Chronic Pain Psychologists and Therapists in Shepparton, VIC
Smitha Vincent, EMDR & Somatic Therapy, Shepparton
Social Worker, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Shepparton, VIC 3630
I help women who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or lost—often because they care for others and people-please at their own expense. If you are wishing the thinking would stop so you can sleep... if you're tired and overwhelmed, with endless demands, often feeling unseen, you are not alone.
It’s okay to pause and let yourself take part in your own life, one step at a time. Here in this therapy space, we come together, light the lantern, and shake off what holds you back so you can take the next step that will take you closer to how you want to live.For me, therapy includes your body, inherited sorrows and strengths, and your connections.
I help women who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or lost—often because they care for others and people-please at their own expense. If you are wishing the thinking would stop so you can sleep... if you're tired and overwhelmed, with endless demands, often feeling unseen, you are not alone.
It’s okay to pause and let yourself take part in your own life, one step at a time. Here in this therapy space, we come together, light the lantern, and shake off what holds you back so you can take the next step that will take you closer to how you want to live.For me, therapy includes your body, inherited sorrows and strengths, and your connections.
Are you...
questioning long-held beliefs?
integrating a neurodivergence diagnosis?
exploring your sexuality or gender?
adjusting to chronic illness, disability or perimenopause?
healing from religious trauma?
exhausted from caring for others while neglecting yourself?
And...
feeling lost or stuck & wanting change?
ready to stop forcing yourself into boxes that you don't fit in?
ready to find self-acceptance amid complexity?
wanting someone who won't pathologise your experiences but will validate them?
wanting help with managing anxiety, building self-worth & communicating authentically?
needing someone who 'gets' you?
Are you...
questioning long-held beliefs?
integrating a neurodivergence diagnosis?
exploring your sexuality or gender?
adjusting to chronic illness, disability or perimenopause?
healing from religious trauma?
exhausted from caring for others while neglecting yourself?
And...
feeling lost or stuck & wanting change?
ready to stop forcing yourself into boxes that you don't fit in?
ready to find self-acceptance amid complexity?
wanting someone who won't pathologise your experiences but will validate them?
wanting help with managing anxiety, building self-worth & communicating authentically?
needing someone who 'gets' you?
Greta is a passionate therapist who provides an authentic, honest and trusting space where life's experiences can be shared. I work from the biopsychosocial model of health, which is essentially looking at how our biology (for example, genetics, physiology, physical injury), psychological factors (for example, emotions, beliefs, temperament), social factors (for example, cultural background, social support, family dynamics) interact.
Greta is a passionate therapist who provides an authentic, honest and trusting space where life's experiences can be shared. I work from the biopsychosocial model of health, which is essentially looking at how our biology (for example, genetics, physiology, physical injury), psychological factors (for example, emotions, beliefs, temperament), social factors (for example, cultural background, social support, family dynamics) interact.
I support people who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck. As a registered counsellor in Echuca and psychosocial recovery coach, I offer trauma‑informed counselling that feels safe, warm, and grounded. At Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support, I help clients understand their patterns, regulate their nervous system, and rebuild self‑trust. Together we create practical, sustainable change so you can feel more like yourself again.
I support people who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck. As a registered counsellor in Echuca and psychosocial recovery coach, I offer trauma‑informed counselling that feels safe, warm, and grounded. At Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support, I help clients understand their patterns, regulate their nervous system, and rebuild self‑trust. Together we create practical, sustainable change so you can feel more like yourself again.
Hello! I'm Natalie, the principal psychologist at mint psychology. I enjoy working with clients to improve their wellbeing and help them achieve their goals.
My approach focuses on ensuring clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected, while working collaboratively to facilitate growth and change. I emphasise transparent communication and ensure all treatment plans and sessions are tailored to the individual clients' needs and preferences. My main therapy modalities include CBT and ACT, though I incorporate concepts from various other approaches such as schema or solution-focused therapy to meet the client's needs.
Hello! I'm Natalie, the principal psychologist at mint psychology. I enjoy working with clients to improve their wellbeing and help them achieve their goals.
My approach focuses on ensuring clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected, while working collaboratively to facilitate growth and change. I emphasise transparent communication and ensure all treatment plans and sessions are tailored to the individual clients' needs and preferences. My main therapy modalities include CBT and ACT, though I incorporate concepts from various other approaches such as schema or solution-focused therapy to meet the client's needs.
I support people across the lifespan who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying the weight of life, including anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I work with neurodivergent individuals, women navigating multiple roles and transitions, and those who have experienced developmental trauma or interpersonal violence, supporting emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change.
