Chronic Pain Therapists in Vancouver, BC
I also provide treatments for individuals with chronic pain, adjustment difficulties related to health issues (e.g., brain injury, chronic diseases), sleep disorders, life transition, grief/bereavement, identity issues, anger management difficulties, and workplace stress.
I have an integrative approach in psychotherapy, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based interventions. More importantly, I believe in a collaborative approach with my clients; trust and respect are essential components in my work.
I also provide treatments for individuals with chronic pain, adjustment difficulties related to health issues (e.g., brain injury, chronic diseases), sleep disorders, life transition, grief/bereavement, identity issues, anger management difficulties, and workplace stress.
I have an integrative approach in psychotherapy, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based interventions. More importantly, I believe in a collaborative approach with my clients; trust and respect are essential components in my work.
I specialize in helping my clients heal the root causes of anxiety and depression; address relational and attachment traumas; navigate life transitions and care for chronic pain and endometriosis.
Hi! I’m Lauren (she/her). I’m here to help you heal, grow and thrive by tapping into the inner knowing and wisdom of your body and heart, and by encouraging you to step into your power and truth. The clients who seek me out are often on journeys of self discovery or facing life transitions that open up questions and possibilities about who they are, what matters most to them, and how they want to live. I was called to this work through my personal journey of owning my unique path in life, despite it being different than the societal expectations that I grew up with.
I specialize in helping my clients heal the root causes of anxiety and depression; address relational and attachment traumas; navigate life transitions and care for chronic pain and endometriosis.
Hi! I’m Lauren (she/her). I’m here to help you heal, grow and thrive by tapping into the inner knowing and wisdom of your body and heart, and by encouraging you to step into your power and truth. The clients who seek me out are often on journeys of self discovery or facing life transitions that open up questions and possibilities about who they are, what matters most to them, and how they want to live. I was called to this work through my personal journey of owning my unique path in life, despite it being different than the societal expectations that I grew up with.
I work with adults coping with health issues, including chronic pain, cancer, diabetes, and neurological issues.
Reaching out for mental health support can be an important first step in your journey to self-improvement; thank you for considering me in this process. I am a compassionate and kind registered psychologist in BC and ON and I am currently accepting new clients. I focus on providing evidence-based treatment to support your goals and build the kind of life you want to live. I mainly use a CBT approach in treatment but also integrate other relevant therapies (DBT, ACT) as needed. I work collaboratively with clients to help them explore and accept where they are now and build practical skills to make lasting and meaningful change.
I work with adults coping with health issues, including chronic pain, cancer, diabetes, and neurological issues.
Reaching out for mental health support can be an important first step in your journey to self-improvement; thank you for considering me in this process. I am a compassionate and kind registered psychologist in BC and ON and I am currently accepting new clients. I focus on providing evidence-based treatment to support your goals and build the kind of life you want to live. I mainly use a CBT approach in treatment but also integrate other relevant therapies (DBT, ACT) as needed. I work collaboratively with clients to help them explore and accept where they are now and build practical skills to make lasting and meaningful change.
What do we do when life’s mysterious unfolding takes us to the very places we fear the most? There are moments when we realize that our old stories of who we are and where we belong in the world no longer fit what is beginning to emerge in us. Perhaps a major life event shakes things up, wrenching away the very ground beneath our feet. In other cases, it builds more slowly, as a soft but undeniable longing for things to be different. Sometimes it may be nothing more than a vague sense that something bigger, better and more aligned is out there waiting for us.
What do we do when life’s mysterious unfolding takes us to the very places we fear the most? There are moments when we realize that our old stories of who we are and where we belong in the world no longer fit what is beginning to emerge in us. Perhaps a major life event shakes things up, wrenching away the very ground beneath our feet. In other cases, it builds more slowly, as a soft but undeniable longing for things to be different. Sometimes it may be nothing more than a vague sense that something bigger, better and more aligned is out there waiting for us.
I may be able to integrate these in order to best support your needs whether you experience chronic pain, stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma or hope to have support as you navigate your cultures and identities.
Finding a therapist that you connect with is very important. My therapy style is to respect the uniqueness of each individual I meet, compassionately working with a person as a whole towards health and healing. I’m inspired to bring my integrative, holistic, and trauma-informed skills in order to support you. You may be struggling with situations in your life that impact your psychological and social well-being; as a counsellor, we can navigate these challenges together and create something that may help alleviate your struggles.
I may be able to integrate these in order to best support your needs whether you experience chronic pain, stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma or hope to have support as you navigate your cultures and identities.
