Psychotherapeutic Specialisation (Fachspezifikum)

At the Faculty of Psychotherapy Science, Sigmund Freud Private University Vienna offers a range of psychotherapeutic specialisations, equipping students with comprehensive training across a variety of therapeutic approaches.

Students seeking to study in English can choose from selected specialisations, subject to a minimum enrolment of 12 participants. These typically include Integrative Gestalt Therapy, Psychoanalysis, and Systemic Family Therapy. All other psychotherapeutic specialisations are offered in German.

SFU’s Specialisations at a Glance

Behavioural Therapy

Behavioural therapy at SFU is a psychotherapeutic approach grounded in empirical psychology. It draws its understanding of psychological disorders and its interventions from both theoretical frameworks and experimental research. More…

Individual Psychology

At SFU, Individual Psychology is approached as a contemporary analytical, psychodynamic, and depth-psychological method. It is founded on the understanding that early childhood plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual’s future, and that unconscious processes significantly influence behavior, experiences, and perceptions of the world. More…

Integrative Gestalt Therapy

Integrative Gestalt Therapy views the individual as a holistic being engaged in an ongoing process of growth, integration, and self-realisation. This therapeutic approach emphasises personal responsibility and relational awareness, supporting individuals in accessing their full potential through the conscious perception and integration of their experiences. More…

Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis is more than a method – it is a way of thinking. It explores the inner conflicts, desires, and relational patterns that shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Studying at SFU offers not only theoretical insight but also cultivates an analytical attitude. Those who engage in the study of psychoanalysis embark upon a journey towards a comprehensive, profound, and deeply human understanding of our inner reality. More…

Psychodrama

Psychodrama is a dynamic and experiential therapeutic method currently applied in individual, couple, and group settings. At the heart of this approach lies the concept of encounter and a deep trust in the healing power of play, alongside an action-based exploration of relational dynamics. More…

Systemic Family Therapy

Systemic family therapy is one of the four recognised methodological approaches in Austria and is well-established internationally. The European Family Therapy Association (EFTA) supports its ongoing development, adherence to quality standards, and professional exchange across Europe. The training offered at SFU aligns with these standards and is distinguished by the broad range of competencies demonstrated by our graduates. More…

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Internship for the Propaedeutic Course and the Psychotherapeutic Specialisation

SFU’s Psychotherapeutic Outpatient Clinic is an internship centre recognised by the Austrian Ministry of Health, both for the psychotherapeutic propaedeutic course and the psychotherapeutic specialisation. The required internships can therefore be completed at our outpatient clinic (PthG § 3 Abs 2Z 2 and PthG § 6 Abs 2 Z 2). Working in the psychotherapeutic outpatient clinic is an integral part of the studies.

Registration with the Austrian Ministry of Health

Completing the psychotherapeutic propaedeutic course and the psychotherapeutic specialisation are, among other things, the prerequisites for registering in the psychotherapist list of the Austrian Ministry of Health.

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