PSY Online Lecture Series | „There’s More Than Therapy: Exploring Diverse Fields of Psychological Practice“

Online Lecture Series | 18:00 – 19:30 | Open to students from all SFU locations

With the lecture series There’s More Than Therapy: Exploring Diverse Fields of Psychological Practice, students are invited to discover the wide range of professional paths psychology can open up.
In a series of online talks taking place on Tuesday evenings, speakers from diverse fields of practice share insights into their daily work, their professional journeys, and the social relevance of psychology in different contexts.
From clinical and community-based practice to politics, organizational change, and technology, the series highlights the many ways psychological expertise can make a difference.
Students from all SFU locations are welcome to join and can register with their SFU Microsoft account via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/t4BAxJ8Lrp

05 May 2026
I’m a Psychologist – Who Works Across Clinical Settings
Vienna | Simone Merkinger

Clinical psychology is often imagined as one clear professional path, but in reality it can lead into very different settings and roles. In this talk, Simone Merkinger offers an honest look at her postgraduate training in Clinical Psychology and the different contexts she worked in along the way. Sharing what she learned, what surprised her, and what she wishes she had known as a student, she opens up a broader view of what clinical practice can look like.
This talk introduces clinical psychological work across forensic psychiatry, alcohol rehabilitation, drug withdrawal treatment, military assessment, and neuropsychology.
Students will gain a realistic picture of postgraduate training and of how openness and curiosity can lead to unexpected paths within psychology.

• Programme Overview (PDF)
• Join online (SFU Microsoft Account required) and explore this field of psychological practice.