Chronic Pain Counselling in Melbourne, VIC
Psychologist & EMDR Therapist with more than 15 years experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Sleep Issues, Depression and Anxiety.
Psychologist & EMDR Therapist with more than 15 years experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Sleep Issues, Depression and Anxiety.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with people experiencing low mood, anxiety, past trauma, chronic pain, other health conditions, OCD, relationship difficulties, and sleep problems, and those seeking therapy as a way to live a more meaningful life.
We'll talk about your concerns and challenges to come to a shared understanding of the causes, and then discuss ideas to make the changes you want. I have experience working in public hospitals, private practice, and community mental health settings. In addition to my private practice, I currently work as a clinical psychologist at the Austin Hospital.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with people experiencing low mood, anxiety, past trauma, chronic pain, other health conditions, OCD, relationship difficulties, and sleep problems, and those seeking therapy as a way to live a more meaningful life.
We'll talk about your concerns and challenges to come to a shared understanding of the causes, and then discuss ideas to make the changes you want. I have experience working in public hospitals, private practice, and community mental health settings. In addition to my private practice, I currently work as a clinical psychologist at the Austin Hospital.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING... Emotional pain? Relationship conflict? Lack of meaning? If you are like most people, you probably struggle at times because you have never received any formal training about how to care for your emotional wellbeing. Dr Gerschman's approach goes beyond talk therapy by providing a structured, skills-based program for treating current symptoms and promoting enduring resilience. Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, navigate tricky relationships, and find lasting meaning and fulfilment!
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING... Emotional pain? Relationship conflict? Lack of meaning? If you are like most people, you probably struggle at times because you have never received any formal training about how to care for your emotional wellbeing. Dr Gerschman's approach goes beyond talk therapy by providing a structured, skills-based program for treating current symptoms and promoting enduring resilience. Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, navigate tricky relationships, and find lasting meaning and fulfilment!
I help people with: -Anxiety, depression, difficult emotions -Emotional processing -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
I help with -emotional & nervous system regulation & becoming more grounded -limiting thoughts & beliefs -internal conflicts -body tension patterns & ways psychological pain shows in the body -developing self-acceptance & self-confidence -relationship & communication skills -parts work -existential fears -developing inner wisdom & intuition - personal growth
I help people with: -Anxiety, depression, difficult emotions -Emotional processing -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
I help with -emotional & nervous system regulation & becoming more grounded -limiting thoughts & beliefs -internal conflicts -body tension patterns & ways psychological pain shows in the body -developing self-acceptance & self-confidence -relationship & communication skills -parts work -existential fears -developing inner wisdom & intuition - personal growth
Nicole is a psychologist based on the Gold Coast. Nicole is an empathic practitioner who has a passion for working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, family violence, personality disorders, persistent pain, chronic health conditions and relationship issues. She also enjoys working with high functioning clients who are seeking assistance to optimize their mental health and improve stress management. Based in Queensland and offering psychological intervention via telehealth video-conferencing with current availability.
Nicole is a psychologist based on the Gold Coast. Nicole is an empathic practitioner who has a passion for working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, family violence, personality disorders, persistent pain, chronic health conditions and relationship issues. She also enjoys working with high functioning clients who are seeking assistance to optimize their mental health and improve stress management. Based in Queensland and offering psychological intervention via telehealth video-conferencing with current availability.
She supports clients who experience a range of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, and substance use issues.
Angela is an experienced psychologist who offers a unique perspective coming from a health psychology background. Angela's expertise is particularly notable in her work with clients living with complex medical conditions and chronic pain, providing transformative care for those dealing with complex emotional and psychological challenges.
She supports clients who experience a range of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, and substance use issues.
Angela is an experienced psychologist who offers a unique perspective coming from a health psychology background. Angela's expertise is particularly notable in her work with clients living with complex medical conditions and chronic pain, providing transformative care for those dealing with complex emotional and psychological challenges.
