Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How does the online consultation work?

During the first, usually 1-3 consultations, I get to know you and understand your situation better. You then determine which concrete goals we want to work on together as part of the consultation. We then get into the actual consulting work. Depending on the issue, I use different methods and techniques to help you get closer to your goals.

Finally, when your goals are met, we draw feedback and record what you've accomplished and learned along the way. This also means that you are now armed with new ideas, patterns of behavior and methods with which you can support yourself.

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How long does a consultation take?

A counseling session lasts 50 minutes.

The total duration varies greatly from person to person and depends on your concerns and specific goals. For some it is just a few sessions, for others I accompany them over many months or even years. The time intervals between the sessions are just as individual. It is important that we regularly check to what extent the goals are being achieved and the advice is useful.

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Does the health insurance pay for the consultations?

No, you have to bear the costs for the psychological counseling yourself. This is not covered by statutory or private health insurance in Germany. ____________________________________________________________

What is the difference between psychological counseling and psychotherapy?

The counseling is not suitable for the therapy of mental illnesses. If necessary, it can only be used as a bridging time until a place for psychotherapy is found. Various techniques can be used. The suffering of the clients is usually lower than that of psychotherapy patients. You have to pay for the psychological counseling yourself.

Psychotherapy in Germany is only carried out by psychologists or (medical) psychiatrists who have completed additional training as psychotherapists. This training teaches specific knowledge of therapy methods to treat mental illnesses. Psychotherapy is covered by statutory or private health insurance.

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What technical requirements do I need for the consultations?

The consultations are conducted via video call. All you need is a stable internet connection and an internet-enabled laptop/tablet or smartphone and an environment that is as quiet as possible.

After you register for the consultation, I will send you all the important information by e-mail, you don't have to download a separate program or app. Before each session, you will receive a link from me via email, which you can use to dial into our conversation.

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