Finding therapy

Psychotherapy in your city

Looking for a therapy place means finding your way around locally. Our city guides explain the route via the initial consultation and 116117, list checked local services and show where to get help right away in a crisis.

City guides

Hesse · KV Hessen Frankfurt am Main Initial consultation and 116117, waiting times in Hesse, university and training clinics, counselling centres, therapy in English and crisis lines. Read the guide

More cities to followWe are adding more cities step by step, each with its own checked local information.

The route is the same everywhere

1Consultation
No referral needed. Book directly with a practice or via 116117, which must find an appointment within four weeks.
2Acute treatment
When it is urgent: with form PTV 11, 116117 arranges an appointment within two weeks at most.
3Therapy place
Probatory sessions, then an application to the insurer. If no place is available, reimbursement for private treatment is possible.

Source: Federal Ministry of Health

BackgroundWhy people in Germany wait so long for therapy, and how other countries handle it

In an acute crisis: call 112, or the TelefonSeelsorge free of charge around the clock on 0800 111 0 111 and 0800 111 0 222 (in German). This page is for information only. MindMotion is a tool for psychological self-reflection and does not provide psychotherapy. The app does not replace assessment or treatment by a psychotherapist or doctor. MindMotion is not affiliated with any of the organisations listed.