Register for the psychological psychotherapist examination

Prerequisites

• You have successfully completed the final exam.

Documents required

• Application
• Birth certificate, corresponding certificate in case of change of name
• Proof of passing the final exam
• Certificate of participation in training events
• Supplementary Certificate
• 2 case studies

Please note

no

Deadlines

Old procedure for starting training before September 1st, 2020:

• 10.01 for the spring exam


• 10.06. for the fall exam

New procedure for starting training from September 1st, 2020:

• in the winter semester until December 10th.


• in the summer semester until 10.05.

Procedure

Application is made online, contact via the registration process

Processing time

2 - 4 weeks and depending on the individual case

Fees

no

Legal remedies

You can raise an objection to a negative decision within one month of notification at the office specified in the letterhead.

Legal basis

Section 22 Licensing Regulations for Psychotherapists (PsychThApprO)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/psychthappro/__21.html

Before you can work as a state-certified psychological psychotherapist, you have to pass the exams.