A referral is not required, but I accept referrals via Mental Health Care Plans, self or plan-managed NDIS, TAC, and Victim Services (Vic and NSW).
I support people across the lifespan who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying the weight of life, including anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I work with neurodivergent individuals, women navigating multiple roles and transitions, and those who have experienced developmental trauma or interpersonal violence, supporting emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change.
A referral is not required, but I accept referrals via Mental Health Care Plans, self or plan-managed NDIS, TAC, and Victim Services (Vic and NSW).
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.
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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Amelia specialises in trauma, mental health, and neurodivergence. Her approach is characterised by a gentle and supportive presence. She utilises a range of focussed psychological strategies, such as CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Stregths, Play, Nature and Arts-based approaches. Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Amelia is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for her clients. Her Social Work skills enable her to uphold social justice and human rights and address complex issues with both sensitivity and effectiveness, making her a highly valued practitioner in her field.
Amelia specialises in trauma, mental health, and neurodivergence. Her approach is characterised by a gentle and supportive presence. She utilises a range of focussed psychological strategies, such as CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Stregths, Play, Nature and Arts-based approaches. Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Amelia is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for her clients. Her Social Work skills enable her to uphold social justice and human rights and address complex issues with both sensitivity and effectiveness, making her a highly valued practitioner in her field.
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You may be seeking a deeper understanding of what sits beneath the symptoms or struggles you experience. While tension, emotional reactivity, shutdown, or familiar ways of coping may show up on the surface, you sense there are layers underneath—unresolved emotions, inner conflicts, or protective patterns that developed over time. You may want help understanding what you avoid, what feels overwhelming, and why certain patterns keep returning. You’re looking for support, connection, and clarity, with the aim of greater emotional freedom, authenticity, and lasting change.
You may be seeking a deeper understanding of what sits beneath the symptoms or struggles you experience. While tension, emotional reactivity, shutdown, or familiar ways of coping may show up on the surface, you sense there are layers underneath—unresolved emotions, inner conflicts, or protective patterns that developed over time. You may want help understanding what you avoid, what feels overwhelming, and why certain patterns keep returning. You’re looking for support, connection, and clarity, with the aim of greater emotional freedom, authenticity, and lasting change.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Others come to find a safe space for self exploration and growth. Therapy can help to make sense of patterns that no longer serve you, and build strategies aligned with your values.
I support individuals from all walks of life who are seeking clarity, emotional support, and meaningful change.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, stress and burnout, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity shifts.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Others come to find a safe space for self exploration and growth. Therapy can help to make sense of patterns that no longer serve you, and build strategies aligned with your values.
I support individuals from all walks of life who are seeking clarity, emotional support, and meaningful change.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, stress and burnout, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity shifts.
Working with adults, Jacquie has a background in treating trauma, depression, anxiety and adjustment concerns across several client populations (Defence, First Responders, persons affected by natural disasters, sexual assault victim/ survivors) and localities around Australia.
Working with adults, Jacquie has a background in treating trauma, depression, anxiety and adjustment concerns across several client populations (Defence, First Responders, persons affected by natural disasters, sexual assault victim/ survivors) and localities around Australia.
I am passionate about mental health and supporting others, particularly men navigating life’s challenges. I work from a client-centred approach, providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
I aim to support clients in developing greater self-awareness, strengthening coping strategies, improving communication skills, and enhancing overall wellbeing. I work collaboratively with each individual to identify personal goals and explore meaningful pathways forward.
I am passionate about mental health and supporting others, particularly men navigating life’s challenges. I work from a client-centred approach, providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
I aim to support clients in developing greater self-awareness, strengthening coping strategies, improving communication skills, and enhancing overall wellbeing. I work collaboratively with each individual to identify personal goals and explore meaningful pathways forward.
Therapy provides a safe space to explore issues and practice new ways of being and the potential for healing from 'stuckness' or a clinical condition. The relationship with the therapist is most important in therapy, so feel free to give me a call to see if we connect. I'm registered with WorkCover (Worksafe Victoria) and specialise in helping those with trauma and workplace injury, psychological or physical, as well as ongoing medical conditions and health problems. I have training in psychodynamic and body-oriented approaches (somatics) and EMDR, as well as cognitive-behavioural (CBT) approaches like ACT.
