About me
I am Iris Ulrich-Pur, a psychotherapist in training under supervision. My therapeutic approach is psychodrama.
As a therapist, I listen carefully, without making assumptions about you or your situation. Together, we can explore what is on your mind and how things may be connected. I’m open and direct in the way I work, and we go at a pace that works for you.
My approach
You do not need to come to therapy knowing exactly what you want to talk about or where to start. We can begin with whatever is on your mind and see what you would like to explore further. I listen, ask questions and offer observations or suggestions of my own. We decide together what to focus on and how to work with it. You decide what you want to share and what you would like to try.
Background and experience
Before moving into psychotherapy, I spent many years working in schools and adult education, as well as in emergency medical services and crisis intervention. These experiences taught me how important it is to stay calm and attentive when supporting people through change and difficult situations, without rushing to offer solutions. Working with people in a wide range of social and institutional settings has also made me very aware that the difficulties people face do not exist in a vacuum. They need to be understood in the context of each person’s life.
Psychotherapy Training
I am currently in the final stage of my psychotherapy training in psychodrama at the ÖAGG (Österreichischer Arbeitskreis für Gruppentherapie und Gruppendynamik).
Languages
I offer therapy in German and English. I can also use some Russian to help with communication where needed. I also have a basic knowledge of Swedish, Bulgarian and Austrian Sign Language.