• Research blog
Tuesday, 18. November 2025

Psychotherapeutische Versorgung in Österreich – Herausforderungen, Chancen und Zukunftsperspektiven

Recent Publication


 

In Austria, there are major differences in psychotherapeutic care - especially between urban and rural areas. Most therapists work in private practice, but only a few patients receive full payment for their treatment. Many have to pay themselves or are only partially reimbursed. A survey shows that many therapists would like to work with health insurance companies if payment were better. This shows how important reforms are - so that everyone in Austria has access to proper psychotherapeutic help.

Boeckle, M., Haid, B., Schimböck, W., Gstrein, I., Pall, B., Pokorny, C., Zimmermann, D., Birkner, A., & Löffler-Stastka, H. (2025). Psychotherapeutische Versorgung in Österreich – Herausforderungen, Chancen und Zukunftsperspektiven. Psychotherapie Forum. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00729-025-00289