The Therapy Consent Form is a crucial document required in German therapeutic practice before commencing treatment. It serves as a foundational agreement between mental health professionals and their patients, ensuring compliance with German healthcare legislation, particularly the Patientenrechtegesetz and Psychotherapeutengesetz. This document is essential for establishing clear boundaries, expectations, and legal obligations in the therapeutic relationship. It must be completed prior to beginning therapy sessions and includes detailed information about the nature of services, confidentiality, data protection under GDPR, payment terms, and patient rights. The form is designed to protect both the healthcare provider and the patient while ensuring transparency and informed consent in accordance with German legal requirements.

1. Patient Information: Patient's personal details including name, date of birth, contact information, and insurance status

2. Therapist Information: Professional details of the therapist, including qualifications, registration numbers, and contact information

3. Nature of Services: Detailed description of the therapeutic services being offered, including type of therapy and general approach

4. Treatment Framework: Information about session duration, frequency, scheduling policies, and emergency protocols

5. Rights and Responsibilities: Outline of both patient's and therapist's rights and responsibilities during the therapeutic relationship

6. Confidentiality Statement: Detailed explanation of confidentiality principles, legal limitations, and mandatory reporting obligations

7. Data Protection: GDPR-compliant explanation of how personal and health data will be collected, processed, stored, and protected

8. Fees and Payment: Clear outline of fees, payment terms, insurance billing procedures, and cancellation policies

9. Consent Declaration: Formal statement of consent with signature spaces for patient (and guardian if applicable) and therapist