Counseling for People Newly Diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
Online internationally & in person in Vienna
Supportive psychosocial counseling and specialized MS coping strategies after an MS diagnosis — helping you process emotions, regain balance, and navigate the initial phase after diagnosis.
Being diagnosed with MS can bring fear, uncertainty, overwhelm, or emotional numbness. These reactions are common in the first phase after diagnosis.
I offer psychosocial counseling for people who have been newly diagnosed with MS and are adjusting to life with MS — online worldwide and in person in Vienna.
A supportive space for emotional processing and psychological stabilization after diagnosis, complementary to neurological care.
Your safe space to process your MS diagnosis
- Professional guidance after your MS diagnosis and throughout your MS journey
- Time and space for all your feelings and questions
- No pressure, no drama
- Online sessions internationally and in-person in Vienna (1060)
- Complete confidentiality
Fees & Appointments for People with MS
- Duration & Frequency: Each session lasts 50 minutes and usually takes place once a week.
- Number of Sessions: As few as possible, as many as necessary
- Location: Online internationally and in person in Vienna
- Fee: €120 per 50-minute session (Reduced rates may be available in limited cases upon request)
Who Will Support You?
I am Julia Fabich, a psychosocial counselor with a Master’s in Adlerian Counseling.
Having received my own MS diagnosis, I combine personal understanding with professional expertise to provide effective MS coping mechanisms and help you regain direction, agency, and self-efficacy.
You do not have to navigate identity and emotional challenges alone.
My MS Research for you to Download
Download Master Thesis: Receiving a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis_Master Thesis_Julia Fabich
FAQ: Psychotherapy or Psychosocial Counseling for People Newly Diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
An MS diagnosis raises many questions – including which type of support is right for you at this stage. Here you will find answers to the most common questions about psychosocial counseling, and the difference from psychotherapy.
Psychosocial counseling is a powerful resource for sustainable MS coping. Together, we build practical tools to strengthen your resilience and mental health. I support people in coping with the emotional impact of an MS diagnosis.
Difference from Psychotherapy:
Psychosocial counseling can support people who are coping with emotionally challenging life situations, major transitions, or the psychosocial impact of a medical diagnosis.
Psychotherapy may be helpful when clinically significant mental health symptoms or disorders are present.
Psychotherapy is recommended if a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety disorder, or adjustment disorder has been diagnosed.
If your goal is to cope with the diagnosis, strengthen your resources, and create a fulfilling life with MS, counseling with someone experienced in Multiple Sclerosis is the right support for you.
Important Notice:
Services provide emotional and psychosocial support and do not replace medical or psychotherapeutic treatment. Certified under Austrian law (§ 119 GewO) for life crises and change processes, international clients acknowledge that virtual services operate strictly under Austrian jurisdiction.
Julia Fabich