Finding a therapist that you connect with is very important. My therapy style is to respect the uniqueness of each individual I meet, compassionately working with a person as a whole towards health and healing. I’m inspired to bring my integrative, holistic, and trauma-informed skills in order to support you. You may be struggling with situations in your life that impact your psychological and social well-being; as a counsellor, we can navigate these challenges together and create something that may help alleviate your struggles.
Since 1996 I have been working along side families and individuals to support them through life’s struggles. With compassion and confidence we work on adjustment to injuries, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations and PTSD. I have worked individuals, children, and couples. I create a queer friendly environment.
Since 1996 I have been working along side families and individuals to support them through life’s struggles. With compassion and confidence we work on adjustment to injuries, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations and PTSD. I have worked individuals, children, and couples. I create a queer friendly environment.
I’m Danielle a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling from Simon Fraser University (SFU), as well as a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from University of British Columbia (UBC).
A little about me – I grew up in Vancouver and I love our city. I live downtown with my husband and two cats (Samuel L Catson & The Jetpack) and my passions are food, films, and yoga. I began my career in healthcare as an Occupational Therapist (OT), and I’ve helped people with a broad range of mental and physical health concerns.
I’m Danielle a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling from Simon Fraser University (SFU), as well as a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from University of British Columbia (UBC).
A little about me – I grew up in Vancouver and I love our city. I live downtown with my husband and two cats (Samuel L Catson & The Jetpack) and my passions are food, films, and yoga. I began my career in healthcare as an Occupational Therapist (OT), and I’ve helped people with a broad range of mental and physical health concerns.
Many are living with chronic stress, pain, injury, anxiety, depression, or neurological conditions looking for support in navigating these challenges and life transitions.
I offer neuroscience-informed therapy that integrates CBT, ACT, EFT, and somatic work to support change on both a mental and physiological level. I specialize in the overlap of physical and emotional health, including stress-related conditions, chronic pain, and injury recovery. My approach is focused, direct, with humor and warmth.
Many are living with chronic stress, pain, injury, anxiety, depression, or neurological conditions looking for support in navigating these challenges and life transitions.
I offer neuroscience-informed therapy that integrates CBT, ACT, EFT, and somatic work to support change on both a mental and physiological level. I specialize in the overlap of physical and emotional health, including stress-related conditions, chronic pain, and injury recovery. My approach is focused, direct, with humor and warmth.
We may be a good fit if you're an adult experiencing any of the following (or repercussions from the following): anxiety, depression, chronic pain/ illness, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, internalized oppression, grief and/or a desire for growth.
Hi! I'm Anna and my pronouns are she/her/hers.
My intention is to foster a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where you can feel safe to share whatever is on your mind and heart, without fear of judgement. I aim to draw on your intuition and innate strengths to promote the healing, growth or change that you are seeking, and feel deep gratitude to be invited on these meaningful journeys.
We may be a good fit if you're an adult experiencing any of the following (or repercussions from the following): anxiety, depression, chronic pain/ illness, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, internalized oppression, grief and/or a desire for growth.
Hi! I'm Anna and my pronouns are she/her/hers.
My intention is to foster a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where you can feel safe to share whatever is on your mind and heart, without fear of judgement. I aim to draw on your intuition and innate strengths to promote the healing, growth or change that you are seeking, and feel deep gratitude to be invited on these meaningful journeys.
I have worked with teens and adults to address a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, chronic pain, and the sequalae from traumatic brain injury.
I use a warm, empathic, and client-centered approach to understand and identify the concerns and difficulties that are the source of your distress. Integrating various evidenced-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness strategies, we work together so that you can experience the long-term improvements that you are seeking.
I have worked with teens and adults to address a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, chronic pain, and the sequalae from traumatic brain injury.
I use a warm, empathic, and client-centered approach to understand and identify the concerns and difficulties that are the source of your distress. Integrating various evidenced-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness strategies, we work together so that you can experience the long-term improvements that you are seeking.
I have a specific interest in issues pertaining to chronic pain and experiences with disability that has been shaped by my own experiences.
Hi! I’m Alex! I am excited about helping all sorts of folks navigate life’s challenges with empathy and understanding; my approach is client-centred and grounded in fostering trust and empowerment through the work we do in therapy. My goal is to meet you where you are at and to work collaboratively to help you to cultivate feelings of purpose, calm and emotional flexibility. As an intern counsellor my methods are based in anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practices and are guided by the philosophy of holism. In counselling I aim to help integrate all aspects of your life and to attend to you completely as we navigate life together
I have a specific interest in issues pertaining to chronic pain and experiences with disability that has been shaped by my own experiences.