Therapy provides a safe space to explore issues and practice new ways of being and the potential for healing from 'stuckness' or a clinical condition. The relationship with the therapist is most important in therapy, so feel free to give me a call to see if we connect. I'm registered with WorkCover (Worksafe Victoria) and specialise in helping those with trauma and workplace injury, psychological or physical, as well as ongoing medical conditions and health problems. I have training in psychodynamic and body-oriented approaches (somatics) and EMDR, as well as cognitive-behavioural (CBT) approaches like ACT.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist registered with PACFA (Reg. Certified Practising 30951). I have an interest in grief and loss, such as bereavement, relationship endings and identity-related struggles. I am warm, inclusive and person-centred, holding space for the full complexity of the human experience- grief, joy and everything in between.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist registered with PACFA (Reg. Certified Practising 30951). I have an interest in grief and loss, such as bereavement, relationship endings and identity-related struggles. I am warm, inclusive and person-centred, holding space for the full complexity of the human experience- grief, joy and everything in between.
I am very happy to work with individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds. I enjoy working with clients in freeing themselves of past traumatic experiences to live life more fully and freely. Additionally, I have extensive experience working from a lived experience lens with LGBTIQA+ communities and am kink, non-monogamous, and sex worker positive. I have a keen interest in working with people experiencing sexual health difficulties related to their mental health using a variety of hands-off counselling techniques. Finally, I offer couples counselling using the Gottman Method.
I am very happy to work with individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds. I enjoy working with clients in freeing themselves of past traumatic experiences to live life more fully and freely. Additionally, I have extensive experience working from a lived experience lens with LGBTIQA+ communities and am kink, non-monogamous, and sex worker positive. I have a keen interest in working with people experiencing sexual health difficulties related to their mental health using a variety of hands-off counselling techniques. Finally, I offer couples counselling using the Gottman Method.
At Unison Mental Health, we provide individual and relationship therapy for both in-person and online sessions. Our team offers support for those navigating unique relationship dynamics, including polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, LGBTQIA+ , kink, and gender-diverse communities. We also support the wide spectrum of neurodiversity and the complexities it brings into relationships. We're here to support you in making informed, empowered decisions about your mental health. We also welcome Mental Health Care Plans, Open Arms, ADF, NDIS and Workcover referrals.
At Unison Mental Health, we provide individual and relationship therapy for both in-person and online sessions. Our team offers support for those navigating unique relationship dynamics, including polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, LGBTQIA+ , kink, and gender-diverse communities. We also support the wide spectrum of neurodiversity and the complexities it brings into relationships. We're here to support you in making informed, empowered decisions about your mental health. We also welcome Mental Health Care Plans, Open Arms, ADF, NDIS and Workcover referrals.
I most commonly work with people experiencing concerns with their mood or depression, anxiety, ADHD, issues with substance use, chronic pain, anger management, self-esteem, personality and coping difficulties, or work-related stress.
I'm committed to applying evidence-based psychological science in effective therapeutic practice and solutions.
In addition to private practice, I have experience in public mental health services, pain clinics, lecturing, and professional supervision.
I welcome enquiries from both self-referred private patients, and those with GP or psychiatrist referrals.
I most commonly work with people experiencing concerns with their mood or depression, anxiety, ADHD, issues with substance use, chronic pain, anger management, self-esteem, personality and coping difficulties, or work-related stress.
I'm committed to applying evidence-based psychological science in effective therapeutic practice and solutions.
In addition to private practice, I have experience in public mental health services, pain clinics, lecturing, and professional supervision.
I welcome enquiries from both self-referred private patients, and those with GP or psychiatrist referrals.
I work with trauma, self esteem, relationship issues, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, as well as spiritual and existential concerns. I utilise an integrative approach using many different modalities and tools such as somatic therapies, attachment theory, psychodynamic approach and internal family systems. I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming space where you can explore all aspects of yourself. Your autonomy is paramount, and I work collaboratively with you to develop a personalised treatment plan that addresses your unique needs.
I work with trauma, self esteem, relationship issues, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, as well as spiritual and existential concerns. I utilise an integrative approach using many different modalities and tools such as somatic therapies, attachment theory, psychodynamic approach and internal family systems. I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming space where you can explore all aspects of yourself. Your autonomy is paramount, and I work collaboratively with you to develop a personalised treatment plan that addresses your unique needs.
My counselling practice specialises in trauma informed and evidence based therapeutic interventions. I believe in the importance of providing a safe space for persons to build trust and rapport, in order to then discuss and establish their goals for therapy and to work together to achieve these goals, from a client centred approach. Respect, honesty , trust , empathy and compassion are core values at the heart of my practice.
My counselling practice specialises in trauma informed and evidence based therapeutic interventions. I believe in the importance of providing a safe space for persons to build trust and rapport, in order to then discuss and establish their goals for therapy and to work together to achieve these goals, from a client centred approach. Respect, honesty , trust , empathy and compassion are core values at the heart of my practice.
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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.