What happens in psychotherapy?
Are all forms of psychotherapy the same?
No. Behavioural, psychodynamic and other approaches have different emphases. Conversation, exploring experiences or exercises may be involved. The source describes approaches in more detail. [1]
General information for adults. Not medical or psychotherapeutic advice; not a substitute for examination, diagnosis or treatment.
Sources & editorial status
- IQWiG: Psychotherapy and its process (German-language source) ↗
Patient information on goals, approaches and initial consultations in Germany. Accessed: 29 October 2026.
Compiled from an existing article: 31 October 2026. Source comparison in the article: 29 October 2026. Prepared with AI assistance; independent medical review is pending. Editorial compilation; independent medical expert review has not taken place.
Editorial responsibility: Mario V.W.B.R. Obst. Known limitations and the use of each source are explained alongside the reference. A source-comparison date is not the publication date of the original source.