Katharina Scheffold

Katharina Scheffold is a researcher and psychotherapist affiliated with the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), specifically within the Department of Medical Psychology under the Faculty of Medicine. Her work focuses on psycho-oncology, psychosocial aspects of cancer care, and mental health interventions for patients with advanced cancer. She coordinates the consultation service at the Center for Psychosocial Medicine, specializing in psycho-oncology and psychological support for cancer patients.

Her research emphasizes attachment theory, existential well-being, and communication dynamics in oncology settings. Notable contributions include randomized controlled trials on the CALM psychotherapeutic intervention and studies on patient-doctor relationships in palliative care.

Publications span topics like demoralization, death anxiety, and quality-of-life metrics in cancer populations. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Europe and speaks German, English, and Spanish.