Psychotherapy in palliative care at Bethesda Hospital

People with a terminal illness are exposed to a variety of burdens. They often lose more than just their physical health. The increasing loss of physical functions, weakness, pain, exhausting therapies and coming to terms with dying and death often also lead to psychological suffering. An incurable illness also affects relatives. As important support partners, they are exposed to considerable multiple burdens and are confronted with their own fears and worries. This can push everyone to the limits of their ability to cope. Psychological counselling can help those affected and their relatives to find a way of dealing with this difficult life situation.

We conduct individual, couple and family counselling sessions and teach relaxation and imagination techniques to reduce anxiety and stress and strengthen your own powers. We also offer a consultation hour for relatives.

Psychological conversations help you to organise your thoughts and feelings, to cope better with your illness and its symptoms, and to cope with grief and anxiety.

You can meet us on the ward or contact us on the central number +41 61 315 29 30.
You can also contact us at any time via the medical and nursing team.