Trauma therapy & PTSD diagnosis in Munich
Diagnosis and treatment of trauma-related disorders (PTSD, cPTSD) by an EMDR-certified clinician with extensive inpatient and forensic experience.

Overview
Guideline-based trauma consultation with thorough assessment, stabilisation and trauma-focused processing (including EMDR).
Indications
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after single- or multiple-event trauma
- Complex PTSD and attachment trauma
- Stress responses after accidents, violence or medical procedures
- Occupational trauma (first responders, medical staff)
Process
- 1
Diagnostic phase
Structured assessment (CAPS-5, PCL-5) and clarification of comorbidities.
- 2
Stabilisation
Building safety, resource activation and affect regulation before any confrontation work.
- 3
Processing
EMDR or trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural approaches, selected by indication.
- 4
Integration
Meaning-making, identity work and relapse prevention; onward referral where needed.
Fees & billing
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
Trauma first appointment (60–90 min.) | approx. € 280–420 |
Trauma therapy session (50 min.) GOÄ 870/871 plus surcharges where applicable | approx. € 200–280 |
EMDR double session (90 min.) | approx. € 320–460 |
Written report / statement | from € 220 |
- Private practice without statutory health insurance contracts; billing follows the German medical fee schedule (GOÄ).
- Reimbursable through German private health insurance (PKV) and Beihilfe subject to your individual policy.
- Transparent fee agreement for self-payers before treatment begins.
- Payment by bank transfer after invoicing; a written cost estimate is available on request.
All prices are indicative for self-payers. Final invoicing follows the German medical fee schedule (GOÄ) based on scope and individual case.
FAQ
- What is EMDR?
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing — a guideline-recommended trauma-focused method for processing distressing memories.
- Do I have to talk about the trauma in detail?
- Not at the start. We work in phases and begin with stabilisation before any exposure.
- How long does trauma therapy take?
- Single-event trauma often 8–20 sessions. Complex trauma usually needs a longer, phase-oriented treatment.
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