Psychosomatics and psychiatry - Our psychologists help you to regain your mental balance

Pain, trauma, stress caused by serious illness: the Clinic for Psychosomatics and Psychiatry at Bethesda Hospital specialises in illnesses in which psychological factors play a major role. Patients receive outpatient care here and find a place where their concerns are taken seriously and treated with a great deal of experience.

We offer interdisciplinary assessment, diagnosis and treatment for all psychosomatic symptoms - including chronic pain, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and morbid obesity (bariatric surgery). Our specialists also specialise in physical ailments for which no (sufficient) causes can be found. Our range of treatments also includes support in coping with serious illnesses such as cancer. We also offer treatment for problems relating to pregnancy and childbirth, traumatic experiences and sleep disorders. We are happy to support you on your individual path to a sustainable recovery.

Our services for your mental well-being

The Clinic for Psychosomatics and Psychiatry has a great deal of expertise in the restoration and maintenance of mental health - all our consultations, consultations and treatments are geared towards this. We take the time to clarify your symptoms in detail, work with you to find the right therapy for you and support you during your healing process.

Here you will find an overview of our comprehensive range of services.

We offer outpatient psychiatric-psychosomatic and psychological assessments and treatments in the following areas:

  • Patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, especially back pain
  • Psychological consequences of illnesses, operations and accident injuries
  • Group treatments for pain patients and patients with stress-related illnesses (relaxation techniques and pain management training)
  • Psychosomatic disorders in the context of gynaecology and obstetrics
  • Patients with psychological difficulties together with their relatives before and during pregnancy and after birth (e.g. unfulfilled desire to have children, IVF, postpartum depression, psychological consequences of traumatic births)
  • Pregnancy conflict counselling
  • Cancer (psycho-oncology), also as part of the Basel Bethesda Hospital Breast Centre
  • Post-traumatic stress disorders, trauma-related disorders
  • Clarification in the context of obesity surgery for morbid obesity (bariatric surgery) and post-operative follow-up care
  • Assessment and treatment of sleep disorders as part of the Centre for Sleep Medicine Basel
  • Psychiatric consultations and interdisciplinary collaboration with the clinics for anaesthesia, neurology, pain medicine, rheumatology, rehabilitation, radiology, internal medicine, orthopaedics, hand surgery and general surgery

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Registration: Monday to Friday 8.00-17.00
Consultation hours: Monday to Friday 8.00-18.00

We work across schools using cognitive-behavioural therapy, depth psychology and systemic approaches.

Our specialised procedures and therapies:

  • Schema therapy
  • Trauma therapy (EMDR, VT)
  • Couples and family therapy
  • Relaxation methods (PMR, autogenic training, etc.).

We are here for you

Registration: Monday to Friday 8.00-17.00
Consultation hours: Monday to Friday 8.00-18.00

We provide consultation and liaison services (second opinion by a specialist / co-operation between different clinics) for all departments of Bethesda Hospital, in particular for the following areas:

We are here for you

Registration: Monday to Friday 8.00-17.00
Consultation hours: Monday to Friday 8.00-18.00

«It wasn't easy for me to talk about my condition. I finally felt understood here - the team at Bethesda Hospital responded to my problems»


Beatrice M., Basel

WHAT SETS US APART

You are in good hands with us: At Bethesda Hospital, we have been specialising in psychiatry and psychosomatics for many years and offer you the best treatment in Basel and north-western Switzerland.

Here you will find state-of-the-art therapy methods combined with the personalised atmosphere that is typical of us.

At our clinic, you will be looked after by highly experienced therapists. Thanks to their broad-based training and regular further training, they offer you treatments at the highest professional level.

Patients with mental health problems often feel that their environment does not take them seriously. We listen to you, treat you with appreciation and respect and provide you with personalised support and plenty of time.

We train - with success.

We traditionally pass on our knowledge and train future experts - with success: we are certified by the Swiss Institute for Continuing Medical Education and Training (SIWF).

What does this mean for you as a patient?

With us, you benefit from experience combined with expertise - and know that you are in the right place for the best treatment.

Our certificates

  • SIWF certificate 2022
  • SIWF certificate 2021
  • SIWF certificate 2020
  • SIWF certificate 2019
  • SIWF certificate 2018

FAQs on psychiatry

Do you have any uncertainties or issues that concern you within our speciality?

We have compiled the most frequently asked questions, answered by our therapists at the Clinic for Psychosomatics and Psychiatry.

Do you have any other questions that are not answered here?
Please feel free to contact us - we will be happy to help.

As a rule, you will be registered via your doctor, who will refer you to us with the relevant reports on previous investigations. In exceptional cases, you can register on your own, in which case a senior doctor will call you to assess the indication for treatment with us.

All treatments carried out by us are covered by your health insurance. Bethesda Hospital will bill your health insurance company directly.

As a rule, you will have an appointment every 1 to 3 weeks. The frequency depends on your clinical picture, your state of health and the type of treatment.

We carry out couples and family therapies. However, relatives can also be involved in individual therapy sessions if everyone agrees.

Certain health conditions require medical treatment. If this is the case for you, we will discuss this with you and of course only prescribe such treatment if you agree.