As an EMDR Counsellor, I provide online therapy using trauma-informed approaches and specialised EMDR techniques. I understand how stress, anxiety, and trauma can deeply affect your sense of self and your closest relationships. In our sessions, we'll create meaningful wellness goals that help you reclaim control, find emotional freedom, and rebuild important connections. My practice offers a safe space where your experiences are honoured and your healing journey is supported with expertise and genuine care. Together, we'll develop the tools you need to move forward with confidence and renewed hope.
As an EMDR Counsellor, I provide online therapy using trauma-informed approaches and specialised EMDR techniques. I understand how stress, anxiety, and trauma can deeply affect your sense of self and your closest relationships. In our sessions, we'll create meaningful wellness goals that help you reclaim control, find emotional freedom, and rebuild important connections. My practice offers a safe space where your experiences are honoured and your healing journey is supported with expertise and genuine care. Together, we'll develop the tools you need to move forward with confidence and renewed hope.
I support clients who may be experiencing the complexities of ADHD or Chronic Pain.
If you are not who you want to be, you can break down who you became by accident, and rebuild yourself as who you want to be on purpose.
Living with ADHD can feel like you’re playing a different version of life. What works for others doesn’t always work for you, even when you're giving it your all. It’s not about trying harder; it’s about working differently, with support that understands how you tick.
I founded T.H.E. Psyborg to give my ADHD and neurodivergent gamers a space to Thrive, Heal, and Evolve - safely and intentionally. (P.S. You don’t need to be a gamer to feel at home here, just someone looking for support that fits.)
I support clients who may be experiencing the complexities of ADHD or Chronic Pain.
If you are not who you want to be, you can break down who you became by accident, and rebuild yourself as who you want to be on purpose.
Living with ADHD can feel like you’re playing a different version of life. What works for others doesn’t always work for you, even when you're giving it your all. It’s not about trying harder; it’s about working differently, with support that understands how you tick.
I founded T.H.E. Psyborg to give my ADHD and neurodivergent gamers a space to Thrive, Heal, and Evolve - safely and intentionally. (P.S. You don’t need to be a gamer to feel at home here, just someone looking for support that fits.)
I use an integrated counselling approach to help you manage your chronic pain, illness, or other concern/s.
If you're suffering from ongoing pain or illness and it's affecting every area of your life, counselling can help. In an unbiased, safe, and supportive environment, you can process and unpack the many difficulties that you're experiencing. Together, we can explore how your challenges are affecting your relationships, work, and overall wellbeing. Gain a sense of mental clarity, build emotional resilience, and feel a renewed sense of encouragement and confidence in moving forward. Let me offer tailored counselling specific to your unique situation.
I use an integrated counselling approach to help you manage your chronic pain, illness, or other concern/s.
If you're suffering from ongoing pain or illness and it's affecting every area of your life, counselling can help. In an unbiased, safe, and supportive environment, you can process and unpack the many difficulties that you're experiencing. Together, we can explore how your challenges are affecting your relationships, work, and overall wellbeing. Gain a sense of mental clarity, build emotional resilience, and feel a renewed sense of encouragement and confidence in moving forward. Let me offer tailored counselling specific to your unique situation.
Currently, I'm focused on blending my private practice with my work in the public sector, where I specialise in chronic pain management.
Hello there! I'm an experienced counselling psychologist and registered supervisor, dedicated to helping individuals find their path and unlock new possibilities through therapeutic engagement and evidence-informed techniques. I'm really passionate about emotionally focused therapies. Why? Because I've seen how exploring emotional patterns can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and others, paving the way for tackling life's hurdles with greater clarity and resilience.
Currently, I'm focused on blending my private practice with my work in the public sector, where I specialise in chronic pain management.
Hello there! I'm an experienced counselling psychologist and registered supervisor, dedicated to helping individuals find their path and unlock new possibilities through therapeutic engagement and evidence-informed techniques. I'm really passionate about emotionally focused therapies. Why? Because I've seen how exploring emotional patterns can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and others, paving the way for tackling life's hurdles with greater clarity and resilience.
She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 14 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.
