Helene Seaward is primarily interested in researching the therapeutic relationship including how role conflicts and or shared decision making influence trust building between patients and health professionals. She further conducts research on the mental health of older prisoners and loneliness during the pandemic.

She has a background in Psychology and is working as a psychotherapist, applying the client-centered approach.

She received funds from the FAG Basel, SAMW (KZS Seed Grant) and SNF (Postdoc.mobility).