Chronic Pain Counselling in Ringwood East, VIC
If you are struggling with the impact of trauma, or are interested in trying EMDR Therapy, we are here to help! We are a psychology and counselling practice located in Croydon, Victoria. We have a special focus on the treatment of PTSD and trauma, with a particular interest in EMDR Therapy. EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based method of trauma treatment that is endorsed by the World Health Organisation and Medicare Australia. Our Practice Director, Caroline Burrows, is a leading accredited EMDR trainer in Australia. We are proud to offer traditional, intensive and group EMDR Therapy.
If you are struggling with the impact of trauma, or are interested in trying EMDR Therapy, we are here to help! We are a psychology and counselling practice located in Croydon, Victoria. We have a special focus on the treatment of PTSD and trauma, with a particular interest in EMDR Therapy. EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based method of trauma treatment that is endorsed by the World Health Organisation and Medicare Australia. Our Practice Director, Caroline Burrows, is a leading accredited EMDR trainer in Australia. We are proud to offer traditional, intensive and group EMDR Therapy.
Dr Rashika Gomez is a Clinical Psychologist and has been working in private practice since 2010. She is experienced in working across a diversity of patient demographics and needs. She has previously worked at the University of Melbourne, the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Monash Medical Centre, and Foundation House.
Dr Rashika Gomez is a Clinical Psychologist and has been working in private practice since 2010. She is experienced in working across a diversity of patient demographics and needs. She has previously worked at the University of Melbourne, the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Monash Medical Centre, and Foundation House.
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I have experience helping people 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
I help people 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.
I have experience helping people 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
I help people 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Dr Mel Bertino Worksafe & TAC Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Malvern, VIC 3144
I specialize in treating adult clients who have had motor vehicle injury or workplace injury and who have PTSD and/or chronic pain as a result.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience treating these issues in inpatient and outpatient, hospital and private settings. I am also a registered Health Psychologist and am trained in EMDR therapy, which is a very effective, strongly evidence-based treatment for PTSD. More info on EMDR therapy: www.emdraa.org/emdr-resources
I specialize in treating adult clients who have had motor vehicle injury or workplace injury and who have PTSD and/or chronic pain as a result.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience treating these issues in inpatient and outpatient, hospital and private settings. I am also a registered Health Psychologist and am trained in EMDR therapy, which is a very effective, strongly evidence-based treatment for PTSD. More info on EMDR therapy: www.emdraa.org/emdr-resources
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.
Jessica Suetsugu- Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
West Melbourne, VIC 3003
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.
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.)
While I specialise in psychological trauma, I also assist individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, relationship issues, existential questions, work and study challenges, and more.
Currently, I split my time between my role as a research fellow in post-disaster mental health and running my private practice as a clinician, supervisor, and trainer.
While I specialise in psychological trauma, I also assist individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, relationship issues, existential questions, work and study challenges, and more.
Currently, I split my time between my role as a research fellow in post-disaster mental health and running my private practice as a clinician, supervisor, and trainer.
Shoshana Blagin is a leading Melbourne-based clinical psychologist specialising in trauma recovery, chronic pain management, child and adolescent therapy and holistic mental health care.
Her professional journey spans public mental health services, chronic pain clinics, neuropsychology, and private practice. Driven by a deep passion for understanding the mind and brain, Shoshana combines her expertise with genuine empathy to help clients overcome life’s challenges and reconnect with their authentic selves.
Shoshana Blagin is a leading Melbourne-based clinical psychologist specialising in trauma recovery, chronic pain management, child and adolescent therapy and holistic mental health care.
Her professional journey spans public mental health services, chronic pain clinics, neuropsychology, and private practice. Driven by a deep passion for understanding the mind and brain, Shoshana combines her expertise with genuine empathy to help clients overcome life’s challenges and reconnect with their authentic selves.
We can help if you are experiencing: depression; anxiety; excessive stress; loss or grief; problems with conflict; distressing relationships; addictive behaviours; chronic pain; or traumatic memories.
We understand that deciding to see a psychologist for help with personal difficulties is often not easy. But if you feel you would like to make some positive changes in your life, then we will collaborate with you to make these happen.
We can help if you are experiencing: depression; anxiety; excessive stress; loss or grief; problems with conflict; distressing relationships; addictive behaviours; chronic pain; or traumatic memories.
We understand that deciding to see a psychologist for help with personal difficulties is often not easy. But if you feel you would like to make some positive changes in your life, then we will collaborate with you to make these happen.
These are treatments used for working on depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders.
I have several years of experience in public and private sectors. 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.
These are treatments used for working on depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders.
I have several years of experience in public and private sectors. 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 expertise in the treatment of chronic pain, chronic illness management and adjustment to this in children, adolescents and adults.
I have completed advanced training in EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) and have a particular interest in child and adolescent EMDR. Whilst my focus has primarily been children and adolescents I am also happy to see adults, particularly with chronic pain and/or EMDR. I also have experience and interest in perinatal psychology.
I have expertise in the treatment of chronic pain, chronic illness management and adjustment to this in children, adolescents and adults.
I have completed advanced training in EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) and have a particular interest in child and adolescent EMDR. Whilst my focus has primarily been children and adolescents I am also happy to see adults, particularly with chronic pain and/or EMDR. I also have experience and interest in perinatal psychology.
I work with people experiencing health challenges such as chronic fatigue, sleep issues, digestive issues, chronic pain, stress and anxiety related illness, teeth grinding, and chronic illness and/ or injury.
My background as a yoga and mindfulness teacher and a bodyworker gives me a unique approach to psychotherapy. I believe that illness and disease is a physical manifestation of emotional disharmony. I support the release of deeply held patterns through the integration of craniosacral therapy and psychotherapeutic work.
I work with people experiencing health challenges such as chronic fatigue, sleep issues, digestive issues, chronic pain, stress and anxiety related illness, teeth grinding, and chronic illness and/ or injury.
My background as a yoga and mindfulness teacher and a bodyworker gives me a unique approach to psychotherapy. I believe that illness and disease is a physical manifestation of emotional disharmony. I support the release of deeply held patterns through the integration of craniosacral therapy and psychotherapeutic work.
Arman is skilled in addressing complex physical ailments, including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, and chronic pain.
Dr. Arman Ouveysi is a dedicated GP with years of experience in managing both mental and physical health. His holistic approach ensures that each patient receives comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to their unique needs.
Arman is skilled in addressing complex physical ailments, including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, and chronic pain.
Dr. Arman Ouveysi is a dedicated GP with years of experience in managing both mental and physical health. His holistic approach ensures that each patient receives comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to their unique needs.
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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.