Psychologist

Our clinical and health psychologist Verena Menapace offers individual consultations for those undergoing inpatient treatment at 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
  • Reduction of psychological stress such as anxiety and depression
  • Dealing with the consequences of illness and stress
  • Relaxation techniques and imagination exercises
  • Resource activation (finding and learning to use sources of strength)
  • Trauma therapeutic methods
  • Sports psychology interventions and exercise training
  • Health promotion and prevention
  • Crisis intervention
  • Mourning work: help in coping with grief
  • 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.

Psychological counseling

We will be happy to arrange an individual consultation for you during your inpatient stay.

Clinical and health psychologist

Verena Menapace

Contact

For more information or to arrange an appointment
T: T: +43 1 40111-1000
E: verena.menapace@goldenes-kreuz.at

Lazarettgasse 16-18, 1090 Vienna Icon Standort