Chronic Pain Counselling in Western Australia
With extensive experience in treating chronic pain, anxiety and mood issues Morrison works with each individual client to draw on their strengths and insight for lasting change.
Change is difficult. Morrison is experienced in supporting a range of clients through difficult and confronting times. With extensive experience in treating chronic pain, anxiety and mood issues in adults and teens, Morrison brings his Psychological experience from across the private and government settings to each indiviuals' unique situation. Morrison is passionate about supporting people navigating life with ADHD and Autism (ASD) and living a full and fulfilling life of meaning and value.
With extensive experience in treating chronic pain, anxiety and mood issues Morrison works with each individual client to draw on their strengths and insight for lasting change.
Change is difficult. Morrison is experienced in supporting a range of clients through difficult and confronting times. With extensive experience in treating chronic pain, anxiety and mood issues in adults and teens, Morrison brings his Psychological experience from across the private and government settings to each indiviuals' unique situation. Morrison is passionate about supporting people navigating life with ADHD and Autism (ASD) and living a full and fulfilling life of meaning and value.
I envision my ideal client as someone facing a spectrum of challenges like stress, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, borderline personality, OCD, relationship struggles, job loss, bullying, grief, or undergoing therapies like ECT or TMS. Throughout history, humans have sought comfort from shamans, healers, or trusted community members who provide a safe space for discussing difficult issues. With over 30 years of frontline experience, I understand life's uncertainties, where survival isn't guaranteed. My role is to help clients navigate these challenges, making sense of their experiences and new life.
I envision my ideal client as someone facing a spectrum of challenges like stress, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, borderline personality, OCD, relationship struggles, job loss, bullying, grief, or undergoing therapies like ECT or TMS. Throughout history, humans have sought comfort from shamans, healers, or trusted community members who provide a safe space for discussing difficult issues. With over 30 years of frontline experience, I understand life's uncertainties, where survival isn't guaranteed. My role is to help clients navigate these challenges, making sense of their experiences and new life.
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”.
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
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.
In my private psychology practice I am working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, chronic pain, conflict, depression, stress and trauma. I am working with clients who are interested in a different way of relating to their experiences, and willing to taking steps between our sessions to practice and apply a particular way of being - being present. I am seeing individuals, couples and I am also offering group-based treatment (MBCT, MiCBT, MSC). It is very important that the client feels safe and connected to me as a clinician as this forms a secure base for working together and through difficulty.
In my private psychology practice I am working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, chronic pain, conflict, depression, stress and trauma. I am working with clients who are interested in a different way of relating to their experiences, and willing to taking steps between our sessions to practice and apply a particular way of being - being present. I am seeing individuals, couples and I am also offering group-based treatment (MBCT, MiCBT, MSC). It is very important that the client feels safe and connected to me as a clinician as this forms a secure base for working together and through difficulty.
Taralisa is a compassionate practitioner, focused on creating stability and trust, prioritising your concerns, building skills and internal capacity to facilitate lasting change. Taralisa assists individuals across the lifespan and has clinical psychology, health, rehabilitation and organisational psychology skills having worked in medical practices, public health, and education services. Taralisa addresses issues such as depression, anxiety conditions, obsessions/compulsions, grief and loss, relationship strain, workplace stress/bullying, trauma, physical health, chronic pain, fertility, pre/ postnatal health and student health.
Taralisa is a compassionate practitioner, focused on creating stability and trust, prioritising your concerns, building skills and internal capacity to facilitate lasting change. Taralisa assists individuals across the lifespan and has clinical psychology, health, rehabilitation and organisational psychology skills having worked in medical practices, public health, and education services. Taralisa addresses issues such as depression, anxiety conditions, obsessions/compulsions, grief and loss, relationship strain, workplace stress/bullying, trauma, physical health, chronic pain, fertility, pre/ postnatal health and student health.
Heinrich Wilhelm Roth
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Merriwa, WA 6030
I am a mature Masters degreed Counselling Psychologist having a rich and impeccable professional record spanning 30+ years. I am a certified expert in the treatment of clients suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, vicarious trauma, a variety of phobias and anxiety and mood disorders, also including clients suffering from PTSD/phobias due to workplace injuries and vehicle accidents, and the treatment of chronic pain management. I also am well-experienced in supporting clients suffering from a specific grief experience, e.g. the death of a loved one.
I am a mature Masters degreed Counselling Psychologist having a rich and impeccable professional record spanning 30+ years. I am a certified expert in the treatment of clients suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, vicarious trauma, a variety of phobias and anxiety and mood disorders, also including clients suffering from PTSD/phobias due to workplace injuries and vehicle accidents, and the treatment of chronic pain management. I also am well-experienced in supporting clients suffering from a specific grief experience, e.g. the death of a loved one.
