Mag. Stefan Simić

Person-Centered Psychotherapist

Psychotherapy

Every person possesses the ability to shape their life constructively, freely, and autonomously. Due to various circumstances or events, this ability may be inhibited or impaired. Psychotherapy is a process through which precisely that ability can be unfolded again.

What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is a long-practiced and scientifically grounded form of treatment aimed at alleviating and coping with psychological issues, emotional challenges, and states of suffering. This also includes conditions that manifest physically. However, psychotherapy does not solely imply treatment in the pathological sense; in its versatility and individuality, it also provides the opportunity to better understand oneself and develop as a person.

Psychotherapy itself, as well as the training to become a psychotherapist, is based on scientific findings and research and is regulated and established in Austria through the Psychotherapy Act.

The aforementioned versatility is reflected not only in the individual needs of clients but also in the multitude of different therapy methods, which differ more or less from each other in their concept of human nature, treatment approaches, and theoretical foundations. None of the 23 recognized therapy methods in Austria is superior to another.

Person-Centered Psychotherapy

Person-centered psychotherapy is based on the fundamental assumption that every individual has an inherent tendency to develop all their potentials and shape their life independently and positively. To actualize this potential for growth, a person requires supportive (congruent) relationships where they feel empathically understood and unconditionally and positively regarded.

In such a psychological climate, a person can not only experience relief or healing of their symptoms, but is also more capable of adopting an attitude towards themselves upon which positive changes can take place. The individual becomes more open to new experiences and changes, is less in a state of fear and tension, can better cope with life’s challenges, and more effectively cultivate relationships and become more self-assured and independent.

Service

I support and accompany you within individual psychotherapy throughout the aforementioned process of change and with the following topics:

Depression
Suicidality
Anxiety / Panic
Sleep disorders
Burnout
Loss and grief
Migration
Identity and self-worth
Bullying
Relationships
Self-exploration

Conditions

Initial Meeting

After the initial contact, an informal first meeting takes place, during which you can describe what motivates you to seek psychotherapy. Besides addressing questions regarding the conditions and process of psychotherapy, the main focus is to get a sense of whether you feel embraced, safe, and understood by me. Based on this foundation, the decision will be made together as to whether the initial meeting leads to an ongoing psychotherapy.

Languages

Psychotherapy can be conducted in the following languages:

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confidentiality

I am bound by legal confidentiality obligations under §15 of the Psychotherapy Act.

Price

Initial consultation is free
Each subsequent session: €85

A portion of the costs may be covered by your health insurance provider, depending on your insurance plan and whether the required conditions are met. Details can be found in the table below.

You may receive the following reimbursement amounts per session, depending on your insurer (as of 2026):

Insurer	Reimbursement per session
ÖGK	€33.70
SVS	€50.00
BVAEB	€50.20

Social rates are occasionally available upon agreement and availability.
Payment can be made in cash or via bank transfer.

Cancellation policy

The jointly agreed-upon appointments are exclusively reserved for you. Please note that appointments that are not canceled at least 48 hours in advance will be billed in full.

Voluntariness

An effective and functioning psychotherapy requires the voluntary participation of both parties as a fundamental prerequisite.

Stefan Simic

Person-Centered PSYCHOTHERAPIST

My therapeutic approach focuses on authenticity, openness and empathy. In dealing with clients, not only a respectful and appreciative encounter at eye level is important to me, but also an appropriate degree of calm, composure and humor.

Experience

Psychotherapist in independent practice
individual psychotherapy

verein zb, men’s counseling
psychosocial and psychotherapeutic counselor

Group psychotherapy in independent practice
Co-therapist

APG-IPS outpatient clinic for counseling & psychotherapy
Psychotherapist in training under supervision
Individual psychotherapy

Outpatient clinic of the Sigmund Freud Private University
Psychotherapist in training under supervision
Individual and group psychotherapy

Christian Hospital Quakenbrück
Trainee, department of psychotherapy and psychiatry

Netzwerk 3, Psychodrama with children and adolescents
Facilitator and intern

Contact

The decision to start psychotherapy can be initially unsettling for many. I would like to offer you the opportunity for an informal and non-binding initial consultation, where we can together understand your concerns and explore how psychotherapy can be beneficial for you.

Stefan Simić

If you cannot reach me by phone, please leave me a message, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

The practice is located directly opposite the U4 Stadtpark subway station (Exit: Stadtpark ) and is just a few minutes‘ walk from the Wien Mitte Landstraße station.

Subway: U4 (Wien Mitte, Stadtpark), U3 (Wien Mitte)
S-Bahn: S1, S2, S4, and S7 (Wien Mitte)
Bus: 74A (Wien Mitte)
Tram: Line O (Wien Mitte)

Mag. Stefan Simić

Am Heumarkt 7/7/96a, 1030 Wien
0677 638 214 44
kontakt@psychotherapie-simic.at