
About me
lic. Ruxandra Alexandru-Nischkauer, M. M.A.
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I was born in Bucharest, Romania. My academic and professional journey has taken me to various parts of the world, where I was fortunate to gain valuable experiences and perspectives. Since 2009, I have been living in Vienna.
My career originally began outside the psychosocial field – for nearly ten years, I worked in quality management and corporate communications. These experiences sharpened my understanding of structures, processes, and interpersonal dynamics.
However, my true passion has always been working directly with people. The desire to accompany others on their personal development paths, to support their inner resources, and to facilitate change led me to a conscious reorientation.
Since then, I have been supporting people in various life situations and settings – with empathy, openness, and a culturally sensitive approach.

Professional Experience in the Psychosocial Field:
• Since 2024
Individual psychotherapy - ÖAGG -psychotherapeutische Ambulanz
• Since 2021
Work with individuals with mental health conditions – Verein LOK Leben ohne Krankenhaus
• 2020–2021
Work with children and adolescents with disabilities and their families – Benedictus GmbH
• 2015–2018
Work with unaccompanied minor refugees – Samariterbund Burgenland
Additional Internships
• Landes-Krankenhaus Steyr – Psychiatric and Psychosomatic Day Clinic
• pro mente Vienna – Ceramics group
• Integrationshaus – Psychosocial support in residential settings
• Ärzteheim Wien – Psychology team
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Education and Training:
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• Since 2022
Master in Psychotherapy, Specialization – Psychodrama
Österreichischer Arbeitskreis für Gruppentherapie und Gruppendynamik (ÖAGG), Bertha von Suttner Privatuniversität St. Pölten
• 2020–2022
Psychotherapeutisches Propädeutikum (Foundational Course in Psychotherapy)
Österreichischer Arbeitskreis für Gruppentherapie und Gruppendynamik (ÖAGG), Vienna
• 2015–2018
Creative Trainer
Wiener Schule für Kunsttherapie
• 2007–2009
Master of Arts in Social Sciences
Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany,
University of KwaZulu-Natal Durban, South Africa,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
• 2002–2004
Master of Arts in Organizational and Economic Psychology
University of Bucharest, Romania
• 1998–2002
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Educational Sciences
University of Bucharest, Romania
Memberships
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ÖAGG - Österreichischer Arbeitskreis für Gruppentherapie und Gruppendynamik
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ÖBVP - Österreichischer Bundesverband für Psychotherapie