Treatment and programmes

There is no single way out of gambling addiction. After your assessment, we suggest the programme that fits the severity of the problem, your work and the support you have at home.

Which programme is right for you?

A first orientation. The final recommendation is always made at your assessment.

	Residential	Intensive outpatient	Online
Duration	4 to 8 weeks	12 weeks	Flexible
Frequency	Daily	3 times a week	1 to 2 times a week
Keep working	No, sick note if needed	Yes	Yes
Suitable for	Daily gambling, serious debts, failed attempts to stop	Loss of control with a stable routine	Long distances, difficult working hours, early stage
Aftercare	12 months	12 months	12 months

Therapist in conversation with a patient

First appointment and assessment

One appointment, 90 minutes

The starting point for every treatment. In 90 minutes, a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist look at how, when and how much you gamble, the impact on your finances and relationships, and whether anxiety, depression or alcohol use play a part.

Who it's for

Anyone who feels they have lost control over gambling, and family members looking for guidance.

What's included

Clinical interview and validated questionnaires
Psychiatric examination
Report with a programme recommendation
Cost estimate with no obligation

Residential programme

4 to 8 weeks

A stay in a quiet house with single rooms and no free access to smartphones or the internet. Days are structured around individual therapy, groups, exercise and time in nature, to break the cycle of urge and bet.

Who it's for

People who gamble daily, have serious debts, have tried to stop several times without success or show signs of depression.

What's included

Individual therapy three times a week
Daily therapy groups
Medical and psychiatric care
Family sessions at weekends
A plan for returning home and to work

Intensive outpatient programme

12 weeks

Structured treatment without leaving home or your job. Individual and group sessions in the early evening, with practical tasks in between: logging urges, controlling money and setting up digital blocks.

Who it's for

People with a broadly stable daily routine and support at home.

What's included

3 sessions a week for the first 8 weeks
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Relapse-prevention group
Monthly psychiatric review

Individual therapy

Weekly, 50 minutes

Sessions with a specialist psychotherapist to work on the thoughts that keep gambling going: "I'm about to win", "I have to win back what I lost", "This time is different". You learn to recognise triggers and respond to them differently.

Who it's for

People at any stage, including after a residential programme.

What's included

Cognitive behavioural therapy
Motivational interviewing
Personal relapse-prevention plan

Therapy groups

Weekly, 90 minutes

Small groups led by a psychotherapist, with people going through the same thing. Hearing from those who are further along the road is what makes change feel real for many.

Who it's for

Alongside any programme and for long-term stability.

What's included

A maximum of 10 participants
Separate groups for young adults
In person and online

Family support

According to your plan

Gambling affects the whole family: lies, missing money, arguments. We help partners, parents and children understand the addiction, protect the family finances and rebuild trust, with or without the person who gambles taking part.

Who it's for

Family members of people with gambling problems, whether or not they are in treatment.

What's included

Family and couples sessions
Monthly family group
Advice on protecting accounts and assets

Debt management

4 to 6 sessions

Debt is one of the strongest relapse triggers. A social worker helps you list all your debts, negotiate with creditors and set up a money-management system that you share with someone you trust.

Who it's for

People with loans, missed payments or no clear picture of what they owe.

What's included

Complete overview of your debts
Support when contacting creditors
Household budget
Bank limits and blocks on gambling payments

Online therapy

Same as in-person appointments

Individual, group and family therapy by encrypted video, with the same clinical team. Ideal if you live outside Berlin, work shifts or would rather start from home.

Who it's for

People anywhere in Germany, and German- or English-speaking people abroad.

What's included

Encrypted, certified video platform
Evening and Saturday appointments
Prescriptions and reports in digital form

Aftercare

12 months, included in the programme

The first months after a programme carry the highest risk. We stay by your side with regular appointments, an aftercare group and the helpline for difficult moments.

Who it's for

Everyone who completes a programme with us.

What's included

Follow-up appointments for 12 months
Aftercare group every two weeks
24-hour helpline

Not sure where to start?

Book an assessment. You'll leave with a clear plan, even if you decide not to have treatment with us.

Book a first appointment Call +49 30 0000 0000