About Me

My personal journey

I was born in 1980 in Santiago de Chile and grew up in Ecuador, Switzerland, Colombia, Belgium and Germany.

Since I was little I had the privilege to live in many different countries, where I could absorb many languages such as Spanish, German, English and French. While I was growing up, countless important people inspired my life with their traditions, culture and beliefs.

And even if I consider myself a Chilean from the heart, I believe to be a citizen of the world. My visions about cultures, countries and people are wide and open; each one of us has a personal story to tell that is unique and special, which deserves to be honoured and listened to. Curiosity, empathy and a genuine interest in people are qualities that I bring to my professional work with great joy.
For many years now, I have had the privilege to work with clients from all around the globe, who work for the UN, World Bank, IAE, OSCE, Novartis, Siemens, University of Oxford/Vienna, etc.

Education and Professional Background

2006 graduated from Psychology at the Universidad Gabriela Mistral in Santiago de Chile.
Till now: private practice (Chile/Austria).
Diploma in flower essence therapy at the Iberamerican Association Mexico.
2007 Diploma in natural medicine at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies Sidney Australia.
2009 Postgraduate studies in systemic family psychotherapy at the Pontifícia Universidad Católica de Chile. Graduated with distinction.
2009-14 School Psychologists at the Swiss and German Ursuline School in Santiago de Chile.
2014 Relocation in Vienna
Postgraduate studies in clinical and health psychology, Austrian Psychologists Association (BÖP).
2015 Psychologist registered by the Austrian Ministry of Health: BM f. Gesundheit und Frauen.
2016 Master in Coaching, Organizational Development and HH.RR at the Universität Sigmund Freud. Graduated with distinction. Thesis of investigation: Mindfulness and Leadership in Organizations.
Project assistance at the NGO UKI, Vienna Austria.
2016-25: School Psychologist at the Higher Board of Education Vienna Austria (Bildungsdirektion).
2019 Reconnective Healing Foundational Practitioner, Esslingen Germany.
2021-22 University Professor, Psychology Bachelor Program at Webster International University, Vienna.
2022 Compassion Focused Therapy Specialization, Cultivarlamente Santiago/Madrid.
2022 Trauma Therapy Specialization-EMDR, EMDR Institut Austria.
2023-25 Trauma Therapy Specialization-EMDR for children and adolescents, EMDR Institut Austria.
2023 University Professor, Psychology Masters’ Program at Sigmund Freud University, Vienna.
2024-25 Postgraduate studies in business and organizational psychology, Austrian Psychologists Association (BÖP)

Working with me

I like to take quality time with each client, therefore I work as a private psychologist. This means that fees are paid directly and partial amounts can be reimbursed by the public and/or private insurers.
If you need any further information before scheduling an appointment, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation: https://zeeg.me/astridbecks/15min.
Appointments can be canceled up to 24 hours in advance free of charge. After this time, the full fee will be applied.