Chronic Pain Counselling in Bitton

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Charlene Wolf
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have experience working with bereavement, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, life transitions and behavioural psychology.
Would you like a calm space to talk through feelings of confusion, pressure or the feeling of being overwhelmed or perhaps trying to find direction or purpose and meaning within your circumstances? I aim to support clients through their journey providing a space for exploration of values, understanding, processing and feeling valued and accepted.
I have experience working with bereavement, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, life transitions and behavioural psychology.
Would you like a calm space to talk through feelings of confusion, pressure or the feeling of being overwhelmed or perhaps trying to find direction or purpose and meaning within your circumstances? I aim to support clients through their journey providing a space for exploration of values, understanding, processing and feeling valued and accepted.
0117 463 3721 View 0117 463 3721
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Alex Joy Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe therapy can be a transformative experience. Whether you have recently been through a difficult or traumatic experience, are feeling lost, low, are struggling with negative self-image, or you just feel it may be helpful to have a space to untangle your thoughts and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I can hold a safe and non-judgemental space for you. My work is integrative (meaning I draw from different therapy theories), and is client-centred, at your pace, gentle and compassionate.
I believe therapy can be a transformative experience. Whether you have recently been through a difficult or traumatic experience, are feeling lost, low, are struggling with negative self-image, or you just feel it may be helpful to have a space to untangle your thoughts and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I can hold a safe and non-judgemental space for you. My work is integrative (meaning I draw from different therapy theories), and is client-centred, at your pace, gentle and compassionate.
0117 463 6918 View 0117 463 6918

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Dr Louise Tarrant
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Bristol BS37
Waitlist for new clients
  I also specialise in providing therapy for those who are struggling to manage Chronic Pain and Fatigue; I teach pain management strategies and support people to improve their quality of life.
I help people who are overwhelmed by mental health symptoms or pain flares and who feel guilty about letting others down. I work with people who feel terrified that things will get worse, or who feel confused on whether to rest more or to 'push through'. I teach coping and pain management skills to manage distressing symptoms so you can live life more fully.
  I also specialise in providing therapy for those who are struggling to manage Chronic Pain and Fatigue; I teach pain management strategies and support people to improve their quality of life.
I help people who are overwhelmed by mental health symptoms or pain flares and who feel guilty about letting others down. I work with people who feel terrified that things will get worse, or who feel confused on whether to rest more or to 'push through'. I teach coping and pain management skills to manage distressing symptoms so you can live life more fully.
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Dr Lucy Kozlowski
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
My specialisms are long-term health conditions (e.g. long covid, pain, fatigue, IBS, diabetes, obesity, tics/tourettes, neurological conditions, tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia) & supporting people undertaking elective & cosmetic surgery.
I offer 1:1 therapy & counselling, couples & family therapy, clinical supervision & coaching. My approach has developed through my clinical & research experience in several senior & leadership roles & advanced professional training. I strive to offer highly specialist clinical support within a warm, empathic, non-judgemental & compassionate safe space.
My specialisms are long-term health conditions (e.g. long covid, pain, fatigue, IBS, diabetes, obesity, tics/tourettes, neurological conditions, tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia) & supporting people undertaking elective & cosmetic surgery.
I offer 1:1 therapy & counselling, couples & family therapy, clinical supervision & coaching. My approach has developed through my clinical & research experience in several senior & leadership roles & advanced professional training. I strive to offer highly specialist clinical support within a warm, empathic, non-judgemental & compassionate safe space.
0117 456 2479 View 0117 456 2479
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Jacqueline Bailey
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Bath BA1
I am a practitioner psychologist working as a CBT therapist. I also use Acceptance and Commitment techniques too. Please see my website resolvingpain for more information. I offer therapy F2F or via Skype . I work with people who need help with pain management, anxiety and depression, OCD and other difficulties. I see adults and adolescents.
I am a practitioner psychologist working as a CBT therapist. I also use Acceptance and Commitment techniques too. Please see my website resolvingpain for more information. I offer therapy F2F or via Skype . I work with people who need help with pain management, anxiety and depression, OCD and other difficulties. I see adults and adolescents.
01225 985387 View 01225 985387
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Ashlyn Firkins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
For the last 5 years I have specialised in supporting people with long-term physical health conditions, including Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), late effects cancer-related pain & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with almost a decade of experience as an NHS Psychologist. I have a strong belief that people are intrinsically resilient, resourceful & that under the right therapeutic conditions, emotional suffering can be reduced & fulfilling lives, lived out. My intention is to provide a safe, hopeful space for people to explore how they would like to be in the wider world & practical ways to achieve this. I work with a broad range of difficulties, which include anxiety, low mood, trauma, chronic-illnesses, relationship and employment issues.