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The best interdisciplinary treatment

Because psychological and psychosomatic illnesses can often be very complex, we work closely with the teams in related fields. Together, we work hard for you - so you are always in good hands with us and receive the treatment that is tailored to your illness. We work on an interdisciplinary basis in the following areas:

The speciality covers the broad spectrum of common surgical diseases and injuries. General surgeons with practices in the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Baselland are accredited at Bethesda Hospital. As attending physicians, they operate on and care for their patients in co-operation with the nursing staff. Depending on the severity of the illness, treatment is carried out on an inpatient or outpatient basis.

More about surgery

The Department of Anaesthesiology treats around 5000 patients a year before, during and after surgical procedures. We offer the entire spectrum of general and partial anaesthesia in modern anaesthesiology. Our service for patients is the result of a well-coordinated teamwork of doctors and nursing staff.

To the Clinic for Anaesthesiology

The Basel Bethesda Hospital Breast Centre combines state-of-the-art therapies and experienced experts conveniently under one roof and accompanies you sensitively on your path to health. Together with the doctor you trust, if you wish.

To the Breast Centre Basel Bethesda Hospital

With its state-of-the-art maternity clinic, Bethesda Hospital offers the region comprehensive expertise, safety, maximum comfort and comprehensive service. Thanks to its excellent infrastructure and stylish, feel-good design, it is the clinic of choice for expectant mothers and fathers.

More about the focus topic Pregnancy & Birth

The gynaecology services offered by the attending physicians include preventive examinations, consultations in all areas such as puberty, the desire to have children, contraceptive advice, hormonal issues, tumour diseases, breast diseases, incontinence problemshormonal issues, tumour diseases, breast diseases, incontinence problems, menopause, osteoporosis and, of course, pregnancy care, etc., as well as the corresponding outpatient and inpatient conservative and surgical treatment options. Referrals are always made via an attending physician.

More about gynaecology

The team of specialists in the hand surgery department, which is run by an attending physician, covers the entire conservative and surgical treatment spectrum for the hand, forearm and elbow.

More about hand surgery

General internal medicine is particularly responsible for patients who suffer from multiple organ diseases and require comprehensive internal medicine, very often interdisciplinary and possibly also psychosomatic treatment and care. Good communication and co-operation with the general practitioners, attending physicians and specialists from other disciplines is an essential prerequisite for comprehensive clarification and treatment.

More about internal medicine

The Department of Neurology specialises in diseases of the peripheral nervous system, the spinal cord and the musculature as well as neurological diseases that manifest themselves through changes in mobility and/or movement sequences. It also specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of (head) pain disorders and seizure disorders (epilepsy).

More about neurology

The Orthopaedics Clinic at Bethesda Hospital, which is run by the University Hospital, looks after a second site at Bethesda Hospital in addition to the main site. Here, orthopaedic patients have access to university medicine in collaboration with Bethesda Hospital.

More about orthopaedics

We offer radiological diagnostics and minimally invasive treatments at the highest level. Our motivation is to offer modern medical equipment in a pleasant environment and friendly atmosphere. During your stay with us, you will be looked after by our team of registration secretaries, medical assistants and medical radiology specialists (MTRA), who will explain the examination procedures to you in detail.

More about radiology

Bethesda Hospital's expertise in the field of rehabilitation ties in with our focus on the musculoskeletal system and thus combines the multi-professional and interdisciplinary management of patient concerns "under one roof" in the sense of a holistic treatment pathway. Where necessary, therapy strategies, rehabilitative strategies and preventive strategies are assessed together with specialists from various medical and paramedical disciplines and reorganised if necessary. Highly developed technologies such as magnetic resonance imaging, bone densitometry and ultrasound are used to support this. We show empathy and stand for co-determination by working in partnership with the patient.

More about rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal complaints are very common, often extremely painful and associated with limitations. They can also have many different causes. Sometimes rheumatic complaints indicate a serious systemic illness. At Bethesda Hospital, you will find rheumatology and pain medicine combined in one clinic - so the various specialists can tailor treatment precisely to your needs.

To the rheumatology/pain medicine clinic

Spinal surgery is part of our Spine Centre and the Back, Rheumatism, Pain Centre. The affiliated spinal surgeons have their practices in the hospital. They specialise in the assessment, treatment and surgery of degenerative diseases of the entire spine. They work according to the latest findings and quality requirements, which includes the use of minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques.

More about spinal surgery

Our specialists in the media

Our specialists are regularly interviewed and quoted on specific topics. Take a look at our media centre and discover interesting articles!

Bethesda Hospital Media Centre
Chief physician Marco Bachmann in conversation

Psychological and psychosomatic clinical pictures

Our psychologists have compiled a list of the most common illnesses that we treat in our clinics. Find out about symptoms, frequency and treatment options here.

We are happy to take time for you - the illness database is in no way intended to replace a personal consultation.

Your advantages at Bethesda Hospital

We provide interdisciplinary excellence in medicine, care and therapy, promote innovation and are at the cutting edge of research and technology. Personalised care in a family atmosphere, our excellent hotel facilities and the quiet location in the park support your recovery.

Ausgezeichnete Pflege und Hotellerie im Bethesda Spital

Excellent care & hospitality

Medical excellence

Your advantages
Bethesda Spital ist Mitglied bei Swiss Leading Hospitals (SLH)

Multiple certifications

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