Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions that we encounter at Dr. Koulechov's practice.

What do I do in an emergency or outside of office hours?

Here are telephone numbers for emergencies:

On-call medical service 116 117

KJP Marburg 06421 586 52 00

University Hospital Frankfurt 069 6301 0

Vitos Hanau 06181 6180600

Vitos Klinik Rheingau 061 23 60 20

How long are the waiting times?

We are currently experiencing a high number of registrations.

Initial appointments or appointments for an initial consultation are scheduled several months in advance. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

We will communicate any changes here on the website or by telephone. 

What is the best way to register?

Please use the online form to register. This allows us to immediately gather the information needed for your first appointment and better address your request. If you have any questions, you can also reach us by phone, or we can call you back.

What documents do we need for the initial consultation?

Health insurance card, child health record, previous medical findings/reports, school report cards and reports, if available.

In cases of joint custody, both parents must give their consent.

What is a child and adolescent psychiatrist?

A child and adolescent psychiatrist is a doctor who helps children and adolescents with emotional problems—for example, when they are sad, anxious, or angry, or when they are having problems at school or at home. Training in this field includes completing medical school, followed by residency training and psychotherapy training.

Confidentiality

All information that you provide to us is subject to medical confidentiality. This means that we may not disclose any information to third parties without your express consent.

We are only exempt from confidentiality in cases where we see a danger to our patients (danger to themselves or others).

Does the practice work with the school and/or the youth welfare office?

Yes – but only with your consent. The goal is to make measures suitable for everyday use (e.g. support, compensation for disadvantages).

Do you offer psychotherapy?

We are a social-psychiatric practice and offer diagnostic services, counseling, coordination, temporary relief through individual contacts, and appointments in the context of social-psychiatric care. We do not offer long-term individual psychotherapy (weekly guideline-based therapy).

Are there group sessions available?

Yes, we would like to offer various groups in the future.

Medication – yes or no?

A decision regarding medication is carefully considered and explained transparently. We decide together with you. Follow-up checks then take place regularly in the practice to discuss the effectiveness and tolerability.

What other resources are available?

Here, we offer links to high-quality resources and will continue to expand the list in the future:

https://www.ich-bin-alles.de/
Project of the LMU Munich on the topic of depression and mental health in childhood and adolescence