Chronic Pain Therapists in Saskatoon, SK
While I'm here for anyone seeking guidance, my focus areas include chronic pain, chronic illness, ADHD, motivation, perfectionism, and non-clinical anxiety and depression.
In my practice, I integrate various modalities such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, strength-based, positive psychology, and I'm currently in the process of becoming a somatic experiencing practitioner. This comprehensive toolkit allows me to tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs and preferences,
While I'm here for anyone seeking guidance, my focus areas include chronic pain, chronic illness, ADHD, motivation, perfectionism, and non-clinical anxiety and depression.
In my practice, I integrate various modalities such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, strength-based, positive psychology, and I'm currently in the process of becoming a somatic experiencing practitioner. This comprehensive toolkit allows me to tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs and preferences,
I have a singular focus in my practice - chronic pain.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy and Emotional Awareness & Expressive Therapy have been increasingly used (with success) in reducing or eliminating chronic pain.
I have a singular focus in my practice - chronic pain.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy and Emotional Awareness & Expressive Therapy have been increasingly used (with success) in reducing or eliminating chronic pain.
If you are feeling like you just can't live this way anymore, whether it is anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, or relationship issues, there is hope. I will help you develop a variety of skills and coping strategies for successfully managing home and work stress. I will help you overcome the fear that is holding you back from experiencing the life you want. I can certainly help you to develop the sophisticated cognitive-behavioral oriented skill to improve your relationships or manage your anger. I take a gentle, nonjudgmental, and safe counseling approach.
If you are feeling like you just can't live this way anymore, whether it is anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, or relationship issues, there is hope. I will help you develop a variety of skills and coping strategies for successfully managing home and work stress. I will help you overcome the fear that is holding you back from experiencing the life you want. I can certainly help you to develop the sophisticated cognitive-behavioral oriented skill to improve your relationships or manage your anger. I take a gentle, nonjudgmental, and safe counseling approach.
My areas of expertise are: shame, chronic pain, chronic illness, neuroplasticity, boundary setting, wellness, and executive functioning.
Welcome! As a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, clients typically work with me around a desire for change. Sometimes people arrive knowing the desired change and other times discovering this change is the place they want to start. Our work could be around deepening your understanding of yourself, processing current experiences, building wellness into your life, building new habits, cultivating confidence/self-compassion, or getting "unstuck". The possibilities really are endless! My approach is a balance between facilitating discovery, regaining power, and making choices that allows movement towards your desired life.
My areas of expertise are: shame, chronic pain, chronic illness, neuroplasticity, boundary setting, wellness, and executive functioning.
Welcome! As a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, clients typically work with me around a desire for change. Sometimes people arrive knowing the desired change and other times discovering this change is the place they want to start. Our work could be around deepening your understanding of yourself, processing current experiences, building wellness into your life, building new habits, cultivating confidence/self-compassion, or getting "unstuck". The possibilities really are endless! My approach is a balance between facilitating discovery, regaining power, and making choices that allows movement towards your desired life.
I love working with those experiencing chronic pain using Pain Reprocessing Therapy - a mind-body approach that rewires the brain's response to pain.
Imagine sharing your deepest worries, thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who listens nonjudgmentally with an open heart and curious mind. My name is Erin, and I'm committed to offering a collaborative therapeutic partnership for healing and growth. I'll help you navigate life’s challenges with empathy, compassion, and unwavering support. Seeking support takes courage, and I am committed to creating a safe and trusting counselling environment based on dignity, honesty, and respect. My approach is holistic, engaged, authentic, open, warm, and inclusive, and I like to infuse humour into my work too :)
I love working with those experiencing chronic pain using Pain Reprocessing Therapy - a mind-body approach that rewires the brain's response to pain.
Imagine sharing your deepest worries, thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who listens nonjudgmentally with an open heart and curious mind. My name is Erin, and I'm committed to offering a collaborative therapeutic partnership for healing and growth. I'll help you navigate life’s challenges with empathy, compassion, and unwavering support. Seeking support takes courage, and I am committed to creating a safe and trusting counselling environment based on dignity, honesty, and respect. My approach is holistic, engaged, authentic, open, warm, and inclusive, and I like to infuse humour into my work too :)
At PPC Therapy Group, we support children, teens, adults, couples, and families facing a variety of life challenges. Clients often come to us feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, stress, life transitions, or a sense of feeling stuck. Our diverse team of psychologists, counsellors, and social workers works collaboratively to provide personalized, evidence-based care. We meet clients where they are, helping them gain insight, build practical coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful changes that support long-term well-being.
At PPC Therapy Group, we support children, teens, adults, couples, and families facing a variety of life challenges. Clients often come to us feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, stress, life transitions, or a sense of feeling stuck. Our diverse team of psychologists, counsellors, and social workers works collaboratively to provide personalized, evidence-based care. We meet clients where they are, helping them gain insight, build practical coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful changes that support long-term well-being.
Life - forever changing. How does one merge in with the change of time when they are stuck in the past with the stories that created such impact and varying degrees of trauma? How does one continue on trying to understand the experiences which led to behavioural addictions or substance use disorders? The battle to "be" and feel free and "okay" is so overwhelming they see no other option than to want to self harm, Use, think of dying, - or feel such shame for thinking about it. What crisis has you gripped by the throat leaving you immobile or so dissociated you don't know where one self begins and the other ends?
