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As a licensed psychological psychotherapist, I offer well-founded diagnostics, evidence-based counselling and individual psychotherapy in my practice.

My therapeutic approach is based on transparency, clear structure and a genuine encounter as equals. Together we look at the deeper patterns of your thinking, feeling and acting, in order to work out tailored, effective ways out of the crisis.

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Email address: mail@psychotherapie-bausch.de

Dr. Paul Bausch, psychological psychotherapist in Schopfheim and Freiburg

Treatment focus & methods

The core of my therapeutic work is modern cognitive behavioural therapy – a solution-focused approach that starts directly from your current life situation. Depending on your individual concerns, I complement this core with emotion-focused and experiential methods and with proven mindfulness, acceptance and relaxation techniques.

Clinical focus:

  • Depression & existential crises (e.g. burnout, chronic exhaustion)
  • Anxiety disorders & panic disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Trauma-related disorders

Specialised therapies (“third wave”):

  • Schema therapy (after J. Young): For understanding and lastingly changing deep-seated patterns in life and relationships that have been shaped by your personal history.
  • CBASP (after J. McCullough / E. Schramm): A highly specific method for treating chronic depression through the targeted analysis of interpersonal interactions.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, after S. Hayes): An approach that combines radical acceptance of what cannot be changed with the courage to actively align your life with your personal values.

About me & academic career

Thanks to my many years of experience in university, clinical and outpatient settings, I guarantee you highly competent professional support based on the current state of psychological research.

  1. Since July 2024Established in outpatient practice with a half statutory health insurance mandate in Schopfheim.
  2. Since October 2018Psychological psychotherapist in my own outpatient practice, Freiburg location.
  3. 2018 – 2021Psychological psychotherapist at the Celenus Psychosomatic Clinic Freiburg.
  4. 2013 – 2019Research associate at the Freiburg University Medical Centre, doctorate (Dr. phil.) in depression research under the supervision of Prof. Dr. E. Schramm.
  5. 2014 – 2018Training as a psychological psychotherapist at the Freiburg Training Institute for Behaviour Therapy (FAVT), licensed on 11 May 2018.
  6. 2015 – 2017Outpatient psychotherapy under supervision at the Clinical Outpatient Unit of the University of Freiburg.
  7. 2013 – 2015Clinical psychologist at the Freiburg University Medical Centre (Ward 7: general psychiatric private ward, Ward 5: affective disorders, Ward 3: addiction disorders).

You can find further insights into my academic publications at:

Locations, availability & billing

To ensure reliable and structured planning, my practice work is firmly divided by weekday and location. Please note the billing options for each location:

Schopfheim location

Monday to Wednesday

This is where I hold my half statutory health insurance mandate. Billing is possible for:

  • All statutory health insurers
  • Private health insurance & Beihilfe
  • Self-payers

Practice address

Steinhäußlerstr. 10
79650 Schopfheim

Freiburg location

Thursday and Friday

On these days I remain available at my long-standing home and practice location. Billing here is exclusively via:

  • Private health insurance & Beihilfe
  • Self-payers

Practice address

Bußstraße 17
79102 Freiburg

You are welcome to get in touch directly to arrange a no-obligation initial consultation.

Send an email

Email address: mail@psychotherapie-bausch.de

Phone: +49 (0)157 86444932

In your email, please briefly state your concern, your insurance and possible appointment times – we will discuss detailed information about your health in person.