Chronic Pain Counselling in Ballarat Central, VIC
I have a particular interest in supporting adolescents and adults who: • Have never been to therapy or have felt that previous therapy attempts did not work for them • Identify as womxn, LGBTIQ+ • Have experienced gender-based violence • Live with chronic pain and illness • Have migrated to Australia or Tasmania from overseas or interstate
I am an authentic and bubbly French-Australian human who made the decision to become a counsellor after my own lived experiences of mental and physical health struggles. Born in rural France, where none ever talked about mental health, I began my adult life as a high-achieving corporate professional who believed the only approach to life’s problems was to “get on with it” and just find a way to keep going. Until I realised this didn’t actually work effectively or wholeheartedly and discovered that mental health is a real, normal, valid part of being a human. I now walk the talk and value my physical, mental, emotional health.
I have a particular interest in supporting adolescents and adults who: • Have never been to therapy or have felt that previous therapy attempts did not work for them • Identify as womxn, LGBTIQ+ • Have experienced gender-based violence • Live with chronic pain and illness • Have migrated to Australia or Tasmania from overseas or interstate
I am an authentic and bubbly French-Australian human who made the decision to become a counsellor after my own lived experiences of mental and physical health struggles. Born in rural France, where none ever talked about mental health, I began my adult life as a high-achieving corporate professional who believed the only approach to life’s problems was to “get on with it” and just find a way to keep going. Until I realised this didn’t actually work effectively or wholeheartedly and discovered that mental health is a real, normal, valid part of being a human. I now walk the talk and value my physical, mental, emotional health.
With years of diverse experience, I navigate a wide array of psychological concerns. Whether your issue is acute or prolonged, I provide an empathic, and collaborative approach to addressing your needs and goals. I utilise a range of evidence-based tools and therapies to address needs as appropriate, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). Being acutely aware that every client is unique, I take great care to tailor approaches to each clients personality and thinking style.
With years of diverse experience, I navigate a wide array of psychological concerns. Whether your issue is acute or prolonged, I provide an empathic, and collaborative approach to addressing your needs and goals. I utilise a range of evidence-based tools and therapies to address needs as appropriate, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). Being acutely aware that every client is unique, I take great care to tailor approaches to each clients personality and thinking style.
Hello I'm Michelle. In my practice, I work alongside young people & adults to support them in navigating life’s challenges, achieving desired improvements in their mental health, wellbeing, relationships and life circumstances. I have a gentle, compassionate nature and provide a comfortable, discreet space where my clients feel safe and supported to share, grow and connect with inner wisdom. My approach is intuitive, flexible and strengths-based, often solution-focused and always person centered around an individual’s unique interests, values and hopes for the future.
Hello I'm Michelle. In my practice, I work alongside young people & adults to support them in navigating life’s challenges, achieving desired improvements in their mental health, wellbeing, relationships and life circumstances. I have a gentle, compassionate nature and provide a comfortable, discreet space where my clients feel safe and supported to share, grow and connect with inner wisdom. My approach is intuitive, flexible and strengths-based, often solution-focused and always person centered around an individual’s unique interests, values and hopes for the future.
Hello, my name is Kelly. I am a clinical psychologist offering therapeutic, evidence-based interventions to young people and adults struggling with their mental health and wellbeing within my practice at KIT Psychology. I have a special interest in neurodiversity (including ADHD and Autism) and enjoy using creative therapies as an adjunct to traditional talk-therapies and EMDR therapy.
Hello, my name is Kelly. I am a clinical psychologist offering therapeutic, evidence-based interventions to young people and adults struggling with their mental health and wellbeing within my practice at KIT Psychology. I have a special interest in neurodiversity (including ADHD and Autism) and enjoy using creative therapies as an adjunct to traditional talk-therapies and EMDR therapy.
At Pot of Gold Therapy, we understand that each person's mental health journey is unique. Many of our clients face challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficulties with their overall mental health. They often seek support to gain control over their emotions, improve relationships, and feel more stable in their day-to-day life. We believe in offering personalised care that meets each client's specific needs.
