports careful and responsible therapeutic work and serves to ensure quality.