Polarities

of Life

World Congress for Psychotherapy (WCP)
from 16th to 19th of July 2025
at the Sigmund Freud Private University Vienna

2025

World Congress for Psychotherapy (WCP)
from 16th to 19th of July 2025
at the Sigmund Freud Private University Vienna

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About the congress

The event takes place in Vienna, Austria at the Sigmund Freud University
(Freudplatz 1 + 3, 1020 Vienna)

The theme of the 10th World Congress is Polarities of Life, which seeks to explore the opposing forces that shape human experience and how they impact mental health and wellbeing.

LIVE EVENT: We invite you to join us in Vienna for what promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking event. The World Congress for Psychotherapy (WCP 2025) will be an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the complexities of the human experience and to learn about the latest advances in psychotherapy and mental health care. We look forward to welcoming you to Vienna in 2025!

ONLINE EVENT: Participants will also have the opportunity to network with colleagues from around the world, forming new collaborations and connections that will benefit their work and research in the years to come.

What to Expect

Alfred Pritz

Alfred Pritz

President of the World Council for Psychotherapy (WCP)

Rector of the Sigmund Freud University

Psychologist and Psychoanalyst

Emmy van Deurzen

Emmy van Deurzen

Philosopher, Psychologist, international Speaker and Author

Xudong Zhao

Xudong Zhao

Vice-Chairman of the Chinese Association of Mental Health and president of its Section for Psychotherapy and Psychological Counselling

Vice-President of the World Council for Psychotherpy

Emilia Afrange

Emilia Afrange

Director of Instituto do Prematuro Viver e Sorrir Clinical

Psychologist and Psychotherapist

Joseph Knobel Freud

Joseph Knobel Freud

President of the Children and Adolescents Section at the FEAP, FederaciĆ³n EspaƱola de Asociaciones de Psicoterapeutas

Psychologist and Psychoanalyst

Anthony Korner

Anthony Korner

Director of the Master of Medicine (Psychotherapy) Program at the University of Sydney (Australia)

Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist

Sylvester Walch

Sylvester Walch

Psychotherapist, Lecturer, Trainer and Author

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Guillermo Garrido

General Secretary of the WCP

Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst

In addition to the scientific program, the congress will offer participants a chance to experience the vibrant culture and rich history of Vienna, one of Europe's most beautiful and culturally rich cities.

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