Process & fees
What to expect — before you write
The question of cost usually comes first. So it stands here at the front — together with what actually happens in the first weeks.
The fee
A session usually lasts 50 minutes, or 90 minutes where needed. I will tell you the exact fee in the free preliminary call or on a brief e-mail enquiry — before any appointment is made and without any obligation.
- As a licensed psychotherapy practitioner I do not bill statutory health insurers. You receive an invoice and pay directly.
- Psychotherapeutic treatment is exempt from VAT under § 4 No. 14 of the German VAT Act.
- Reimbursement through private health or supplementary insurance may be possible depending on your policy. Please check with your insurer beforehand.
- No diagnosis is filed that could become relevant to authorities or insurers. What you share stays in your hands.
- Appointments can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours in advance. After that the full fee applies.
The process in four steps
- 1You write to meThrough the form, by e-mail or by phone. One or two sentences are enough — you don't have to spell out your concern.
- 2We speak brieflyA short phone or video call to see whether what I offer fits your concern. There is no charge for this.
- 3First session50 minutes at the practice on Jungfernstieg. About your situation, your goals, and whether working together feels right for you.
- 4A decision togetherAfterwards you decide whether and at what pace to continue. There is no minimum number of sessions.
Still unsure?
You don't have to know whether psychotherapy is right for you before writing. That is exactly what the preliminary call is for — it is free and commits you to nothing.