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.

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.

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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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Medically and scientifically reviewed by Doctor-medic Otilia Gudana, MSc — Specialist in Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy (Bavarian State Chamber of Physicians), EMDR-certified clinician, published author with Springer Nature. Last review: 2026-07. Content follows current German S3 guidelines and is provided for information only; it does not replace an individual medical consultation. About the author.