Hi! I’m Alex! I am excited about helping all sorts of folks navigate life’s challenges with empathy and understanding; my approach is client-centred and grounded in fostering trust and empowerment through the work we do in therapy. My goal is to meet you where you are at and to work collaboratively to help you to cultivate feelings of purpose, calm and emotional flexibility. As an intern counsellor my methods are based in anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practices and are guided by the philosophy of holism. In counselling I aim to help integrate all aspects of your life and to attend to you completely as we navigate life together
I am especially experienced with childhood trauma, family dynamics, chronic pain and illness, grief, anxiety and depression, and life transitions.
I will be curious about who you are and help you connect to your inner experience and body in session. I work well with people unpacking their past and their childhood, curious to see how it might be impacting who they are today. I can help you to manage chronic pain with pain reprocessing therapy, and other tools like mindfulness and breathing.
I am especially experienced with childhood trauma, family dynamics, chronic pain and illness, grief, anxiety and depression, and life transitions.
I will be curious about who you are and help you connect to your inner experience and body in session. I work well with people unpacking their past and their childhood, curious to see how it might be impacting who they are today. I can help you to manage chronic pain with pain reprocessing therapy, and other tools like mindfulness and breathing.
I work extensively with adults struggling with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic pain, insomnia, and relationship issues.
Welcome. As therapy helps to reduce feelings of isolation and aloneness, which often accompany personal struggle, it also helps individuals find strength, and clarity when life becomes seemingly overwhelming.
I am a registered psychologist with 20 years of expert experience, and I continue to feel privileged working in this profession. I work with clients assisting them with their psychological concerns, understanding their unique needs, and helping them achieve their goals.
I have been described as warm, open-minded, caring, and direct. Feel free to contact me for more information on how I can address your needs and concerns.
I work extensively with adults struggling with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic pain, insomnia, and relationship issues.
Welcome. As therapy helps to reduce feelings of isolation and aloneness, which often accompany personal struggle, it also helps individuals find strength, and clarity when life becomes seemingly overwhelming.
I am a registered psychologist with 20 years of expert experience, and I continue to feel privileged working in this profession. I work with clients assisting them with their psychological concerns, understanding their unique needs, and helping them achieve their goals.
I have been described as warm, open-minded, caring, and direct. Feel free to contact me for more information on how I can address your needs and concerns.
Hello!
I am an authentic and compassionate therapist informed by neuroscience, trauma research, attachment theory, social justice values, and much more. I aim to go beyond talking and support you to have healing relational and emotional experiences in therapy that allow you to move forward with more freedom, connection, and wholeness.
I prioritize creating a safe, respectful, and connected relationship with you so that you can take risks - to be present with your experience (including your body and feelings), to try new things, process difficult material, and reveal parts of yourself that have been hidden and protected.
Hello!
I am an authentic and compassionate therapist informed by neuroscience, trauma research, attachment theory, social justice values, and much more. I aim to go beyond talking and support you to have healing relational and emotional experiences in therapy that allow you to move forward with more freedom, connection, and wholeness.
I prioritize creating a safe, respectful, and connected relationship with you so that you can take risks - to be present with your experience (including your body and feelings), to try new things, process difficult material, and reveal parts of yourself that have been hidden and protected.
I have over 15 years of experience working with bipolar disorder, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, and relationship issues.
We all live complex lives and are having to face an ever-changing environment. This can be immensely stressful. We all experience challenges in our lives but we do not always have the clarity or skills to effectively navigate our way through them. We then either get stuck or continue to go through life living on auto-pilot. To create a meaningful life, we need to reconnect with ourselves, the things we value and fine tune our skills to attain our goals. Working through challenges in our past or those in the present in a supportive, therapeutic environment can help us build a fuller and more meaningful life.
I have over 15 years of experience working with bipolar disorder, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, and relationship issues.
We all live complex lives and are having to face an ever-changing environment. This can be immensely stressful. We all experience challenges in our lives but we do not always have the clarity or skills to effectively navigate our way through them. We then either get stuck or continue to go through life living on auto-pilot. To create a meaningful life, we need to reconnect with ourselves, the things we value and fine tune our skills to attain our goals. Working through challenges in our past or those in the present in a supportive, therapeutic environment can help us build a fuller and more meaningful life.
Are you struggling with chronic pain, feeling stuck with your healing, or finding that pain is impacting your mental health?
For over 12 years, I’ve supported clients facing chronic pain, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, substance use concerns, and life transitions. Tailored to your unique story, I use therapies such as ACT, CBT, DBT, MBSR, PRT, CFT and more to offer hope, optimism, and a fresh perspective on your persistent pain and mental health concerns.
