Chronic Pain Counselling in Bulimba, QLD

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Haritha Jonnalagadda
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bulimba, QLD 4171
Haritha works with adults over 21 wanting to recover from developmental/complex trauma, relational trauma, pain, Trauma related dissociation, Depression & Anxiety Chronic Stress & Chronic Pain, Emotional & Somatic Pains, Joint/Muscular Pains, Repetitive Injuries Chronic Health Conditions, Poor relationship with movement & body, Postural Issues & Pain Functional Movement restrictions.
Haritha works with adults over 21 wanting to recover from developmental/complex trauma, relational trauma, pain, Trauma related dissociation, Depression & Anxiety Chronic Stress & Chronic Pain, Emotional & Somatic Pains, Joint/Muscular Pains, Repetitive Injuries Chronic Health Conditions, Poor relationship with movement & body, Postural Issues & Pain Functional Movement restrictions.
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Ann Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Bulimba, QLD 4171
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker offering in-person counselling in Brisbane and online. I work with individuals, couples and families. My approach is caring, respectful and down to earth. I have a great belief in your capacity to heal and recover from your struggles and past traumas. My first goal in therapy is to ensure a safe relationship for you to explore your feelings and issues and to develop the capacity to better manage these issues and feelings I have a deep appreciation for the importance of our close personal relationships to our well-being and this is one of the reasons why I also embrace couples work.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker offering in-person counselling in Brisbane and online. I work with individuals, couples and families. My approach is caring, respectful and down to earth. I have a great belief in your capacity to heal and recover from your struggles and past traumas. My first goal in therapy is to ensure a safe relationship for you to explore your feelings and issues and to develop the capacity to better manage these issues and feelings I have a deep appreciation for the importance of our close personal relationships to our well-being and this is one of the reasons why I also embrace couples work.
(07) 3132 1849 View (07) 3132 1849
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Misha Priya
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bulimba, QLD 4171
Misha is passionate about helping people overcome challenges & live their best lives, and is committed to busting the stigma that can prevent people from seeking support. Her holistic approach incorporates the mind-body connection, recognizing that mental well-being directly impacts physical & other forms of well-being. Misha is particularly experienced in working with severe depression and anxiety disorders, grief & loss, chronic health concerns, cPTSD and PTSD, personality vulnerabilities, and eating disorders.
Misha is passionate about helping people overcome challenges & live their best lives, and is committed to busting the stigma that can prevent people from seeking support. Her holistic approach incorporates the mind-body connection, recognizing that mental well-being directly impacts physical & other forms of well-being. Misha is particularly experienced in working with severe depression and anxiety disorders, grief & loss, chronic health concerns, cPTSD and PTSD, personality vulnerabilities, and eating disorders.
(07) 2100 4253 View (07) 2100 4253
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Dr Marjolein Kammers
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bulimba, QLD 4171
I am an AHPRA Registered Psychologist and a cognitive neuroscientist. I have a special interest and established experience working with children, parents and adult individuals with ADHD and Autism. I provide parenting support around attachment questions and challenges throughout the stages of toddler, primary school children and teens. I also have a special interest and a thorough understanding of the challenges of many different and diverse reproductive journeys, including medically assisted fertility, using an egg/sperm donor, and pregnancy loss.
I am an AHPRA Registered Psychologist and a cognitive neuroscientist. I have a special interest and established experience working with children, parents and adult individuals with ADHD and Autism. I provide parenting support around attachment questions and challenges throughout the stages of toddler, primary school children and teens. I also have a special interest and a thorough understanding of the challenges of many different and diverse reproductive journeys, including medically assisted fertility, using an egg/sperm donor, and pregnancy loss.
(07) 3179 6023 View (07) 3179 6023
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Relationship Connect Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Bulimba, QLD 4171
Looking to move forward and make confident decisions about what it is you actually want in life? Seeking to explore yourself in ways you might not have imagined? Wanting to understand more about your current relationships and how they are impacting you? Counselling can support you in all these ways and in other areas that you may wish to discuss in a confidential setting. One is respected and valued for their beliefs and choices at RelationshipConnect.Org
Looking to move forward and make confident decisions about what it is you actually want in life? Seeking to explore yourself in ways you might not have imagined? Wanting to understand more about your current relationships and how they are impacting you? Counselling can support you in all these ways and in other areas that you may wish to discuss in a confidential setting. One is respected and valued for their beliefs and choices at RelationshipConnect.Org
(07) 3186 8742 View (07) 3186 8742
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Maggie Maylin
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bulimba, QLD 4171
If you're looking at this site you're probably trying to find something or someone to help you move on from a difficult patch. We can't always change the world or others but we can always, by looking within, reframe circumstances so they more fully reflect a happier and brighter world. We all crave to live in a world where we are more truly aligned with our heart and its deeper longing. We only find that world when we can honestly say we love ourselves, which in turn enables us to love others. What is it that prevents us loving our self? Lets journey in. this enquiry together.
If you're looking at this site you're probably trying to find something or someone to help you move on from a difficult patch. We can't always change the world or others but we can always, by looking within, reframe circumstances so they more fully reflect a happier and brighter world. We all crave to live in a world where we are more truly aligned with our heart and its deeper longing. We only find that world when we can honestly say we love ourselves, which in turn enables us to love others. What is it that prevents us loving our self? Lets journey in. this enquiry together.
(07) 2100 4298 View (07) 2100 4298
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Brisbane City Psychologists
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Bulimba, QLD 4171
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression and stress in your life and relationships? Do you need support to manage the symptoms of ADHD, ASD, trauma or other psychological issues? Evidence-based therapy can help you. Contact Bcpsyc, a group of highly experienced psychologists and neuropsychologists in Brisbane who welcome kids, adolescents, adults, and families. Our friendly guides will help you find the best psychologist to help you.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression and stress in your life and relationships? Do you need support to manage the symptoms of ADHD, ASD, trauma or other psychological issues? Evidence-based therapy can help you. Contact Bcpsyc, a group of highly experienced psychologists and neuropsychologists in Brisbane who welcome kids, adolescents, adults, and families. Our friendly guides will help you find the best psychologist to help you.
(07) 3184 2390 View (07) 3184 2390

