Being admitted to intensive care is a major ordeal that can trigger powerful emotions, including anxiety, helplessness and shock. For patients and those close to them, it can be difficult to understand what is happening in an environment dominated by life-threatening emergencies.

A psychologist is a professional trained to listen and provide support. They work with patients and families, in close collaboration with the care team, to offer psychological support during this particularly difficult time.

Confidential appointments provide a space to express feelings, step back from the immediate situation and make sense of what is happening. For families and friends, they may help them find their place alongside the patient and cope with waiting and uncertainty. For patients, they can help give meaning to the experience and support recovery after intensive care.