• In principle, my services are not covered by statutory health insurances.  Before starting treatment, check your insurance contract or call your insurance company to clarify which benefits are guaranteed for psychotherapeutic treatment by alternative practitioners  is contractually agreed.

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• My benefits will not be reimbursed by the aid in accordance with Appendix 1 to Section 6 (1) No. 1 BhV.  

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• Some private insurance companies have insured a waiting period for therapies from the catalog of services for psychotherapy (reimbursement of benefits not immediately upon entry into the insurance) or a certain number of psychotherapy sessions per year.

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• Some insurance companies cover the costs, but require that the treatments be approved in advance.

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• The reimbursement of benefits is sometimes also dependent on the diagnosis. Make up your mind if you would like that. You have the right to receive an invoice without a diagnosis, but you must then be prepared to forego the reimbursement.  

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• Should you already have several (3-5) psychological psychotherapists  have inquired and if your waiting time is longer than 3 months, there is the possibility of therapists  to consult that  do not have a so-called cash register. Tip: Ask your statutory health insurance company in advance about the "desired" procedure for the reimbursement of costs when looking for a psychotherapist, in order to avoid an "unpleasant" surprise afterwards. More information at: https://www.therapie.de/psyche/info/fragen/wichtigste-fragen/psychotherapie-kostendienstleistungen/  

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• According to Section 33 of the Income Tax Act (EStG), the following can be claimed for tax purposes:

  • Treatment costs by alternative practitioners​

  • Costs for trips to alternative practitioners

  • Cost of prescribed medication