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Understanding yourself can be deeply important. It can bring clarity, relief, and a different way of seeing who you are. For many — especially if you’ve felt misunderstood, different, or like things didn’t quite fit the way they were supposed to — this step is essential. And yet, even with that understanding, patterns can remain the same.

This is where the focus needs to shift

Some people arrive here after finally understanding themselves. Others are still trying to make sense of things. Both are valid starting points.

Does this sound familiar?

You might recognise this in yourself: maybe you’ve spent time trying to understand how you work — perhaps a lot of time and possibly more than the people around you.

That understanding can be important as it may mean finally understanding things like:

This can even be relieving. And yet, in certain moments, you might still react the same way: patterns repeat, even when you see them coming;  things feel clear, until they don’t. The progress is there, but doesn’t fully carry into your life.

This is usually not a lack of insight. Often, there comes a point where understanding is no longer the main issue. This is where I work differently. We still use insight where it’s helpful. But the focus shifts toward helping change stay with you — especially in the moments where things would usually fall back into place.

Psychotherapist (ST), Senior Coach (ACC/IOBC), Cert. EFT Therapist (EFIT, EFTC, EFFT)

Kevin J. Hall is a licensed psychotherapist trained in marriage and family therapy, a Senior Coach with the Austrian Coaching Council (ACC) and the International Organization for Business Coaches (IOBC), a certified therapist of the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focussed Therapy (ICEEFT), a hypnotherapist and a member of the International Society for Hypnosis (ISH).

He has regularly contributed at conferences throughout the world on the topics of relationship counselling and hypnosis and is the author of various articles and contributions to books about psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and couples therapy.

Kevin and his team at WISH Mindscience, of which he is Director and Founder, are specialised in mental health and executive coaching.

Psychotherapy, Coaching & Supervision

In English and in German. For individuals, couples, families and companies.
In times when you are restricted from visiting me in the practice (quarantine, long stays abroad etc.) I offer sessions via video chat and telephone.

Psychotherapy

For adults (as of 17 years of age)

Couples counselling

For all couples - heterosexual, LGBTIQ.

Hypnotherapy

Clinical hypnosis and Ericksonian therapy

Coaching & Supervision

For private individuals and companies.

Founded in neurobiological science, systemically oriented, emotion-focussed and utilising concepts and techniques from clinical hypnosis.

Neurobiological

Neurobiological circuits are an essential signalling system which enables us to process stimuli, appraise them and then change state to be able to act in accordance.

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Systemic

Humans are relationship and attachment-oriented creatures. The social systems within which we are embedded have an important impact in mental health.

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Emotion-focussed

Emotions are essential for orientation and knowing what to do next. Our relationships depend on them so that we can feel connected to others.

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Hypnotic

Our subconscious mind is the treasure trove where all of our memories, knowledge and automated capabilities are stored. Hypnosis enables us to access resources stored here.

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Practice for psychotherapy & Counselling in 1140 Vienna

Well-connected in West Vienna with U4, 51A and 49 tram all within walking distance.

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Modern

My practice is located within the modern premises of WISH Mindscience.

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Peaceful

Our premises are quiet and peaceful. They offer clients a space to withdraw from the bustle of everyday life.

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Air-conditioned

Are rooms are air-conditioned during all times of the year to ensure a pleasant temperature regardless of the season. I also make coffee tea and water available for your refreshment.

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Barrier-free

WISH Mindscience is located at ground-floor level and has accessible toilet facilities. 

Mental health. Enduring relationships. Professional empowerment.

Mental health issues

Psychotherapy can help with a wide range of mental health isses: depression, anxiety, panic, sleeping issues, addiction and substance abuse, eating disorders, low self-esteem etc. Clients learn to break dysfunctional patterns and learn new one which lead to increased quality of life.

Relationship and marital difficulties

For some couples the relationship becomes a place of conflict as feelings of safety, support and mutual respect get lost. It can be difficult to repair and make up. Resentment, anger and affairs occur as a result. If you are experiencing symptoms like this in your relationship then marriage and couples counselling could help you.  

Career difficulties and professional development

The modern workplace can be stressful and full of heavy demands. It can leave workers feeling overwhelmed, anxious or resentful and in extreme cases it can lead to burnout. Coaching and supervision can help you amongst other things to learn to switch off at home, to become assertive, to able to set limits and to develop effective conflict management skills. 

Trauma and
PTSD

Traumatic events are so disturbing that they create deep psychological scars. Months and years later anxiety, shock, sadness, anger, irritability, bitterness linger. Affected persons are often haunted by flashbacks and nightmares. Depersonalisation phenomena such as feeling like an automaton or having a sense that everything around is “not real” are also common occurrences.

I this sounds familiar then trauma therapy is particularly indicated and can help you to alleviate symptoms. 

Psychosomatic illness and pain

Sometimes biological medical approaches cannot sufficiently explain why someone is feeling pain or developing physical symptoms. Mind and body and inextricably linked and stress, concern, grief and anxiety can all influence the body. Examples are migraines, tinnitus, irritable bowl syndrome and chronic pain. 

Treatment with hypnotherapy and the techniques from clinical hypnosis can help reduce physical discomfort and to learn to cope with symptoms. 

Life crises, loss &
grief

Psychotherapy and counselling can help to ameliorate the suffering caused from the loss or death of a person, a  career, or something else important in life. They can help with quarter-life, mid-life and retirement crises to find the way back to happiness and they can provide support and guidance at times when people are confronted with feelings of being overwhelmed or dissatisfied with their life or how they are as a person. 

The first step doesn’t need to be perfect — just a good fit.

Wenn Sie sich angesprochen fühlen, freuen wir uns, von Ihnen zu hören.
Gemeinsam klären wir, ob und wie eine Zusammenarbeit sinnvoll sein kann.

Kevin J. Hall, MSc

Psychotherapist (ST), ICEEFT cert. emotionally focused therapist (EFIT, EFTC, EFFT), Senior Coach (ACC/IOBC), Hypnotherapist (ISH)

Contact Details

+43 1 9900858
kevin.hall@wish.wien

Address

WISH Mindscience, Straßgschwandtnerstraße 4/1, 1140 Vienna, Austria