Your first visit

Here you will find important information about your first visit to our psychiatric practice in Cologne and Frechen, to ensure your appointment runs smoothly. Please take the time to read this carefully. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to seeing you!

Appointment scheduling and punctuality

Our practice operates on an appointment-only basis. Please be punctual!


Please always arrive no later than [time]. 15 minutes before your appointment in our practice. This is absolutely necessary.


This is necessary so as not to interfere with the treatment of subsequent patients.

Should you fail to appear without prior notice, we reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee.

What do I need to bring?

To make your first visit with us as effective as possible, we ask you to bring the following documents with you:


  • Your current medication plan
  • Medical letters, lab results, CT/MRI reports. Please note that we will scan these documents to add them to our files and then return them to you.
  • If you have been referred to us by another doctor, please bring the referral slip with you, which indicates the specific question you have for us.
  • Don't forget your insurance card.


It is very important for us to know your medical history and current symptoms in order to offer you the best possible treatment.

What else do I need to consider?

Complete the treatment contract (only for private patients and self-payers)
Patients who have booked a video consultation are asked to please Treatment contract Please send the completed treatment contract to us immediately after booking your appointment online. Private patients and self-paying patients who come to our practice are welcome to fill out the treatment contract on site.

Please allow for waiting times.
Occasionally, longer waiting times may occur due to examinations or acute emergencies. We ask for your understanding and request that you take this into account when visiting our practice. Please remember that you, too, would want your doctor to have sufficient time for you in urgent cases.

It is possible that patients who arrived at the practice after you may be called in before you. This can happen for various reasons, such as an emergency or a more complex medical situation. We ask for your understanding in this matter and thank you in advance for your patience.