Your online therapy for mental health challenges.
Supporting you in overcoming depression, generalized anxiety disorder, binge eating disorder, bulimia, or chronic pain.
Still waiting for a spot in psychotherapy?
Selfapy’s online therapy program provides effective support for mental health challenges – with no waiting time and free of charge with a prescription.
Start your psychological online therapy with Selfapy today
Selfapy helps you understand the mechanisms behind your condition, learn techniques to ease your symptoms, and improve your quality of life. The program includes 12 lessons, comparable to the structure of traditional psychotherapy – but delivered digitally instead of with in-person therapeutic guidance. Through easily understandable psychological content in the form of texts, videos, and audio, you’ll be guided to identify negative thought patterns and gradually encourage positive behaviors. Developed by psychologists, Selfapy is proven to be effective.
How can I get a prescription for online therapy?
We see ourselves as your long-term partner in managing health conditions. Our experienced and specially trained doctors work with you to find the best therapy approach for your individual needs. If your diagnosis is suitable, this may include Selfapy's online therapy program. In such cases, a prescription for Selfapy will be issued. You can conveniently submit this prescription online directly via Selfapy. A simple step-by-step guide will be sent to you by email.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Selfapy is clinically proven to be effective. It was developed by experts in clinical psychology from both academic and practical fields, using evidence-based methods. These methods are based on established Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, which have been shown worldwide to produce excellent results in treating mental health conditions. Clinical studies are conducted by independent external research organizations with years of expertise, such as Humboldt University in Berlin and Charité Berlin, to ensure an unbiased assessment of its effectiveness.
Yes, Selfapy is clinically proven to be effective. It was developed by experts in clinical psychology from both academic and practical fields, using evidence-based methods. These methods are based on established Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, which have been shown worldwide to produce excellent results in treating mental health conditions. Clinical studies are conducted by independent external research organizations with years of expertise, such as Humboldt University in Berlin and Charité Berlin, to ensure an unbiased assessment of its effectiveness. You can find the published studies and an overview of the results here.
Most private health insurers cover digital health applications. However, it’s a good idea to check with your insurer beforehand if you are privately insured. If you receive confirmation of coverage for Selfapy, the reimbursement process works like any other private health insurance claim. Simply download the Selfapy app from the App Store or Play Store, purchase the app as a self-payer, and then claim the amount back from your private insurance.
Most private health insurers cover digital health applications. However, it’s a good idea to check with your insurer beforehand if you are privately insured. If you receive confirmation of coverage for Selfapy, the reimbursement process works like any other private health insurance claim. Simply download the Selfapy app from the App Store or Play Store, purchase the app as a self-payer, and then claim the amount back from your private insurance. Here, you can find links to purchase Selfapy's online therapy program for depression, generalized anxiety disorder, binge eating disorder, bulimia, and chronic pain.
Yes, Selfapy is fully covered by all statutory health insurance providers if you have been given the relevant diagnosis.
You can easily submit your prescription issued by your doctor directly to Selfapy’s prescription service. Your health insurance provider will then send you a personal code, which you can use to unlock the online therapy program in the Selfapy app.
You can easily submit your prescription issued by your doctor directly to Selfapy’s prescription service. Your health insurance provider will then send you a personal code, which you can use to unlock the online therapy program in the Selfapy app.
The program duration is 90 days. If you need more time to complete the therapy content, you can request a follow-up prescription. Selfapy will remind you from time to time that you need a new prescription to continue using the app. You can obtain the follow-up prescription from us as usual.
No, the Selfapy courses and traditional psychotherapy are independent services covered by health insurance. Using Selfapy will not affect your entitlement to psychotherapy.