Giselle has a holistic, compassionate and client-empowered approach to support clients in enacting lasting change within their lives. An individualised care plan is collaboratively developed with every client to ensure the best therapeutic outcomes. Giselle’s areas of professional interest include: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex-PTSD/Complex Trauma, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, life adjustments and transitions, chronic health and chronic pain conditions and developmental conditions like ADHD. Giselle is an integrative therapist and is trained in a number of evidence-based therapy modalities.
Giselle has a holistic, compassionate and client-empowered approach to support clients in enacting lasting change within their lives. An individualised care plan is collaboratively developed with every client to ensure the best therapeutic outcomes. Giselle’s areas of professional interest include: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex-PTSD/Complex Trauma, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, life adjustments and transitions, chronic health and chronic pain conditions and developmental conditions like ADHD. Giselle is an integrative therapist and is trained in a number of evidence-based therapy modalities.
I specialise in the management and treatment of complex trauma, chronic pain, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship/behavioural and academic difficulties .
Prior to becoming a clinical psychologist , I was working as a school psychologist/school teacher and an acupuncturist . I specialise in supporting individuals with behavioural and relationship issues and assist these individuals to reach their full potential. I am also interested in working with individuals suffering from chronic pain and complex trauma especially childhood unresolved issues . I have experienced completing Court reports and assist with Worker or MVA Compensation.
I specialise in the management and treatment of complex trauma, chronic pain, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship/behavioural and academic difficulties .
Prior to becoming a clinical psychologist , I was working as a school psychologist/school teacher and an acupuncturist . I specialise in supporting individuals with behavioural and relationship issues and assist these individuals to reach their full potential. I am also interested in working with individuals suffering from chronic pain and complex trauma especially childhood unresolved issues . I have experienced completing Court reports and assist with Worker or MVA Compensation.
Barbara Fretz Clinical Counsellor & Hypnotherapist
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bunbury, WA 6230
I have successfully treated clients with: anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, addictions, and chronic pain.
I'm here for anyone who needs emotional support and is looking for ways to move forward. I have a special interest in trauma healing, in particular childhood trauma. If you are a survivor of emotional neglect and or abuse, you want to feel safe emotionally and physically again. You deserve to lead a full life without the past haunting the present. If you are struggling with addictions (substances and/or behavioural) and mental health, I am keen to help you, too. I have specialised training in a number of evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Clinical Hypnosis and Ego-State Therapy.
I have successfully treated clients with: anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, addictions, and chronic pain.
I'm here for anyone who needs emotional support and is looking for ways to move forward. I have a special interest in trauma healing, in particular childhood trauma. If you are a survivor of emotional neglect and or abuse, you want to feel safe emotionally and physically again. You deserve to lead a full life without the past haunting the present. If you are struggling with addictions (substances and/or behavioural) and mental health, I am keen to help you, too. I have specialised training in a number of evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Clinical Hypnosis and Ego-State Therapy.
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I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression and low mood, anxiety, life changes, stress managment, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and chronic pain.
I understand that at times we all feel anxious, stuck, lost, alone or empty. Sometimes it is fleeting, sometimes it stays for a while and sometimes it seems it is never going to leave. No two people are the same and I am committed to a collaborative approach towards understanding you and find a pathway to best resolve your emotional difficulties. I draw from a range of psychological treatment approaches including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Densensitisation and Reprocessing, and Internal Family Systems
I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression and low mood, anxiety, life changes, stress managment, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and chronic pain.
I understand that at times we all feel anxious, stuck, lost, alone or empty. Sometimes it is fleeting, sometimes it stays for a while and sometimes it seems it is never going to leave. No two people are the same and I am committed to a collaborative approach towards understanding you and find a pathway to best resolve your emotional difficulties. I draw from a range of psychological treatment approaches including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Densensitisation and Reprocessing, and Internal Family Systems
My goal is to help you overcome the challenges that are preventing you from living your best life. My approach emphasises evidence-based practice, meaning I rely on scientifically-proven methods to help you achieve positive outcomes. , I am committed to providing the highest standard of care to my clients. I believe in the power of the mind-body relationship and specialise in treating complex health conditions such as chronic pain and autoimmune disorders. By working together, we can discover the unique tools and strategies that will help you overcome life's obstacles and achieve greater wellbeing.
My goal is to help you overcome the challenges that are preventing you from living your best life. My approach emphasises evidence-based practice, meaning I rely on scientifically-proven methods to help you achieve positive outcomes. , I am committed to providing the highest standard of care to my clients. I believe in the power of the mind-body relationship and specialise in treating complex health conditions such as chronic pain and autoimmune disorders. By working together, we can discover the unique tools and strategies that will help you overcome life's obstacles and achieve greater wellbeing.