At Pot of Gold Therapy, we understand that each person's mental health journey is unique. Many of our clients face challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficulties with their overall mental health. They often seek support to gain control over their emotions, improve relationships, and feel more stable in their day-to-day life. We believe in offering personalised care that meets each client's specific needs.
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing
• Matrescence and complexities of motherhood
• Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth
• Menopause as a portal to transformation
• Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts
• Chronic pain and long-term health challenges
• Grief, loss and emotional distress
I have twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Are you seeking soulful, intuitive support through the transitions of womanhood? I’m a holistic women’s health counsellor, childbirth educator and somatic psychotherapist offering care tailored to your unique experience.
Womanly Counselling: weaves person-centred therapy with body-aware modalities such as breathwork, mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, to nurture your nervous system while exploring themes including:
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing
• Matrescence and complexities of motherhood
• Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth
• Menopause as a portal to transformation
• Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts
• Chronic pain and long-term health challenges
• Grief, loss and emotional distress
I have twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Are you seeking soulful, intuitive support through the transitions of womanhood? I’m a holistic women’s health counsellor, childbirth educator and somatic psychotherapist offering care tailored to your unique experience.
Womanly Counselling: weaves person-centred therapy with body-aware modalities such as breathwork, mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, to nurture your nervous system while exploring themes including:
In our first session, we talk about what’s brought you here — whether it’s the pain of repeated relationship disappointments, uncertainty in a long-term partnership, or feeling weighed down by anxiety, low mood, disordered eating, or emotional distress. You may be navigating life feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like things should feel better than they do — and you’re looking to change this.
In our first session, we talk about what’s brought you here — whether it’s the pain of repeated relationship disappointments, uncertainty in a long-term partnership, or feeling weighed down by anxiety, low mood, disordered eating, or emotional distress. You may be navigating life feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like things should feel better than they do — and you’re looking to change this.
Once you know exactly ‘what’ to do you will quickly regain control, find your feet, and move forward. I have over 30 years experience helping people and have been a consultant in charge of a major hospital Psychology Clinic. I have also worked in an Anxiety Disorder Clinic, and Family Therapy Clinic. This level of expertise allows for accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment. I employ practical, tested methods. When you are under stress it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you are powerless, and that this is just the way things are. You will start to believe, “I’m not as capable as I once was"
Once you know exactly ‘what’ to do you will quickly regain control, find your feet, and move forward. I have over 30 years experience helping people and have been a consultant in charge of a major hospital Psychology Clinic. I have also worked in an Anxiety Disorder Clinic, and Family Therapy Clinic. This level of expertise allows for accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment. I employ practical, tested methods. When you are under stress it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you are powerless, and that this is just the way things are. You will start to believe, “I’m not as capable as I once was"
With over 10 years' experience as a psychologist, I combine trauma‑focused (e.g. EMDR), body‑based (e.g. somatic) and cognitive therapies to support clients holistically, including work with the vagus nerve and gut‑brain connection. I can support you with anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, ADHD, tic disorders, relationships, perinatal and post‑partum challenges, career, motivation, confidence and more. My service is telehealth only (via video or phone), streamlined to fit around your busy schedule and accessible Australia-wide for teens (15+) and adults. Appointments available during standard hours. GP referral optional.
With over 10 years' experience as a psychologist, I combine trauma‑focused (e.g. EMDR), body‑based (e.g. somatic) and cognitive therapies to support clients holistically, including work with the vagus nerve and gut‑brain connection. I can support you with anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, ADHD, tic disorders, relationships, perinatal and post‑partum challenges, career, motivation, confidence and more. My service is telehealth only (via video or phone), streamlined to fit around your busy schedule and accessible Australia-wide for teens (15+) and adults. Appointments available during standard hours. GP referral optional.
