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Sigmund Freud Privat Universität Berlin
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Kinder- und JugendlichenpsychotherapieChild and Adolescent Psychotherapy

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Sigmund Freud Privat Universität Berlin Berlin · Berlin

About the Program

The Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy program with a focus on Behavioral Therapy (VT) trains participants in the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation of disorders where psychotherapy is indicated. It also covers therapy for psychological causes, manifestations, and consequences of physical illnesses, considering medical findings and the patient's social situation. A Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist (KJP) diagnoses and treats psychological disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 21. The program is based on behavioral therapy principles, which assumes that behaviors (including thoughts, feelings, physical reactions, and motor behavior) are learned throughout life through individual-environment interactions. The training includes developing individualized explanatory models for psychological disorders, providing psychoeducation, setting treatment goals, and implementing specific interventions based on the disorder and the child's/adolescent's resources. The therapy involves making dysfunctional behavioral and interaction patterns conscious, understanding their origin and function, and replacing them with more functional patterns. The program utilizes numerous evaluated treatment manuals that are either disorder-oriented (e.g., treatment of depression, anxiety) or skill-oriented (e.g., assertiveness training). Creative methods, worksheets, picture books, behavioral experiments, and role-playing are used in working with children and adolescents.
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The Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy program with a focus on Behavioral Therapy (VT) trains participants in the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation of disorders where psychotherapy is indicated. It also covers therapy for psychological causes, manifestations, and consequences of physical illnesses, considering medical findings and the patient's social situation. A Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist (KJP) diagnoses and treats psychological disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 21. The program is based on behavioral therapy principles, which assumes that behaviors (including thoughts, feelings, physical reactions, and motor behavior) are learned throughout life through individual-environment interactions. The training includes developing individualized explanatory models for psychological disorders, providing psychoeducation, setting treatment goals, and implementing specific interventions based on the disorder and the child's/adolescent's resources. The therapy involves making dysfunctional behavioral and interaction patterns conscious, understanding their origin and function, and replacing them with more functional patterns. The program utilizes numerous evaluated treatment manuals that are either disorder-oriented (e.g., treatment of depression, anxiety) or skill-oriented (e.g., assertiveness training). Creative methods, worksheets, picture books, behavioral experiments, and role-playing are used in working with children and adolescents.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Psychotherapy

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How do I apply to Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie at Sigmund Freud Privat Universität Berlin?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie at Sigmund Freud Privat Universität Berlin

Is Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie at Sigmund Freud Privat Universität Berlin taught in German or English? ▼

This Other programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie at Sigmund Freud Privat Universität Berlin? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Sigmund Freud Privat Universität Berlin — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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