Schools of psychotherapy

Psychotherapy as a science and as a method for treatment of disorders is historically seen a very recent development. The knowledge that the causes of disease often lie in emotional states is very old, and was formly a part of spiritual and religious practices.

Due to the rapid development of psychotherapy in modern times, this topic is difficult to understand even for experts. Therefore the following is only a short description for laymen's orientation.

Psychotherapy as a science and as a method for treatment of disorders is historically seen a very recent development. The knowledge that the causes of disease often lie in emotional states is very old, and was formly a part of spiritual and religious practices.

Due to the rapid development of psychotherapy in modern times, this topic is difficult to understand even for experts. Therefore the following is only a short description for laymen's orientation.


Certain schools of psychotherapy are scientifically proven to be effective. For this reason, the treatment costs for these procedures are covered by health insurance companies. Humanistic procedures (Gestalt therapy, psychodrama, etc.) have also been scientifically shown to be effective. However, the approval procedures required for insurance to cover these treatments have not yet been completed.