Behavioural therapy
Understanding difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and finding new ways to respond.
More about therapy
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy · Hamburg
KJP TanrikuluSpace to understand.
Courage to find your own way.
Psychotherapy and assessment for children and adolescents in Hamburg-Billstedt. Our services are available in German, Turkish and English. With care, clear explanations and a shared approach, one step at a time.
Appointment requests are accepted online only
Welcome to our practice
Every child has
their own
story.
Sometimes everyday life becomes difficult. Feelings can become overwhelming, school or family life can feel stressful, and questions arise that have no immediate answers.
We take time to understand together what is difficult at the moment and what support would be helpful. We look at challenges, as well as abilities, interests and what is already going well.
How to get started with usBeing taken seriously
We listen and treat children, adolescents and their families with openness and respect.
Understanding together
We explain our assessment clearly and discuss the next steps together.
Putting it into everyday practice
We develop suitable strategies and involve important people in the child’s or adolescent’s life when needed.
Our services
Support
that fits your situation.
Whether your child needs an assessment first or therapeutic support, we work with you to find out which service is right for them.
Diagnostic assessment
Psychological assessment of emotional, behavioural, developmental and learning difficulties.
More about assessmentAutism assessment
A careful assessment for signs of an autism spectrum disorder in childhood and adolescence.
More about autism assessmentEMDR therapy
Therapeutic support for working through distressing experiences. We assess individually whether EMDR is appropriate.
More about EMDRGroup therapy
Learning and practising together: social skills, managing emotions and practical ways to cope in everyday life.
Explore our group programmesParents & carers
Making sense of difficulties, understanding your child better and finding helpful ways to improve family life.
Information for familiesSome of the difficulties we can help with
These examples give an overview of the difficulties we work with. At the first appointment, we discuss your individual situation and agree on the next steps together.
therapy
Discover
new possibilities.
What helps varies from person to person. We tailor treatment to age, concerns and individual circumstances.
Together, we set goals and try out practical steps that may help. Working with parents and other important people in the child’s life can support treatment.
More about our therapeutic workIndividual therapy · Behavioural therapy
Individual therapy offers space to explore what matters to you. We look at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and work together on strategies that can help in everyday life.
EMDR · working through distressing experiences
We offer EMDR as part of our therapeutic work. Before using it, we discuss the procedure and check whether this method is suited to your individual situation and treatment goal.
Groups · Social skills and coping strategies
Our groups focus on areas such as social skills, managing strong feelings and practical coping skills. Participants try out new ways of responding together and share their experiences.
We discuss with you which group suits your child’s age and needs, and when they may be able to join.
Assessment
A closer look.
A better understanding.
If you have questions about development, behaviour or learning, an assessment can help you understand what is happening. We consider difficulties alongside strengths and the child’s everyday environment.
We explain the findings clearly and discuss the next steps together.
ADHD, attention & learning
Assessment of concentration and attention difficulties, as well as developmental and academic problems.
Autism assessment
If there are indications of an autism spectrum disorder, we offer a targeted diagnostic assessment. During this process, we discuss questions relating to development and everyday life together with the child or young person and their carers.
Emotional difficulties and behaviour
Assessing psychological distress and behavioural problems as a basis for providing appropriate support.
Our team
People by your side.
Therapy, assessment and administration work together in our practice. Meet the people behind our practice.
Refik Tanrikulu
Practice manager
Your contact for practice organisation, registration and administrative matters.
Gülay Tanrikulu
Clinical lead
Diplom-Pädagogin (German Diplom in Education)
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist - Behavioural Therapy
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Senem Topçu
Diplom-Pädagogin (German Diplom in Education)
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist - Behavioural Therapy
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Betül Esenceli
Clinical psychologist
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Mihca-Nur Yildiz
Clinical psychologist
For children, young people & parents
You can take the first step
without having all the answers.
As a parent, you don’t need to know exactly what support your child needs before contacting us. And if you’re coming for yourself, you don’t need to have found the words for everything that’s on your mind.
How do we arrange an initial meeting?
Please submit appointment requests through our online booking page. For administrative questions, you can also call us on 040 226 019 64. At the initial consultation, we discuss your concerns and possible next steps. We will discuss whether and when we can offer treatment based on your individual situation.
What can my child expect?
We start by getting to know each other. We want to understand what is difficult in everyday life, what already helps, and what questions you and your child have. Together, we discuss whether further appointments, an assessment or treatment would be helpful.
For you: What if I feel unsure?
You can come with questions, doubts, or just a feeling that things are difficult right now. When we meet, we’ll explain how we work. You can tell us what matters to you and what you don’t want to talk about yet.
Do we need a referral?
A medical referral is generally not required. You can contact us directly to make an enquiry.
How are parents involved?
Depending on the child’s age, concerns and needs, meetings with parents or carers may form part of treatment. We discuss how we will work together and answer any questions about confidentiality.
How long does the treatment take?
This depends on your individual situation and the goals we agree together. After the first few appointments, we can usually give a clearer idea of how much support may be helpful.
Costs & insurance
Clarity from the very beginning.
Here you will find information about statutory health insurance, private health insurance and self-funded care.
Statutory health insurance
Your statutory health insurance covers the cost of psychotherapy and psychological assessments at our practice.
Private insurance & Beihilfe
We also treat people with private health insurance and those eligible for Beihilfe, the German civil service healthcare benefits scheme. Reimbursement depends on the insurance policy, applicable rules and individual requirements. You may need to pay part of the costs yourself.
Self-funded treatment
You can also pay for treatment yourself. We discuss the expected costs and how treatment will proceed with you before it begins.
If you have private health insurance or are eligible for Beihilfe, please check reimbursement with your insurer or the relevant Beihilfe office in advance.
Working at KJP Tanrikulu
Could our practice be right for you?
We are looking for the right people to join our team. Find out about our practice and opportunities for permanent full-time or part-time employment.
When it can’t wait
Help in crises and emergencies.
In an emergency, please do not wait for a reply to your appointment request. These services offer quick help or advice.
If someone’s life is in danger
112In the event of immediate danger to life, including in connection with a mental health crisis: call the emergency services immediately.
Round the clock
Urgent medical help
116 117For urgent, non-life-threatening medical problems that cannot wait until normal consultation hours.
Medical On-Call Service · 24 hours a day
Protection & Support
040 428 15 3200Hamburg’s Kinder- und Jugendnotdienst supports children and young people in acute family crises, situations involving violence or when protection is needed.
Every day · 24/7
Someone to talk to
116 111Nummer gegen Kummer offers free, anonymous advice for children and young people with worries or problems.
Monday to Saturday · 2–8 pm
Contact and directions
We take your
concerns seriously.
Would you like to request an appointment or a diagnostic assessment? Please use our booking page for all appointment requests. Your appointment becomes binding once we have confirmed it.
The appointment request button takes you to our booking page.
For acute emergencies, please use the support services listed above.
KJP Tanrikulu
Child and adolescent psychotherapy practice
- Address
- Albatrosweg 41
22119 Hamburg - Telephone
- 040 226 019 64
- Fax
- 040 524 764 072
- KIM
This address is for communication through the KIM secure messaging service, not for standard emails or appointment requests.
Please use our booking page for all appointment requests.
Contact details & directions