These are evidence-based treatments used for working on depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. I work with people to help them understand the 'bigger picture', including what might be underlying and maintaining their difficulties. I also take a skills-based to psychotherapy, with the aim of supporting people to learn practical skills which they can implement long-term. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children.
These are evidence-based treatments used for working on depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. I work with people to help them understand the 'bigger picture', including what might be underlying and maintaining their difficulties. I also take a skills-based to psychotherapy, with the aim of supporting people to learn practical skills which they can implement long-term. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children.
Mind Mosaics works with varied client presentations from general anxiety, depression to complex trauma providing them a safe and a non-judgmental space. Harpreet at Mind Mosaics offers counselling services to various age groups from teenage to elders and holds a research background in lifespan wellbeing. She practices a client centred Feedback Informed Treatment. Often clients respond well to treatment if they are psycho- educated, have goals clarity and holds a shared responsibility in the treatment.
Mind Mosaics works with varied client presentations from general anxiety, depression to complex trauma providing them a safe and a non-judgmental space. Harpreet at Mind Mosaics offers counselling services to various age groups from teenage to elders and holds a research background in lifespan wellbeing. She practices a client centred Feedback Informed Treatment. Often clients respond well to treatment if they are psycho- educated, have goals clarity and holds a shared responsibility in the treatment.
Hi! I’m Rhiannon, and I work with folks wanting to understands how early experiences shape the way we move through the world. You might be a person who's spent years prioritising everyone else's needs while yours went unmet. Perhaps you struggle to trust your own judgment, find yourself constantly scanning for signs that someone's upset with you, or feel guilty whenever you try to set a boundary. Any of these experience could show up as body tension, disconnection, or that familiar knot in your stomach when conflict arises.
Hi! I’m Rhiannon, and I work with folks wanting to understands how early experiences shape the way we move through the world. You might be a person who's spent years prioritising everyone else's needs while yours went unmet. Perhaps you struggle to trust your own judgment, find yourself constantly scanning for signs that someone's upset with you, or feel guilty whenever you try to set a boundary. Any of these experience could show up as body tension, disconnection, or that familiar knot in your stomach when conflict arises.
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
For those who have felt out of place in traditional talk therapy, I offer a safe, relational space to unravel what you’ve been carrying and finally feel at home in your own body. Bridging neuroscience, somatic wisdom, and lived experience to help you transition from 'getting through the day' to true, presence-based healing.
Move beyond survival mode, which may appear as pushing through exhaustion or feeling highly stressed and anxious all the time, and into the depth of living an embodied life with support that honours where you’ve been and who you are becoming.
For those who have felt out of place in traditional talk therapy, I offer a safe, relational space to unravel what you’ve been carrying and finally feel at home in your own body. Bridging neuroscience, somatic wisdom, and lived experience to help you transition from 'getting through the day' to true, presence-based healing.
Move beyond survival mode, which may appear as pushing through exhaustion or feeling highly stressed and anxious all the time, and into the depth of living an embodied life with support that honours where you’ve been and who you are becoming.
More Therapists Nearby
I help clients with a history of complex trauma, chronic stress, and health issues like chronic pain, autoimmune disease, and hormonal imbalances.
Support is available for anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, dissociation, chronic illness, and trauma-related symptoms that are often missed in standard tests.
Emotional safety, nervous system regulation, and evidence-based somatic therapies form the foundation of my work, alongside practical, sustainable tools for lasting change.
I help clients with a history of complex trauma, chronic stress, and health issues like chronic pain, autoimmune disease, and hormonal imbalances.
Support is available for anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, dissociation, chronic illness, and trauma-related symptoms that are often missed in standard tests.
Emotional safety, nervous system regulation, and evidence-based somatic therapies form the foundation of my work, alongside practical, sustainable tools for lasting change.
I work with individuals and couples via telehealth as they explore the impacts of trauma, neurodivergence and attachment on their lives. I am passionate about supporting people to create change in themselves and to reclaim joy in their lives. I work from a trauma-informed lens, that is person-centred and relationship-focussed. I have also completed further training in Havening and Flash EMDR. I am also comfortable working with personal spirituality and understand the significance and role of spirituality within peoples lives.
