PROF. DR. DR. STEPHAN AHRENS

Born 1945 in Hameln an der Weser
1964-1975 Studied human medicine and social sciences at Heidelberg, Kiel, Hamburg and Constance
1975 - 1981Trained as a specialist at the Centre for Neurology, Kiel University
1982 Postdoctoral thesis in psychosomatics and psychotherapy
1983 - 1984 Head of psychiatry department at the Centre for Neurology, Kiel University
1984 - 1990 Professor of psychosomatics and psychotherapy, University Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf
1990 - 2010 Founder and head of the Psychosomatics Department, Asklepios West Hospital
Since 1990 Development of the Rissen Psychosomatic Day Care Unit, the Ulmenhof Psychosomatic Day Care Unit and the Ulmenhof Tinnitus Centre
1994 - 1996 Chair of psychosomatics and psychotherapy, University Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf
1996 - 2011 Medical director of the Asklepios West Hospital, Hamburg
Since 2011 Medical director of the Falkenried Psychosomatic Specialist Unit, the Eppendorf Tinnitus Centre and the private psychosomatic unit at the Asklepios West Hospital in Hamburg

CONTACT

Psychosomatic Specialist Centre Falkenried
A unit of Hamburg West Private Hospital
For patients with private insurance, eligible for government allowances and self-payers
Lehmweg 17
20251 Hamburg
Phone: 040 - 450 699-24
service@mediplex-hamburg.com

The Centre for Psychosomatic Medicine in Falkenried

is a private day care and specialist outpatient unit. We collaborate with the West Hamburg Psychosomatic Private Hospital with inpatient treatments. Under the medical direction of Prof. Stephan Ahrens at the offices of the specialist unit in Falkenried we provide a fully integrated treatment model with interdisciplinary forms of therapy as well as a comprehensive health prevention programme. Specific treatment of tinnitus can be provided at the adjacent Eppendorf Tinnitus Centre and at the Hamburg West Private Hospital for inpatients.
Our therapeutic methods are individual and tailored. The main focus of our treatment is on symptoms of exhaustion and burnout. Our services also include specific therapeutic concepts for anxiety and panic disorders, depression, vegetative physical disorders and eating disorders.
A special feature of our range of therapeutic services is the full integration of psychotherapy combined with depth-oriented and behavioural therapeutic elements plus various physical therapies.
As well as our extensive services, quiet zones and a cafeteria with a lounge are also available. The consultation and treatment rooms are bright, spacious and comfortable. They also provide enough space and opportunities for you to take some time out for yourself.

TREATMENTS PROVIDED

Outpatient treatment (two to five days per week)
Specialist outpatient treatment
Extra-occupational services
Short term therapies
Counselling sessions
Coaching

FORMS OF THERAPY

Depth-oriented psychotherapy
Behavioural therapy
Exercise therapies
- Concentrative exercise therapy
- Yoga
- Qigong
- Pilates
- Back gymnastics
Physical therapies
- Physiotherapy
- Shiatsu
- Craniosacral therapy
- Feldenkrais
Relaxation procedures
Attention process training
Psychoeducation
Coaching for teaching staff
Tinnitus-specific therapies

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP-SPECIFIC SERVICES

In the case of burnout risk for doctors, business executives, self-employed professionals, teaching staff, civil servants. The counselling and therapy take account of the specific occupational situations that foster the development of burnout.
In the context of this treatment the focus is on what demonstrably forms, accentuates and structures it. Our therapeutic concepts are constantly monitored via accompanying scientific research and updated as necessary.

Organisation

The total treatment period and frequency of treatment units are individually determined. Depending on specifics and times required, two to five treatment days per week may be arranged. Extra-occupational services are provided at evening or weekend sessions. With physical problems we can guarantee at short notice the required diagnostics and therapy in consultation with your doctor, as well as the required medication.

Charges

Treatment charges are refunded by private health funds and government benefits on application. If you are covered by public health insurance, we are happy to assist you in having charges refunded.

Admission

The way the day care unit is specifically organised enables you to be admitted at short notice so you can start with your professional treatment as soon as possible. The therapeutic concept is individually oriented to each patient’s personal situation. With occupational problems or rehabilitation our team of practitioners also offers you professional assistance.

memberships

German Society for Psychosomatic Medicine (DGPM)
German Society for Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Depth Psychology (DGPT)
The German College for Psychosomatic Medicine (DKPM)
German Psychoanalytical Association (DPV)
Psychotherapy Research Group at the Michael-Balint-Institut (AfP)
Psychoanalytical Study Group Hamburg at the Michael-Balint-Institut (PAH)
German Migraine and Headache Society (DMKG)
German Society for the Study of Pain e. V. (DGSS)
Interdisciplinary Society for Psychosomatic Pain Therapy (IGPS)
International College of Psychosomatic Medicine (ICPM)

Psychosomatics (Outpatient and partly inpatient)