Psychological counseling

Psychological counseling helps our patients cope with illnesses and their associated symptoms.

Our Clinical Psychologist, Emergency Psychologist and Psychooncologist Michaela Wildauer, MSc offers individual consultations for those undergoing inpatient treatment at Confraternität & Goldenes Kreuz Private Hospital to provide care and support in the following areas:

Helping patients come to terms with illness – Finding the best coping strategies to suit the patient
Psychoeducation: communicating knowledge and understanding relevant to the specific illness
Analysis of
- problems: Developing a treatment plan
- resources: Identifying, recognizing, and utilizing one’s own strengths
- stressors: Stress management training
Self-management: Helping patients help themselves
Teaching problem-solving strategies
Conflict resolution training
Teaching and facilitating relaxation techniques (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation)
Treatment programs for specific disorders and problems
Neuropsychological assessment
Health promotion and prevention
Mourning work: help in coping with grief
Crisis intervention
Counseling and support for family members
Information on further treatment options

When might psychological support be helpful?

Psychological counseling helps patients deal with their illness and its side effects. The aim is to develop strategies for maintaining the best possible quality of life, in spite of ill health. Psychological support is helpful for patients with physical illness, psychosomatic disorders, or emotional difficulties, and for those coping with difficult personal circumstances or acute crises.