Process & FAQ
Process
Get in touch
Write to me via the contact form or call – with a short description of what brings you here.
Initial consultation
In the psychotherapy consultation hour, we get to know each other and clarify what you need.
Therapy begins
If it is a good fit, we start regular sessions with an individual treatment plan.
Frequently asked questions
Will my health insurance cover the costs?
Treatment costs can be covered for privately insured patients as well as those with Beihilfe or Heilfürsorge – depending on the specific terms of your insurance. Regardless of insurance, treatment on a self-pay basis is available to everyone. For further details, see Costs & billing.
How long does therapy usually take?
This is individual and depends on your particular concern. For those with statutory health insurance, a distinction is made between short-term and long-term therapy, each with a defined number of sessions. Private health insurers and Beihilfe offices often handle approval individually according to your tariff, typically for a limited number of sessions that can be extended if needed. We clarify the exact framework together at the start of treatment and, where relevant, with your insurer.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
I currently have availability. Please reach out via the contact form and I will let you know the next available appointment.
Do you also offer online sessions?
Yes, that is possible – by arrangement and depending on the terms of your private health insurance. For self-pay clients, online sessions are available to the extent you would like.
What happens in the initial consultation?
In the initial consultation, we get to know each other: I explain how I work, and together we form a first impression of your concern. The session lasts about 50 minutes and is non-binding for you.
Is our conversation confidential?
Yes. Like all psychotherapists, I am bound by statutory confidentiality (§ 203 of the German Criminal Code).
What should I do in an emergency?
Please note that my practice cannot provide immediate emergency care. In an acute crisis, you can reach out to the following services:
Police
Phone: 110
Emergency medical services
Phone: 112
Krisendienst Psychiatrie (psychiatric crisis line)
Phone: 0800 655 3000 (daily, 24 hours)
Die Arche
Saarstraße 5, 80797 Munich
Phone: 089 334041
Münchner Insel
Phone: 089 220041 or 089 210 21 848
www.muenchner-insel.de
Patient services (out-of-hours medical service)
Phone: 116 117
Do you offer therapy in English?
Yes, therapy can also take place in English.