Life - forever changing. How does one merge in with the change of time when they are stuck in the past with the stories that created such impact and varying degrees of trauma? How does one continue on trying to understand the experiences which led to behavioural addictions or substance use disorders? The battle to "be" and feel free and "okay" is so overwhelming they see no other option than to want to self harm, Use, think of dying, - or feel such shame for thinking about it. What crisis has you gripped by the throat leaving you immobile or so dissociated you don't know where one self begins and the other ends?
Christine Krowchenko Counselling & Hypnotherapy
Counsellor, MACP, CCC, CCTP, C-DBT, CHyp
1 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7W
" - Lao Tzu - If you are experiencing life stressors, pain from past trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, mental health challenges or just need a safe space to process emotions, I am here for you.
I hold a master's in counselling psychology from Yorkville University and am a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I work as a school counsellor during the day and in private practice night/weekends. I use a client-centered approach and have training in CBT, DBT, IFS, hypnotherapy, polyvagal & trauma informed therapies. I welcome individuals, couples & families.
" - Lao Tzu - If you are experiencing life stressors, pain from past trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, mental health challenges or just need a safe space to process emotions, I am here for you.
I hold a master's in counselling psychology from Yorkville University and am a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I work as a school counsellor during the day and in private practice night/weekends. I use a client-centered approach and have training in CBT, DBT, IFS, hypnotherapy, polyvagal & trauma informed therapies. I welcome individuals, couples & families.
I work primarily with clients who struggle with CPTSD, chronic illness/ pain, life transitions, burnout, and relationships.
My background includes education in neurobiology, physiology, psychology, athletics, sociology, public health, anthropology, and philosophy. A holistic approach helps me understand how the interactions between our mind, body, experiences, and current environment influence how we deal with life’s stressors and use coping tools that once served us.
I work primarily with clients who struggle with CPTSD, chronic illness/ pain, life transitions, burnout, and relationships.
My background includes education in neurobiology, physiology, psychology, athletics, sociology, public health, anthropology, and philosophy. A holistic approach helps me understand how the interactions between our mind, body, experiences, and current environment influence how we deal with life’s stressors and use coping tools that once served us.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, whether you’re overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or just trying to keep up. If you’re navigating anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, or simply feeling a bit lost, know that you don’t have to do it alone. Therapy can be a space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. I’m here to support you whether you’re working through something difficult, healing from the past, or simply looking to grow. You don’t have to have it all figured out to get started. Just bring yourself exactly as you are.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, whether you’re overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or just trying to keep up. If you’re navigating anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, or simply feeling a bit lost, know that you don’t have to do it alone. Therapy can be a space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. I’m here to support you whether you’re working through something difficult, healing from the past, or simply looking to grow. You don’t have to have it all figured out to get started. Just bring yourself exactly as you are.
As a Registered Doctoral Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, you can expect to engage in a collaborative process to meet your therapeutic goals.
As a Registered Doctoral Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, you can expect to engage in a collaborative process to meet your therapeutic goals.
Susan Healey Counselling and Hypnotherapy
Counsellor, MACP, CCC, Hypno, BA, C(Educ)
1 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7K
Waitlist for new clients
A path sometimes dotted with pain and struggle.
I have a master’s in counselling and psychology and am a certified counsellor and hypnotherapist. Having been an educator in both the secondary and post-secondary systems for 30 years, I am well versed in the principals of learning, student-teacher-parent relationships, multi-disciplinary and learning-based approaches, as it pertains to counselling.
A path sometimes dotted with pain and struggle.
I have a master’s in counselling and psychology and am a certified counsellor and hypnotherapist. Having been an educator in both the secondary and post-secondary systems for 30 years, I am well versed in the principals of learning, student-teacher-parent relationships, multi-disciplinary and learning-based approaches, as it pertains to counselling.
As a helper, I am honoured to walk and support you as you move towards wellness and well-being.
As a helper, I am honoured to walk and support you as you move towards wellness and well-being.
I am a Master’s-level therapist working under clinical supervision. I bring both lived and clinical understanding into my work as a person who has lived with chronic health issues, is neurodiverse, and is also a caretaker.
I offer a collaborative, person-centred, relational approach to therapy where we move at your pace—not the pace you feel pressured to keep up with.
I meet clients where they are at. For some, that means deep emotional exploration of their past. For others, it may simply mean having a safe space to exhale, slow down, and feel less alone in what they are carrying.
I am a Master’s-level therapist working under clinical supervision. I bring both lived and clinical understanding into my work as a person who has lived with chronic health issues, is neurodiverse, and is also a caretaker.
I offer a collaborative, person-centred, relational approach to therapy where we move at your pace—not the pace you feel pressured to keep up with.
I meet clients where they are at. For some, that means deep emotional exploration of their past. For others, it may simply mean having a safe space to exhale, slow down, and feel less alone in what they are carrying.
Have you hit a dead end and still experience unresolved or unexplained thoughts, feelings, pain or other symptoms?
