"To move is to change and flourish."
Virginie Roy
Welcome! I am a French clinical and health psychologist, based in Vienna for about twenty years and recognized by the Austrian state.
I work with adolescents (from age 11) and adults, in individual or couples sessions – at my practice, at your home or via video call.
My specializations include clinical and health psychology, sports psychology, and art therapy. As a “Wahlpsychologin” (psychologist recognised by the Austrian health insurance funds), part of the cost of sessions and psychological assessments may be reimbursed by Austrian health insurance funds.
French-speaking clinical psychologist in Vienna (Austria)
Virginie Roy – sessions in French, German and English, Vienna 7th district
About me
Originally from Vendée, I know firsthand the distance from family and friends, short or long-term expatriation and adapting to another country.
After studying contemporary dance at the CNSMD in Lyon, my training in psychology allowed me to deepen my interest in the dialogue between body and mind.
To move is to change and develop: to be in motion with oneself is to be part of a dynamic of transformation, developing one's creative, emotional and intellectual potential in one's relationship with the world.
Given my background, I am particularly interested in internal and external movements, both mental and physical, as well as the links that unite them.
Our mother tongue carries cultural codes and personal and emotional experiences; it shapes our identity. Psychological support in French allows us to express ourselves spontaneously and deeply, and to be understood.
Professional background
Consultations
Areas of expertise
French art therapist, clinical psychologist, health psychologist and sports psychologist.
Somatic complaints, psychosomatic disorders, support with physical illness
Crisis situations, life decisions, life abroad
Trauma, painful life experiences, adaptation
Motherhood, desire for a child
Anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, compulsions
Exhaustion, work and family stress
Addictive behaviors, eating disorders
Perfectionism, motivation, dealing with performance at school, university, work and in sport
Emotional regulation, boosting self-confidence
Development of sporting and artistic abilities
Clinical psychological assessment
Education
Master's degree in clinical psychology, psychopathology and psychotherapy, University of Paris 8
Postgraduate training in clinical and health psychology, Vienna
Internships: school psychology, intellectual disability and handicap, competitive sport; in Vienna, at the AKH (university clinic of child and adolescent psychiatry) and at the p.a.s.s. association (addictive behaviour)
Additional qualifications
Wahlpsychologin (partial reimbursement by health insurance funds)
Art therapy (diploma from Paris 8 University)
Sport psychology (asp/ÖBS certification)
Emergency psychology and crisis intervention – Notfallpsychologin (SFU Vienna certification)
Autogenic training and relaxation techniques (certification)
Microphenomenological interviewing and analysis
Kestenberg Movement Profile (1st level)
Clinical hypnosis (in training)
Psychotherapy propaedeutic course (in training)
Professor of contemporary dance at the Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien (MUK); seminars, lectures, publications (selection on the Publications page)
Languages: French, German, English
Location: at my practice (Bandgasse 34, door 3, 1070 Vienna), at your home or via video call
Access: bus 13A (Neubaugasse/Burggasse) and 48A (Burggasse/Zieglergasse); tram 49 (Zieglergasse/Westbahnstraße); U3 Volkstheater, Neubaugasse or Zieglergasse (about 10 minutes walking)
Fees: €100 per individual session (50 minutes); couples: €180 per session (90 minutes)
Reimbursement: the amount (Kostenzuschuss) depends on the health insurance fund; for an individual session it is currently €33.70 with ÖGK, €50.00 with SVS, and €50.20 with BVAEB
Cancellation: If you are unable to attend your appointment, please cancel it at least 24 hours in advance, by phone or email. Appointments not cancelled in time will unfortunately be charged.
Professional secrecy: I am bound by professional secrecy in accordance with § 37 of the Austrian law on psychologists (Psychologengesetz 2013).
Feel free to contact me for any further information and to make an appointment.
Contact
Tel.: +43 676 9711972
Email: psychologue-francais-wien@gmx.at
Getting here:
Bus 13A – Neubaugasse/Burggasse
Bus 48A – Burggasse/Zieglergasse
Tram 49 – Zieglergasse/Westbahnstraße
U3 – Volkstheater, Neubaugasse, Zieglergasse (approx. 10 minutes walking)
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Virginie Roy
Bandgasse 34, Tür 3,
1070 Vienna