Frequently Asked Questions

No. This is a private practice without GKV approval. You will need to cover the costs yourself. Reimbursement through public health insurance is not an option.

Many private health insurers cover sessions with an approbated psychotherapist. Whether your plan covers psychotherapy and to what extent depends on your contract, so it is worth checking with your insurer individually before we begin. I will provide a correctly formatted invoice (GOÄ/GOP) for submission.

Coverage varies by plan, so a quick call to your insurer beforehand avoids surprises. These questions help:

• ✓ Is outpatient psychotherapy included in my plan?
• ✓ Are online (video) sessions covered?
• ✓ How many sessions are reimbursed, and at what rate?
• ✓ Do I need prior authorisation before starting?
• ✓ How many sessions can I have before authorisation is required?

No. You can contact me directly without a referral from your GP or any other provider.

The first session is an introductory conversation. We talk about what is bringing you in and what you are hoping to get from therapy, and I explain how I work. There is no commitment to continue. You can take your time and decide afterwards.

A session typically lasts 50 minutes.

It depends on what you are working on. Some topics can be addressed well in a handful of sessions, others take longer. We discuss what makes sense for your situation at the start and adjust as we go.

Yes. There is no minimum number of sessions and no obligation to continue. If you feel the work is not the right fit, or if you need a break, just let me know.

Yes. As an approbated psychotherapist, I am bound by professional confidentiality under § 203 StGB. What you tell me stays between us.

No. Professional confidentiality fully protects you. I do not share any information with third parties. Even the fact that you are seeing me is confidential.

All sessions currently take place online. In genuinely exceptional circumstances, an in-person appointment at my practice in Düsseldorf can be arranged. This is not the standard format and requires prior agreement.

A device with a camera and microphone (computer, tablet, or phone), a stable internet connection, and a place where you can speak without being overheard. That is all.

I offer sessions in German, English, Spanish, and Russian.

Psychotherapy is a structured treatment for mental health conditions or significant psychological distress. It takes place over a longer period and follows a therapeutic framework. Psychological counselling is better suited to specific life questions, transitional periods, or personal concerns where no clinical diagnosis is involved. We can talk about which fits your situation in the first session.