Appointments for an initial consultation are arranged by telephone, directly or via the answering machine. Please bring your health insurance card if you have statutory insurance; no referral is needed. If available, reports from doctors or hospitals and a list of your medication are helpful.

Treatment starts with the psychotherapeutic consultation (Sprechstunde). It clarifies whether a mental illness is present and what kind of help makes sense; afterwards you receive a form (PTV 11) with the result. If we decide to work together, usually two to four probationary sessions follow. Before treatment begins you need a brief medical report (Konsiliarbericht), for example from your GP, that rules out physical causes. I then apply to your health insurer for coverage.

Privately insured patients should check their cover with their insurer in advance. Self-payers are welcome; fees follow the German fee schedule for psychotherapists (GOP). More on the process: Outpatient psychotherapy → · Electronic patient record: ePA →