Frequently Asked Questions

I am legally insured. do you treat me

Yes. I treat patients with statutory health insurance exclusively at my practice in Frechen.
Due to my half statutory insurance seat, the number of available appointments is limited.

What does self-pay mean?

As a self-paying patient, you have the option to make use of our private consultation services.

Billing is carried out according to the German Medical Fee Schedule (GOÄ – Gebührenordnung für Ärzte).

The cost of a consultation varies depending on the scope of services provided, but in most cases ranges between €80 and €110.

You are responsible for covering the treatment costs yourself (self-pay service). In this case, your statutory health insurance will not reimburse the expenses.

How do I start psychotherapeutic treatment?

If you are considering psychotherapeutic treatment, we kindly request you to contact us via email in advance to inquire about the availability of initial consultations for outpatient psychotherapy. We will promptly get in touch with you.

If you require a consultation report for psychotherapy with a psychological psychotherapist, please schedule a psychiatric examination with us.

Do you have a waiting list for psychotherapeutic treatment?

Yes! After the initial consultation, you will be placed on my waiting list.

I need a specialist medical certificate. Could you issue one for me?

For the preparation of a medical certificate or expert report, a private medical examination will be conducted in accordance with the German Scale of Medical Fees (GOÄ). The cost of the examination is generally €102.00. Please note that the outcome of the medical assessment may differ from your personal expectations.

The fees for a medical certificate or expert report depend on the scope and specific questions involved and will be discussed individually following the examination. In some cases, additional fee-based appointments may be required.

Do you also prepare medical reports?

Yes! Please make sure to contact us in advance via email so we can assist you with your request. Afterwards, we can arrange an appointment for the assessment together.

I need a certificate of incapacity for work. Can you issue me one?

Yes! If you are found to be unfit for work following a psychiatric examination, we will be happy to provide you with a corresponding certificate upon request.

Can I continue to have your consultation hours and my psychotherapist?

Yes! Of course you can come to my psychiatric consultation hours and continue to receive psychotherapeutic treatment from your psychotherapist.

Do you also offer ADHD diagnostics?

We offer a comprehensive ADHD assessment in our practice as a self-pay service. The total cost is generally approximately €730. The diagnostic process begins with an initial consultation. If the assessment consists solely of the initial consultation, the cost amounts to €189.91.

Patients with private health insurance are usually reimbursed for the costs by their insurance provider. Appointments can be scheduled online via our website. Consultations may also be conducted via video appointment.

Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, statutory health insurance generally covers the costs of pharmacological treatment, if clinically indicated.


If you would like a referral to an ADHD outpatient clinic at a university hospital, an initial consultation within our public health insurance service is possible for this purpose. Please schedule an appointment for a psychiatric evaluation within our public health insurance clinic, subject to availability.

The use of a self-pay service is not a prerequisite for this.

How high are the costs of ADHD diagnostics for self-payers?

The cost of self-pay ADHD diagnostics varies depending on how complex the process will be. Billing is based on the fee schedule for doctors (GOÄ). In general, the cost from the first appointment to the final confirmation of the diagnosis is around €730.

Can I book a video consultation for ADHD diagnostics?

Yes, it is possible to book a video consultation for ADHD diagnostics. During the first appointment, an initial assessment is carried out. If further diagnostic evaluation is medically indicated, follow-up appointments will be scheduled.

Whether the follow-up appointments can be conducted via video consultation depends on the quality of the patient’s video and audio connection. If the connection is stable and reliable, these appointments can also take place via video consultation.

Do you also prescribe BtM prescriptions?

Yes! If there is a medical need, we will also prescribe appropriate narcotics such as methylphenidate.

For me, ADHD is already demonstrably secured in adulthood. Does my statutory health insurance cover the costs of drug treatment?

Yes, within the framework of the drug guidelines, the statutory health insurance company takes care of the indication-based treatment in the case of proven ADHD in adulthood. However, it must be remembered that the treatment must also be economical. These are requirements of your statutory health insurance.

Can I obtain a referral from you to the ADHD outpatient clinic at the university hospital?

If you would like a referral to an ADHD outpatient clinic at a university hospital, an initial consultation within our public health insurance service is possible for this purpose. Please schedule an appointment for a psychiatric evaluation within our public health insurance clinic, subject to availability.

The use of a self-pay service is not a prerequisite for this.