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Amanda Grogan
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
I specialize in sex and intimacy counselling for non-monogamy, polyamory, kink and fetish. I am non-judgmental and believe with clear communication and boundaries these are healthy and beautiful relationship models and experiences. I also specialize in health counselling for chronic illness, chronic pain and invisible illness. I'm passionate about helping people navigate illness diagnosis, develop coping skills and the link between mind and body for pain management. I am empathetic, kind and understanding – and have lived experience with endometriosis which makes me uniquely qualified to work within the community.
I specialize in sex and intimacy counselling for non-monogamy, polyamory, kink and fetish. I am non-judgmental and believe with clear communication and boundaries these are healthy and beautiful relationship models and experiences. I also specialize in health counselling for chronic illness, chronic pain and invisible illness. I'm passionate about helping people navigate illness diagnosis, develop coping skills and the link between mind and body for pain management. I am empathetic, kind and understanding – and have lived experience with endometriosis which makes me uniquely qualified to work within the community.
(07) 5655 7635 View (07) 5655 7635
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Lisa Abraham
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
In my public health role, I am a Clinical Psychologist in Chronic Pain service on the NSW mid-north coast and have previously worked in a Diabetes Clinic at a major public hospital in Sydney.
As your psychologist, I work collaboratively with you to help you pursue a more fulfilling life. That means understanding your needs and therapy preferences and involving you in all decisions about your personalised treatment plan. My compassionate approach means you can trust me to listen without judgement and use evidence-based therapy to help you develop your self-awareness and confidence. The therapies I draw on are strength-based so they emphasise your resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.
In my public health role, I am a Clinical Psychologist in Chronic Pain service on the NSW mid-north coast and have previously worked in a Diabetes Clinic at a major public hospital in Sydney.
As your psychologist, I work collaboratively with you to help you pursue a more fulfilling life. That means understanding your needs and therapy preferences and involving you in all decisions about your personalised treatment plan. My compassionate approach means you can trust me to listen without judgement and use evidence-based therapy to help you develop your self-awareness and confidence. The therapies I draw on are strength-based so they emphasise your resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.
(02) 8105 5060 View (02) 8105 5060
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Sarah Dakhili
Counsellor, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000  (Online Only)
Sarah is a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 13 years, specialising in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) chronic pain, trauma recovery and Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), including other challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia and PTSD. Her motto is simple: “Supporting clients in creating authentic power within themselves and in turn being able to make what was once difficult, easier”.
Sarah is a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 13 years, specialising in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) chronic pain, trauma recovery and Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), including other challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia and PTSD. Her motto is simple: “Supporting clients in creating authentic power within themselves and in turn being able to make what was once difficult, easier”.
(07) 3130 0085 View (07) 3130 0085
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Kate Deakin
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
I am a general psychotherapist, counsellor, body psychotherapist, meditation & embodiment teacher. I offer individual therapy & online grounding & embodiment meditation classes. I work with: -Anxiety, depression, difficult emotions -Self-esteem - Chronic pain -Insomnia -Relationship issues -Existential issues: fear of death, illness, isolation, uncertainty, change, loss -Lack of meaning (& fulfilment) -Life goals -'Psychosomatic' issues e.g. chronic fatigue, gastro issues -Grief -Sensitivity -Building resilience -Making decisions -Your relationship with time -'OCD' -'panic attacks' -General life challenges -Breathing related issues
I am a general psychotherapist, counsellor, body psychotherapist, meditation & embodiment teacher. I offer individual therapy & online grounding & embodiment meditation classes. I work with: -Anxiety, depression, difficult emotions -Self-esteem - Chronic pain -Insomnia -Relationship issues -Existential issues: fear of death, illness, isolation, uncertainty, change, loss -Lack of meaning (& fulfilment) -Life goals -'Psychosomatic' issues e.g. chronic fatigue, gastro issues -Grief -Sensitivity -Building resilience -Making decisions -Your relationship with time -'OCD' -'panic attacks' -General life challenges -Breathing related issues
(02) 9100 0463 View (02) 9100 0463
