Psychological Palliative Care

What is Psychological Palliative Care?

Psychological palliative care is a specialised form of support and therapy provided to individuals with serious or terminal illnesses, and often to their families. At Hue, focuses on addressing the emotional, psychological, social & spiritual aspects of end-of-life care. Here are some ways we offer this care:

Emotional support through an exploration of feelings of fear, anxiety, depression, and grief
Supporting individuals to communicate with their family a health professional around their needs and wishes
To explore possible ways to increase the persons and family’s current quality of life
It supports patients in making informed decisions about their care
Help families and caregivers understand and cope with their own emotions and stress related to the patient's condition. 
It encourages individuals to find meaning and purpose in the face of their illness and to explore their values and life goals. 
After a person's passing, psychological palliative care may continue to support the grieving process of the family and caregivers. 
To support the grief process (read more).

Importance of Emotional Support in Palliative Care

Emotional support is a core component of palliative care, enhancing the holistic well-being of patients and their loved ones during a challenging and vulnerable period. It plays a vital role in preserving the dignity and humanity of those facing serious illness, ensuring their physical and emotional comfort, and promoting a more peaceful and meaningful end-of-life experience.

Managing personal, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs in palliative care

At Hue, we take a person-centred approach in all our service. Palliative care especially requires and individualised approach to ensure the individuals unique emotional, cultural and spiritual needs are met during this life transition. Our focus is on holistic wellbeing, conscious and careful care which respects the persons choices. To create a compassionate, comfortable and meaningful end-of-life experience.

MEET KERIME

Your Palliative Care Support Therapist

We believe that no two people see life through the same lens. Our individual experiences are the shades that colour our humanity and inform the inner workings of our minds.

That’s why at Hue, we honour each individual’s unique values, beliefs and experiences to create a compassionate space where a person’s internal processes are seen, heard, and acknowledged.

Learn more about Kerimé Abay

Counsellor/Psychotherapist MPF
(BA Social SC, Masters in Counselling)

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