Sarah is passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful connections, assisting them to reconnect and work towards developing a closer, stronger and more secure relationship with themselves and their body. She focuses on supporting clients with experiencing a new reference point for happiness and to overcome struggles. She works mainly online.
She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 14 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.
Sarah is passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful connections, assisting them to reconnect and work towards developing a closer, stronger and more secure relationship with themselves and their body. She focuses on supporting clients with experiencing a new reference point for happiness and to overcome struggles. She works mainly online.
Joyce is an Australian Registered Psychologist with a compassionate, empathic and client-focused approach to counselling. Joyce is approachable and warm-hearted - she listens to her clients and works through the difficulties that they are facing. Joyce speaks two languages: English and Chinese (Fluent Cantonese and some Mandarin). Joyce’s goal is to help as many people presenting with psychological difficulties as possible, getting through hard times together and promote wellbeing and happiness.
Joyce is an Australian Registered Psychologist with a compassionate, empathic and client-focused approach to counselling. Joyce is approachable and warm-hearted - she listens to her clients and works through the difficulties that they are facing. Joyce speaks two languages: English and Chinese (Fluent Cantonese and some Mandarin). Joyce’s goal is to help as many people presenting with psychological difficulties as possible, getting through hard times together and promote wellbeing and happiness.
Are you facing a stressful life situation, Chronic pain, a chronic health condition, an eating disorder, tinnitus, or challenged with a mental health struggle?
At Minutes to Happy I help you to live well, get well and stay well though counselling, ebooks and educational resources. I offer programs for maximising your mental and physical health so you can live with greater hope, wellbeing and purpose.
Are you facing a stressful life situation, Chronic pain, a chronic health condition, an eating disorder, tinnitus, or challenged with a mental health struggle?
At Minutes to Happy I help you to live well, get well and stay well though counselling, ebooks and educational resources. I offer programs for maximising your mental and physical health so you can live with greater hope, wellbeing and purpose.
Whether you're navigating burnout, the impact of physical health challenges, or just going through a difficult time, you don’t have to push through or struggle alone. I have experienced burnout first hand, and I understand how overwhelming it can be when it starts affecting your health and your ability to do daily tasks. This has made me passionate about sharing with people how psychology can help us to recover and heal on a mind and body level. You're not weak, crazy, or not trying hard enough... you've just not been shown any other way to do things.
Whether you're navigating burnout, the impact of physical health challenges, or just going through a difficult time, you don’t have to push through or struggle alone. I have experienced burnout first hand, and I understand how overwhelming it can be when it starts affecting your health and your ability to do daily tasks. This has made me passionate about sharing with people how psychology can help us to recover and heal on a mind and body level. You're not weak, crazy, or not trying hard enough... you've just not been shown any other way to do things.
Whether you're feeling this way from uni/work stressors, chronic pain/illness, the loss of someone you love, change in life circumstances, or cultural identity issues, I can join you on the journey towards your goals.
I am experienced in helping people overcome the barriers that anxiety, depression, and chronic pain pose to living a meaningful and fulfilling life. Through my own lived experience of chronic pain, I understand the struggles with coming to terms with things that are out of our control.
Whether you're feeling this way from uni/work stressors, chronic pain/illness, the loss of someone you love, change in life circumstances, or cultural identity issues, I can join you on the journey towards your goals.
I am experienced in helping people overcome the barriers that anxiety, depression, and chronic pain pose to living a meaningful and fulfilling life. Through my own lived experience of chronic pain, I understand the struggles with coming to terms with things that are out of our control.
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Evelyn’s primary therapeutic orientation is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with the aim to help you manage your thoughts, mood, emotions, and behaviours in order to improve your relationships, and quality of life.
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Evelyn’s primary therapeutic orientation is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with the aim to help you manage your thoughts, mood, emotions, and behaviours in order to improve your relationships, and quality of life.