Jaimee works with people who want to improve their wellbeing, reduce stress, resolve crises, and process difficult emotions in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic space. If you find yourself struggling with life stressors, depression, anxiety, trauma, adjusting to change, chronic pain, grief and loss, a workplace issue, stages of life, then an appointment with Jaimee might be the right choice for you. Jaimee accepts mental health treatment plans, NDIS privately funded clients, and private health funds.
Jaimee works with people who want to improve their wellbeing, reduce stress, resolve crises, and process difficult emotions in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic space. If you find yourself struggling with life stressors, depression, anxiety, trauma, adjusting to change, chronic pain, grief and loss, a workplace issue, stages of life, then an appointment with Jaimee might be the right choice for you. Jaimee accepts mental health treatment plans, NDIS privately funded clients, and private health funds.
I have experience working with adults, adolescents and couples to support a range of issues including work related stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, interpersonal and adjustment difficulties. I am a warm and empathetic counsellor who adopts a solution focused approach to therapy. I accept referrals through Mental Health Care Plan, Private referrals and DVA.
I have experience working with adults, adolescents and couples to support a range of issues including work related stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, interpersonal and adjustment difficulties. I am a warm and empathetic counsellor who adopts a solution focused approach to therapy. I accept referrals through Mental Health Care Plan, Private referrals and DVA.
I’m passionate about helping people. I provide emotional support for clients dealing with a range of emotional challenges, including anxiety, grief and loss, stress, burnout, chronic pain, and disability. In times of emotional pain or life's challenges, finding the right support is crucial to achieving your goals.
I’m passionate about helping people. I provide emotional support for clients dealing with a range of emotional challenges, including anxiety, grief and loss, stress, burnout, chronic pain, and disability. In times of emotional pain or life's challenges, finding the right support is crucial to achieving your goals.
Leigh is a Holistic psychologist & IRM bodyworker that integrates Somatic, Transpersonal, Energetic & Cognitive Psychology. Leigh's main treatment focus is all types of trauma, with an emphasis on sexual trauma for veterans, ADF & civilians. Additionally she is skilled & experienced working with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, IBS, eating disorders, bullying, panic, phobias, self-esteem, grief & loss, habit management & wellbeing. Leigh helps individuals overcome negative thinking patterns, limiting beliefs & emotional challenges, as well as addressing, stuck habits & destructive addictive behaviour.
Leigh is a Holistic psychologist & IRM bodyworker that integrates Somatic, Transpersonal, Energetic & Cognitive Psychology. Leigh's main treatment focus is all types of trauma, with an emphasis on sexual trauma for veterans, ADF & civilians. Additionally she is skilled & experienced working with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, IBS, eating disorders, bullying, panic, phobias, self-esteem, grief & loss, habit management & wellbeing. Leigh helps individuals overcome negative thinking patterns, limiting beliefs & emotional challenges, as well as addressing, stuck habits & destructive addictive behaviour.
I work with adults, adolescents and children (8+) across a broad range of mental health concerns, including but not limited to: complex trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, neurodiversity, chronic pain, cross-cultural and LGBTQIA+ identity concerns.
Welcome! I’m Dr Nigel (he/him), your friendly neighbourhood clinical psychologist with a passion for helping clients navigate life’s challenges in an eclectic and personalised way. With a warm and approachable demeanour, I strive to create a comfortable and safe space for individuals to heal, to grow, and to bring out their authentic selves. After all, life’s too short to not be yourself.
I work with adults, adolescents and children (8+) across a broad range of mental health concerns, including but not limited to: complex trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, neurodiversity, chronic pain, cross-cultural and LGBTQIA+ identity concerns.
Welcome! I’m Dr Nigel (he/him), your friendly neighbourhood clinical psychologist with a passion for helping clients navigate life’s challenges in an eclectic and personalised way. With a warm and approachable demeanour, I strive to create a comfortable and safe space for individuals to heal, to grow, and to bring out their authentic selves. After all, life’s too short to not be yourself.
C.G. Jung once said that there were as many therapies as there are clients. This is the truth I shape my therapeutic practice around. We are all individuals and I listen to you in your uniqueness and work with you on what you bring to therapy. We work together in our therapeutic conversations that intrinsically helps you. I work with clients experiencing grief and bereavement, post traumatic stress, sleep problems, smoking, anxiety, stress, creative blocks, chronic pain, fears, gender issues, etc. I have been in private practice since 2009 in both NSW and Fremantle, Western Australia.
C.G. Jung once said that there were as many therapies as there are clients. This is the truth I shape my therapeutic practice around. We are all individuals and I listen to you in your uniqueness and work with you on what you bring to therapy. We work together in our therapeutic conversations that intrinsically helps you. I work with clients experiencing grief and bereavement, post traumatic stress, sleep problems, smoking, anxiety, stress, creative blocks, chronic pain, fears, gender issues, etc. I have been in private practice since 2009 in both NSW and Fremantle, Western Australia.
Dr Evelyn Gasparillo
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Karratha, WA 6714 (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.
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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.