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Minutes to Happy Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Are you facing a stressful life situation, Chronic pain, a chronic health condition, an eating disorder, tinnitus, or challenged with a mental health struggle? I'm here to help. Are you facing challenges like...holding off on dreams and goals you care deeply about? Struggling to smile on the hard days? Longing to adventure outdoors and get active? Worrying about what the future holds? Nervously navigating relationships? difficulty maintaining a sense of meaning and purpose? Managing pain and discomfort, all while managing the demands of work and family life? Counselling provides support and progress in your health, life, and goals.
Are you facing a stressful life situation, Chronic pain, a chronic health condition, an eating disorder, tinnitus, or challenged with a mental health struggle? I'm here to help. Are you facing challenges like...holding off on dreams and goals you care deeply about? Struggling to smile on the hard days? Longing to adventure outdoors and get active? Worrying about what the future holds? Nervously navigating relationships? difficulty maintaining a sense of meaning and purpose? Managing pain and discomfort, all while managing the demands of work and family life? Counselling provides support and progress in your health, life, and goals.
(02) 4503 4975 View (02) 4503 4975
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Corrie Diamond
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
I work in many areas: Relationships, Identity, Self Care, Depression, Anxiety, Confidence Youth, Bi Cultural, (Maori and Pacific Island) Alcohol and other drugs, LGBTIQA+, HIV, sex work, chronic pain, health and wellbeing.
My approach, is seeing clients where they need a safe space to talk. As I work with clients it's allowing myself to have privilege to be walking alongside them in creating a new story with new unique outcomes. Teaching clients the problem is the problem and not themselves.
I work in many areas: Relationships, Identity, Self Care, Depression, Anxiety, Confidence Youth, Bi Cultural, (Maori and Pacific Island) Alcohol and other drugs, LGBTIQA+, HIV, sex work, chronic pain, health and wellbeing.
My approach, is seeing clients where they need a safe space to talk. As I work with clients it's allowing myself to have privilege to be walking alongside them in creating a new story with new unique outcomes. Teaching clients the problem is the problem and not themselves.
(02) 8294 5693 View (02) 8294 5693
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Dr Arthur Stabolidis: The Psychology Suite
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000  (Online Only)
You have come here with a concern you want some help with. Understanding that concern, its impact on your life, and its place within the story of your life is an integral part of the therapy process. My specialty clinical interests include adult ADHD assessment and treatment, anxiety, depression, stress management, and helping clients navigate significant life changes. I am also trained in clinical hypnotherapy which I utilise in the management of chronic pain conditions such as endometriosis, fibro neuralgia and IBS.
You have come here with a concern you want some help with. Understanding that concern, its impact on your life, and its place within the story of your life is an integral part of the therapy process. My specialty clinical interests include adult ADHD assessment and treatment, anxiety, depression, stress management, and helping clients navigate significant life changes. I am also trained in clinical hypnotherapy which I utilise in the management of chronic pain conditions such as endometriosis, fibro neuralgia and IBS.
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Senta Sharp Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Feeling overwhelmed, angry, alone, sad or burned out can happen to us all, no matter how successful you are. As a counsellor, I offer support and help to understand your issues, find clarity, make a plan, change direction, feel stronger, and more resilient. I’ll help you cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, difficult relationships, medical issues, chronic pain, weight-loss, identity issues, fertility issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Take time to focus on you & your mental health. No referral or health care plan needed, just connect and start this week to live a better, calmer, happier life.
Feeling overwhelmed, angry, alone, sad or burned out can happen to us all, no matter how successful you are. As a counsellor, I offer support and help to understand your issues, find clarity, make a plan, change direction, feel stronger, and more resilient. I’ll help you cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, difficult relationships, medical issues, chronic pain, weight-loss, identity issues, fertility issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Take time to focus on you & your mental health. No referral or health care plan needed, just connect and start this week to live a better, calmer, happier life.
(07) 3186 9745 View (07) 3186 9745
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Gracyn Bower
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Teneriffe, QLD 4005
I am a registered psychologist with experience working with individuals dealing with chronic pain, rehabilitation, weight concerns, self-esteem, body image, and eating disorders.
I am a registered psychologist with experience working with individuals dealing with chronic pain, rehabilitation, weight concerns, self-esteem, body image, and eating disorders.
(07) 2100 4925 View (07) 2100 4925
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Gus Norris
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000  (Online Only)