Zoë is a registered & experienced Clinical Sexologist, Psychosexual Therapist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, the founder & principal practitioner of Sex-EQ with over 25 years psychotherapeutic experience. She can support you with issues regarding sex, sexuality, relationships, dating & sexually related mental health concerns. Do you desire enhanced trust, connection, communication, eroticism, vitality, safe sexual play, or to feel more connected to your body or find greater life purpose? Zoë offers years of wisdom, knowledge, & useful tools to help you enrich or transform your life within a safe, sex-positive, empathic space.
Zoë is a registered & experienced Clinical Sexologist, Psychosexual Therapist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, the founder & principal practitioner of Sex-EQ with over 25 years psychotherapeutic experience. She can support you with issues regarding sex, sexuality, relationships, dating & sexually related mental health concerns. Do you desire enhanced trust, connection, communication, eroticism, vitality, safe sexual play, or to feel more connected to your body or find greater life purpose? Zoë offers years of wisdom, knowledge, & useful tools to help you enrich or transform your life within a safe, sex-positive, empathic space.
In our work together, we will concentrate on helping you create the most authentic, fulfilling, and happy version of your life, whatever that might look like for you. With gentle support and guidance, I will help you navigate your chosen path, whether that involves reducing stress, attaining inner peace, worrying less about others' opinions, gaining self-confidence, fostering enjoyable relationships, or enhancing your work life.
I believe that our past shapes our present, and since we develop and may be hurt in relationships, healing and change also happen through relationships.
In our work together, we will concentrate on helping you create the most authentic, fulfilling, and happy version of your life, whatever that might look like for you. With gentle support and guidance, I will help you navigate your chosen path, whether that involves reducing stress, attaining inner peace, worrying less about others' opinions, gaining self-confidence, fostering enjoyable relationships, or enhancing your work life.
I believe that our past shapes our present, and since we develop and may be hurt in relationships, healing and change also happen through relationships.
Anita works with clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds including individuals, couples and adolescents. She has extensive experience counselling clients and can help you with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, or depression; coping with pain, post-trauma (PTSD), OCD, or workplace issues; managing weight loss; couples therapy and sports psychology. How can Anita help you? Whether you need support, guidance, motivation, or counselling, she can assist you in your journey. Please feel free to book an initial consultation with her.
Anita works with clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds including individuals, couples and adolescents. She has extensive experience counselling clients and can help you with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, or depression; coping with pain, post-trauma (PTSD), OCD, or workplace issues; managing weight loss; couples therapy and sports psychology. How can Anita help you? Whether you need support, guidance, motivation, or counselling, she can assist you in your journey. Please feel free to book an initial consultation with her.
Eleasa Pearce has extensive experience counselling clients and can help you if you’re experiencing: Anxiety Panic Attacks Phobias (Fear of specific things / situations) Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Early childhood trauma Depression Relationship issues / counselling and interpersonal issues Eco anxiety and client grief Values exploration Burnout Workplace stress and career change Communication skills Grief and loss Chronic pain Stress-related conditions Coaching Anger Management Sleep difficulties Medicare, Private Health Insurers, NDIS, TAC and WorkCover Psychologist Reports.
Eleasa is a highly empathetic and compassionate psychologist with a strong focus on client centred care. She creates a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their life challenges. Eleasa uses an integrative approach individually tailored for each client so they can reach their own goals, while also promoting greater wellbeing, growth & resilience.
Eleasa Pearce has extensive experience counselling clients and can help you if you’re experiencing: Anxiety Panic Attacks Phobias (Fear of specific things / situations) Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Early childhood trauma Depression Relationship issues / counselling and interpersonal issues Eco anxiety and client grief Values exploration Burnout Workplace stress and career change Communication skills Grief and loss Chronic pain Stress-related conditions Coaching Anger Management Sleep difficulties Medicare, Private Health Insurers, NDIS, TAC and WorkCover Psychologist Reports.
Eleasa is a highly empathetic and compassionate psychologist with a strong focus on client centred care. She creates a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their life challenges. Eleasa uses an integrative approach individually tailored for each client so they can reach their own goals, while also promoting greater wellbeing, growth & resilience.
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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.