Psychological counselling and psychotherapy can help people better understand human difficulties, gain new perspectives and shape their lives more consciously. Psychotherapeutic support can also be a valuable complement to medical treatment for serious or chronic physical illnesses. After all, body and mind are closely connected.

Psychotherapy is not merely talking, but a scientifically grounded treatment whose effectiveness is well established by numerous studies. Its therapeutic benefits are comparable to those of many established medical treatments (Margraf, 2018; Leichsenring et al., 2022). Its social and economic benefits have also been scientifically investigated. Studies show that every Swiss franc invested in psychotherapy can generate up to approximately four francs in benefits to society (Spycher et al., 2026).

Every human being has weaknesses, prejudices and blind spots. We are often unaware of them, even though they can significantly affect our lives and relationships. Few things are therefore as valuable as recognising our own weaknesses and being willing to work towards overcoming them. Equally important is recognising and developing our own strengths and abilities. This ongoing process of self-reflection is not an unnecessary luxury, but an essential foundation for personal growth.

Successful psychotherapy can have a positive influence on relationships, family life, health and work, thereby improving quality of life. It helps reduce anxiety and stress, develop personal strengths and foster the ability to build and maintain loving and lasting relationships.

The relationship between clients and their therapists is characterised by mutual respect, goodwill and truthfulness. Trust and openness can grow within this safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. The necessary honesty of clients and the professional duty of confidentiality of therapists form essential foundations for this relationship.

Psychotherapy and guided self-reflection are processes of learning and growth that require time and patience. They strengthen the capacity to know and to love, help overcome limiting attitudes and patterns of behaviour, and unlock personal abilities and resources (Ghaemmaghami & Ghaemmaghami, 2014).

In this sense, psychotherapy is also an important means of promoting peace, both for individuals and for society. It can contribute to personal development and to a more humane and peaceful way of living together (Ghaemmaghami & Ghaemmaghami, 2014).