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience who specialises in working with people who have mental health difficulties which affect their wellbeing and ability to function as they wish. I assist clients with depression, anxiety, anger, sleep problems, schizophrenia and chronic pain. Over many years of working with clients I have found Cognitive Behavioural to be a very valuable treatment for these conditions.
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience who specialises in working with people who have mental health difficulties which affect their wellbeing and ability to function as they wish. I assist clients with depression, anxiety, anger, sleep problems, schizophrenia and chronic pain. Over many years of working with clients I have found Cognitive Behavioural to be a very valuable treatment for these conditions.
(02) 9100 0562 View (02) 9100 0562
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Nikki Bray
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brisbane City, QLD 4000  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Owner at BrayPsych. I have availability for new adult clients for therapy via telehealth only. I like to describe myself as an enthusiastic and compassionate therapist. I provide support for adults experiencing midlife changes (i.e. focusing on the unique aspects of midlife changes and menopause for women's mental health e.g. perimenopausal depression and anxiety, stress and burnout, sleep and insomnia, increased alcohol use). I also provide support for adults across the lifespan for anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, and adjusting to an Autistic and/or ADHD neurotype.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Owner at BrayPsych. I have availability for new adult clients for therapy via telehealth only. I like to describe myself as an enthusiastic and compassionate therapist. I provide support for adults experiencing midlife changes (i.e. focusing on the unique aspects of midlife changes and menopause for women's mental health e.g. perimenopausal depression and anxiety, stress and burnout, sleep and insomnia, increased alcohol use). I also provide support for adults across the lifespan for anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, and adjusting to an Autistic and/or ADHD neurotype.
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Dr Evelyn Gasparillo
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Spring Hill, QLD 4000  (Online Only)
Dr Evelyn Gasparillo works with adult from 18 to 80+. You can count on her professional skills to help you with a wide range of psychological and mental health concerns such as: • Depression and other mood related issues • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Anxiety, panic attacks and phobias • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Adjustment Disorder • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Self-esteem issues • Anger management • Grief and Loss • Sleep Problems • Work related stress • Significant life transitions and acculturation issues. • Chronic pain.
Dr Evelyn Gasparillo works with adult from 18 to 80+. You can count on her professional skills to help you with a wide range of psychological and mental health concerns such as: • Depression and other mood related issues • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Anxiety, panic attacks and phobias • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Adjustment Disorder • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Self-esteem issues • Anger management • Grief and Loss • Sleep Problems • Work related stress • Significant life transitions and acculturation issues. • Chronic pain.
(08) 6336 9960 View (08) 6336 9960
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Ayna Hennessy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brisbane City, QLD 4000  (Online Only)
Overwhelmed? I have lived experience and extensive knowledge of the complexities of ADHD, Sensory Processing, Autism, disordered eating & chronic pain. My unique life with exposure to diversity and unexpected curveballs has shaped me into an insightful, reflective and understanding counsellor. My thirst for knowledge, hyper-focus skills and resolve to fight led to me seeking out my own answers surrounding my health. It finally paid off, & I hope it can help you. I am now treated/mentored/supervised and trained by the MVPs in ADHD & Autism & its many comorbidities. I do not refuse vulnerable & complex clients; I used to be one.
Overwhelmed? I have lived experience and extensive knowledge of the complexities of ADHD, Sensory Processing, Autism, disordered eating & chronic pain. My unique life with exposure to diversity and unexpected curveballs has shaped me into an insightful, reflective and understanding counsellor. My thirst for knowledge, hyper-focus skills and resolve to fight led to me seeking out my own answers surrounding my health. It finally paid off, & I hope it can help you. I am now treated/mentored/supervised and trained by the MVPs in ADHD & Autism & its many comorbidities. I do not refuse vulnerable & complex clients; I used to be one.
(03) 7003 2926 View (03) 7003 2926

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Chronic Pain Counsellors

How does chronic pain therapy work?

Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.

What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?

Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.

Are there new treatments for chronic pain?

Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.

How long does therapy for chronic pain take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.