Unconscious, learned breathing patterns can sabotage you by creating detrimental feedback loops in the nervous system that mimic or exacerbate numerous cognitive, emotional & physical symptoms, disorders, and diseases. Breathing Pattern Disorders are not a disease but produce symptoms that mimic disease. So now you know it's not all in your head, but HOW?
Have you hit a dead end and still experience unresolved or unexplained thoughts, feelings, pain or other symptoms?
Unconscious, learned breathing patterns can sabotage you by creating detrimental feedback loops in the nervous system that mimic or exacerbate numerous cognitive, emotional & physical symptoms, disorders, and diseases. Breathing Pattern Disorders are not a disease but produce symptoms that mimic disease. So now you know it's not all in your head, but HOW?
Pain, suffering, exhaustion and overwhelm do not need to be met alone.
Key areas:
Couples Therapy (completed Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 training of the Gottman Method); ADHD, Neurodiversity; Addiction, Substance Use; Grief counselling. I continue to elevate my understanding of how trauma impacts and/or intersects with each of these areas.
Given my key areas of support, I find I end up doing work that interconnects these concepts.
E.g., working with couples where one or both partners identify as having ADHD or experienced trauma that impacts current ways of relating
E.g., working with individuals who grew up in a household with addiction and are now processing emotional losses
Pain, suffering, exhaustion and overwhelm do not need to be met alone.
Key areas:
Couples Therapy (completed Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 training of the Gottman Method); ADHD, Neurodiversity; Addiction, Substance Use; Grief counselling. I continue to elevate my understanding of how trauma impacts and/or intersects with each of these areas.
Given my key areas of support, I find I end up doing work that interconnects these concepts.
E.g., working with couples where one or both partners identify as having ADHD or experienced trauma that impacts current ways of relating
E.g., working with individuals who grew up in a household with addiction and are now processing emotional losses
I have a particular interest in the areas of trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, disordered eating and body image concerns, domestic violence, women's health, chronic pain and chronic health issues (ie. migraines, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue), depression, anxiety, coping with stress, grief and loss, and adoption.
I have extensive training in Somatic Experiencing (SE) which is a highly effective trauma informed approach developed by Peter Levine. SE is a mind-body oriented approach to healing from the effects of trauma and other stress disorders.
I have a particular interest in the areas of trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, disordered eating and body image concerns, domestic violence, women's health, chronic pain and chronic health issues (ie. migraines, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue), depression, anxiety, coping with stress, grief and loss, and adoption.
I have extensive training in Somatic Experiencing (SE) which is a highly effective trauma informed approach developed by Peter Levine. SE is a mind-body oriented approach to healing from the effects of trauma and other stress disorders.
Ready to embrace a brighter tomorrow? Our compassionate team of therapists is here and accepting new clients right now! If you’re seeking a safe, supportive space to express your thoughts and experiences, you've come to the right place. At Fernweh Wellness, we prioritize the therapeutic relationship, ensuring each client is matched with a therapist who feels like the right fit. At Fernweh Wellness, we believe mental health care should be as unique as you are. Life transitions, ADHD support, trauma processing, school or career challenges, we've got therapists who can help.
Ready to embrace a brighter tomorrow? Our compassionate team of therapists is here and accepting new clients right now! If you’re seeking a safe, supportive space to express your thoughts and experiences, you've come to the right place. At Fernweh Wellness, we prioritize the therapeutic relationship, ensuring each client is matched with a therapist who feels like the right fit. At Fernweh Wellness, we believe mental health care should be as unique as you are. Life transitions, ADHD support, trauma processing, school or career challenges, we've got therapists who can help.
My areas of focus include: complicated grief, loss, chronic illness, illness adjustment, oncology, child loss, healthcare worker burnout/trauma, and medical trauma.
I am trained in Theraplay 1, EMDR, Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT-Level 1), Somatic Experiencing (Beginning 1), and Children's Grief and Bereavement (Sick Kids certificate). I use these trainings, and my experience from working in healthcare for almost a decade, to provide therapy that is thoughtful and understanding.
My areas of focus include: complicated grief, loss, chronic illness, illness adjustment, oncology, child loss, healthcare worker burnout/trauma, and medical trauma.
I am trained in Theraplay 1, EMDR, Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT-Level 1), Somatic Experiencing (Beginning 1), and Children's Grief and Bereavement (Sick Kids certificate). I use these trainings, and my experience from working in healthcare for almost a decade, to provide therapy that is thoughtful and understanding.
I work with individuals living with chronic illnesses, as well as caregivers of people living with challenging health conditions. The difficulties that caregivers face is often ignored, so it is important to provide support for everyone impacted by complicated conditions.
I also work with sexual & gender minorities by providing a trauma informed, safe space that allows for authentic expression and the exploration of sexual and gender identities.
I work with individuals living with chronic illnesses, as well as caregivers of people living with challenging health conditions. The difficulties that caregivers face is often ignored, so it is important to provide support for everyone impacted by complicated conditions.
I also work with sexual & gender minorities by providing a trauma informed, safe space that allows for authentic expression and the exploration of sexual and gender identities.
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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.