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Apply for admission to the psychotherapeutic examination

Would you like to take a section of the psychological-psychotherapeutic examination? Here you can find out how and where to submit your application.

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Professional permits, examinations and approbations

Detailed description

To complete your training as a psychological psychotherapist, you must successfully pass the examinations before your responsible body. The examination consists of two sections. Passing the examinations is a prerequisite for your state licensure. You must apply for admission to the respective examination section at your responsible body.

Information

Important notes

Prerequisites

You have successfully completed all required coursework.

Documents required

Application
Birth certificate, corresponding certificate in case of name change
Proof of passing the final examination
Certificate of participation in training events
Supplementary certificate
2 case studies
Proof of graduation (certificate and diploma)

Please note

There are no special features

Deadlines

Old procedure for starting training before 1 September 2020:

Please register for the fall exam by June 10th at the latest.

New procedure for starting training from 1 September 2020:

Please register for the spring exam by December 10th at the latest.

Please register for the fall exam by May 10th at the latest.

Procedure & Fees

Procedure

You submit your application along with the necessary documents to the responsible authority via the provided online service.
The responsible authority will examine your application and request any missing documents or information from you.
After successfully completing the examination, the responsible body will confirm your admission to the examination in writing.

Processing time

Processing takes approximately 2 - 4 weeks.

Fees

Legal notes

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 22 Licensing Regulations for Psychotherapists (PsychThApprO)

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

Downloads & Links

Links on hamburg.de

Address and contact information