Psychological Support
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy at St. George Hospital provides essential psychological support for patients navigating serious illness. Our psycho-oncology and chronic disease counseling services help patients manage the emotional, cognitive, and social dimensions of their condition.
What it is
What is psychotherapy in integrative medicine?
Serious illness affects more than the body. Anxiety, depression, grief, fear, and uncertainty are common responses to diagnoses such as cancer, chronic Lyme disease, and Post-COVID. Psychotherapy addresses these responses directly, helping patients develop coping strategies, process difficult emotions, and maintain psychological resilience during treatment.
How it works
How does it work?
Our psychological services include individual psychotherapy, psycho-oncological counseling, stress management and relaxation training, cognitive-behavioral techniques, crisis intervention when needed, and support for family members. Sessions are conducted by experienced psychologists with specialized training in medical psychology and psycho-oncology.
Who it is for
What conditions does it treat?
- Cancer (psycho-oncological support)
- Chronic Lyme disease
- Post-COVID syndrome
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Any serious chronic illness with psychological impact
Psychological support is available
Psychotherapy is integrated into our treatment programs. Speak with your physician about incorporating psychological support into your care plan.
In the room
What a session feels like
- Before The first session is about understanding your situation and agreeing what you want from the work.
- During 50 minutes, usually two to three times a week during your stay. Evidence-based methods, chosen with you rather than for you.
- Afterwards What you take home is discussed before discharge.
Outpatient option
When depression has not responded to treatment
If depression has persisted despite psychotherapy and medication, the Douwes Brain Center, the outpatient neuromodulation department of our hospital, assesses whether rTMS is a suitable additional option.
Evidence
Evidence & safety
Psycho-oncology is a well-established medical discipline with extensive published research demonstrating the positive impact of psychological support on treatment outcomes, quality of life, and patient well-being. The integration of psychotherapy into comprehensive treatment programs is recommended by major oncology and chronic disease treatment guidelines.
Where we use it
Used in these departments
Send a free inquiry
The initial inquiry is free of charge. The International Office reviews your message and your case directly and gets back to you.
- Phone
- +49 8061 398-0
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 08:00–17:00, Fri 08:00–14:00 German time (CET/CEST); in the US Mon–Thu 2–11 a.m. ET, Fri 2–8 a.m. ET.
Munich Airport (MUC), about 60 minutes by car.