Masters degree in Psychology, University of Vienna

Curriculum of Psychotherapy, Propaedeutikum, University of Vienna

Clinical Psychologist

 

Counseling and therapy in English, German and Portuguese.

1999 - 2000 Hospital for Pulmonary diseases, Vienna, Austria

2001 - 2005 AAAV- Psychological Institute, Vienna, Austria

2004 Proj.da Luz, Project for streekids, Favela da Maré, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

2002 ~ 2004 Volksh.-Wien, Institution for neglected kids and adolescents, Vienna, Austria

2006 Hospital de Ipanema, HIV-Department, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

2008 ~ Present: Hozumi Clinic Psychiatric Daycare Center, Ikebukuro Tokyo.

2008 ~ Present: Tokyo Counseling Services, Shimokitazawa, Tokyo.

Nicolas is a qualified nationally licenced Clinical Psychologist in Austria and has practised in various Institutions in his home country as well as in Brasil. After his graduation he completed post graduate specification trainings such as in the general curriculum of Psychotherapy, a clinical psychological Curriculum and an education as Communication trainer. His approach as a Counselor is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Depth Psychology Techniques. Frequently encountered diagnoses include Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD), PTSD and Alcohol Abuse. He provides counseling and therapy to English, German and Portuguese speaking clients. Conversational Japanese.

Nicolas enjoys working with clients from various cultural and social backgrounds. His travel and working experiences around the world have made him sensitive to cultural differences and similarities in dealing with personal problems. He is experienced in providing individual and couples counseling and facilitating group therapy in Europe, South America and most recently here in Japan. Former challenging working environments include a project for streetkids in the slums of Rio de Janeiro.

GKPP - Society of Clinical and Health Psychologists, Vienna, Austria

Austrian Ministry of Health - Clinical Psychologist (Registration No.7301)

"Music as a Ressource Activating Element in the Treatment of COPD Clients", Master Thesis, March 2000