Are you struggling with chronic pain, feeling stuck with your healing, or finding that pain is impacting your mental health?
For over 12 years, I’ve supported clients facing chronic pain, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, substance use concerns, and life transitions. Tailored to your unique story, I use therapies such as ACT, CBT, DBT, MBSR, PRT, CFT and more to offer hope, optimism, and a fresh perspective on your persistent pain and mental health concerns.
I specialize in helping people break free from chronic pain and symptoms that traditional approaches haven't resolved.
You have tried everything - doctors, treatments, medications - yet the symptoms still linger. It's exhausting to wake up each day in the same cycle of fear, discomfort, and frustration, trying to figure out what's happening, and wondering if you'll ever feel 'normal' again. I see you. You aren't broken, you just don't have the whole picture. Yet. Together we'll explore what your body is trying to tell you, uncover the roots of your symptoms, an use tools to shift your system back to safety and relief. You'll learn how to calm your symptoms, trust your body again, and reclaim a life that feels free and fulfilling. You can be free.
I specialize in helping people break free from chronic pain and symptoms that traditional approaches haven't resolved.
You have tried everything - doctors, treatments, medications - yet the symptoms still linger. It's exhausting to wake up each day in the same cycle of fear, discomfort, and frustration, trying to figure out what's happening, and wondering if you'll ever feel 'normal' again. I see you. You aren't broken, you just don't have the whole picture. Yet. Together we'll explore what your body is trying to tell you, uncover the roots of your symptoms, an use tools to shift your system back to safety and relief. You'll learn how to calm your symptoms, trust your body again, and reclaim a life that feels free and fulfilling. You can be free.
I specialize in working with clients with chronic pain, chronic illness including cancer, and traumatic brain injury/post-concussion, as well as pre/postpartum mental health.
I offer a safe and inclusive environment that is collaborative and nonjudgmental, with your input into the process being important. I offer an integrative approach using Somatic Experiencing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I also offer yoga therapy, and walk and talk.
I specialize in working with clients with chronic pain, chronic illness including cancer, and traumatic brain injury/post-concussion, as well as pre/postpartum mental health.
I offer a safe and inclusive environment that is collaborative and nonjudgmental, with your input into the process being important. I offer an integrative approach using Somatic Experiencing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I also offer yoga therapy, and walk and talk.
I work with anyone experiencing overwhelm and specialize in perfectionism, chronic pain, invisible illnesses such as fibromyalgia, and those grieving the loss of a beloved pet.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck in an area of your life and don’t know how to process or what your next step should be? Maybe you’ve already tried therapy but it didn’t really do that much for you? As a registered therapeutic counsellor and art therapist I believe in harnessing the creative process to help unearth things in our subconscious that we might have not realized just by talking it out or by thinking it through via regular talk therapy. I am here to be your guide as you explore your thoughts, emotions, inner workings and tap into the wisdom of your own inner knowing with the help of the creative process.
I work with anyone experiencing overwhelm and specialize in perfectionism, chronic pain, invisible illnesses such as fibromyalgia, and those grieving the loss of a beloved pet.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck in an area of your life and don’t know how to process or what your next step should be? Maybe you’ve already tried therapy but it didn’t really do that much for you? As a registered therapeutic counsellor and art therapist I believe in harnessing the creative process to help unearth things in our subconscious that we might have not realized just by talking it out or by thinking it through via regular talk therapy. I am here to be your guide as you explore your thoughts, emotions, inner workings and tap into the wisdom of your own inner knowing with the help of the creative process.
Beyond this I am eager to get started on relieving your largest ' pain points'.
Welcome. I'm Sasha - a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology. I know that it can be overwhelming, even paralyzing, to just be with yourself in your own head. Because of this, I feel called to sit with others in therapy.
I strongly believe that we are not stuck or feeling unwell due to "personal failing"; rather, I believe that our challenges come from learned and at one time protective strategies/beliefs, which may need updating. I have seen, for both myself and my clients, that adopting this stance allows us to be more willing to change, accept and find relief.
Beyond this I am eager to get started on relieving your largest ' pain points'.
Welcome. I'm Sasha - a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology. I know that it can be overwhelming, even paralyzing, to just be with yourself in your own head. Because of this, I feel called to sit with others in therapy.
I strongly believe that we are not stuck or feeling unwell due to "personal failing"; rather, I believe that our challenges come from learned and at one time protective strategies/beliefs, which may need updating. I have seen, for both myself and my clients, that adopting this stance allows us to be more willing to change, accept and find relief.
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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.