I work with individuals and couples via telehealth as they explore the impacts of trauma, neurodivergence and attachment on their lives. I am passionate about supporting people to create change in themselves and to reclaim joy in their lives. I work from a trauma-informed lens, that is person-centred and relationship-focussed. I have also completed further training in Havening and Flash EMDR. I am also comfortable working with personal spirituality and understand the significance and role of spirituality within peoples lives.
Online Therapists
Tanya has January 2026 availability at Elsternwick and via Telehealth. Evening appointments available. Seeing clients with depression, anxiety and stress. As a Clinical and Health Psychologist Tanya has a strong interest in the interplay between physical health and psychological wellbeing; and has experience working with a wide range of health conditions in private practice, private hospital, research, oncology, IVF, and aged care settings. Tanya aims to support individuals to live more fulfilling lives whilst managing their mood and symptoms. She is also a Fertility Counsellor, and has a postgraduate qualification in Gerontology.
Tanya has January 2026 availability at Elsternwick and via Telehealth. Evening appointments available. Seeing clients with depression, anxiety and stress. As a Clinical and Health Psychologist Tanya has a strong interest in the interplay between physical health and psychological wellbeing; and has experience working with a wide range of health conditions in private practice, private hospital, research, oncology, IVF, and aged care settings. Tanya aims to support individuals to live more fulfilling lives whilst managing their mood and symptoms. She is also a Fertility Counsellor, and has a postgraduate qualification in Gerontology.
These may include mood issues (depression, anxiety), interpersonal stressors (relationship or communication issues), diagnostic clarification (autism or ADHD assessments), addressing and resolving trauma, self-development, or learning behavioural and cognitive strategies to managing chronic pain or chronic health conditions.
Rebecca employs evidence-based techniques including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed practice, IFS, and psycho-sensory interventions to tailor therapy to client needs.
Rebecca offers autism and ADHD assessments for ages 16+.
Rebecca offers professional supervision services.
These may include mood issues (depression, anxiety), interpersonal stressors (relationship or communication issues), diagnostic clarification (autism or ADHD assessments), addressing and resolving trauma, self-development, or learning behavioural and cognitive strategies to managing chronic pain or chronic health conditions.
Rebecca employs evidence-based techniques including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed practice, IFS, and psycho-sensory interventions to tailor therapy to client needs.
Rebecca offers autism and ADHD assessments for ages 16+.
Rebecca offers professional supervision services.
I currently have availability to take on some new clients. I support individuals with a broad range of clinical needs in a non-judgmental, neuro-affirming and holistic way, utilising evidence based treatments. I provide a nurturing and safe space, and use a strength based, supportive and collaborative approach. My goal is to assist individuals in gaining greater insight and self-awareness, to enhance their emotional well-being, with the aim of supporting individuals to reach their full potential and thrive.
I currently have availability to take on some new clients. I support individuals with a broad range of clinical needs in a non-judgmental, neuro-affirming and holistic way, utilising evidence based treatments. I provide a nurturing and safe space, and use a strength based, supportive and collaborative approach. My goal is to assist individuals in gaining greater insight and self-awareness, to enhance their emotional well-being, with the aim of supporting individuals to reach their full potential and thrive.
Kristian is passionate about empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges and to ultimately live a meaningful life. He helps neurotypical and neurodiverse adolescents and adults with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, life adjustment, chronic health conditions, and issues particularly impactful for minority groups. He also has experience working with individuals with functional neurological disorders, epilepsy, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.
Kristian is passionate about empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges and to ultimately live a meaningful life. He helps neurotypical and neurodiverse adolescents and adults with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, life adjustment, chronic health conditions, and issues particularly impactful for minority groups. He also has experience working with individuals with functional neurological disorders, epilepsy, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.
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Chronic Pain Therapists
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.