The Effects of an Expectation-focused Nonguided Therapy Preparation

Patients receive an expectation-focused online intervention (around 30 minutes) consisting of a video with general information about psychotherapy, a video with reports of patients' therapy experiences, questions on the content of the videos as well as open questions on personal strengths, fears and expectations in the context of therapy. This intervention aims to optimize patients' expectations by focusing on positive and realistic expectations regarding the psychotherapeutic process.