For the last 5 years I have specialised in supporting people with long-term physical health conditions, including Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), late effects cancer-related pain & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with almost a decade of experience as an NHS Psychologist. I have a strong belief that people are intrinsically resilient, resourceful & that under the right therapeutic conditions, emotional suffering can be reduced & fulfilling lives, lived out. My intention is to provide a safe, hopeful space for people to explore how they would like to be in the wider world & practical ways to achieve this. I work with a broad range of difficulties, which include anxiety, low mood, trauma, chronic-illnesses, relationship and employment issues.
0117 463 7124 View 0117 463 7124
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Blue Amber Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
I specialise in working with Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, Autism as well as Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue and many other pain and fatigue related conditions,
I am a qualified Counsellor and Supervisor working from my own private practice in Brent Knoll, Somerset. I offer a kind, caring, and confidential counselling service for individuals, children and adolescents, couples, and the elderly. Sessions can be open-ended or arranged for a set time period, depending on your needs. While I primarily work from my therapy room in Brent Knoll, I also offer community-based support and home visits for housebound or disabled clients. In addition to private clients, I accept referrals from outside agencies and employers. I also offer Counselling Supervision.
I specialise in working with Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, Autism as well as Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue and many other pain and fatigue related conditions,
I am a qualified Counsellor and Supervisor working from my own private practice in Brent Knoll, Somerset. I offer a kind, caring, and confidential counselling service for individuals, children and adolescents, couples, and the elderly. Sessions can be open-ended or arranged for a set time period, depending on your needs. While I primarily work from my therapy room in Brent Knoll, I also offer community-based support and home visits for housebound or disabled clients. In addition to private clients, I accept referrals from outside agencies and employers. I also offer Counselling Supervision.
01278 760680 View 01278 760680
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Pam Marion Susan Fitzpatrick
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Bristol BS15
I have over 12 years of experience working in the mental and physical health field, both in private practice and with the NHS North Bristol Chronic Fatigue and Pain Service.
Living with chronic health issues can be incredibly tough, both physically and emotionally. It’s not just the pain, fatigue, dizziness or other neurological symptoms, but the way it affects everything—your energy, your relationships, and even your identity or sense of self. I'm here to support you through coping strategies and in taking back control.
I have over 12 years of experience working in the mental and physical health field, both in private practice and with the NHS North Bristol Chronic Fatigue and Pain Service.
Living with chronic health issues can be incredibly tough, both physically and emotionally. It’s not just the pain, fatigue, dizziness or other neurological symptoms, but the way it affects everything—your energy, your relationships, and even your identity or sense of self. I'm here to support you through coping strategies and in taking back control.
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Dr Flora Wilson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults who are navigating these challenges, whether they’re dealing with persistent pain, fatigue, or respiratory, gastrointestinal, or neurological conditions.
I aim to provide a warm and supportive space where you can feel safe to explore what’s going on and consider meaningful changes. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I’ll work closely with you to create a tailored treatment plan that’s guided by your personal goals and values. I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, CFT and EMDR.
I work with adults who are navigating these challenges, whether they’re dealing with persistent pain, fatigue, or respiratory, gastrointestinal, or neurological conditions.
I aim to provide a warm and supportive space where you can feel safe to explore what’s going on and consider meaningful changes. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I’ll work closely with you to create a tailored treatment plan that’s guided by your personal goals and values. I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, CFT and EMDR.
01249 479431 View 01249 479431
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Dr Caroline Marlow
Psychologist, PhD, AFBPSsS
Serves Area
Having musculoskeletal injury and chronic pain can be tough, especially when it affects how you feel, how you feel about yourself, and stops you doing the things you love.
You know your pain best, but have questions and concerns. Together we; make sense of it, become clearer of its causes, and reduce your pain-related worries. This will give you confidence; in what to do to recover better, to move more/better; and to think in more helpful ways. I can also work with your medic, physio, etc.
Having musculoskeletal injury and chronic pain can be tough, especially when it affects how you feel, how you feel about yourself, and stops you doing the things you love.
You know your pain best, but have questions and concerns. Together we; make sense of it, become clearer of its causes, and reduce your pain-related worries. This will give you confidence; in what to do to recover better, to move more/better; and to think in more helpful ways. I can also work with your medic, physio, etc.
01323 921071 View 01323 921071
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Dr Craig Newman
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Life’s challenges can leave deep marks, especially when they stem from abusive relationships, chronic pain, or the relentless pressures of anxiety and burnout.
I offer an empathic, experienced and skilled space where you can feel listened to alongside being supported to transform your past experience into current and future success - wellbeing, life goals, self-worth etc.
Life’s challenges can leave deep marks, especially when they stem from abusive relationships, chronic pain, or the relentless pressures of anxiety and burnout.
I offer an empathic, experienced and skilled space where you can feel listened to alongside being supported to transform your past experience into current and future success - wellbeing, life goals, self-worth etc.
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Jennifer da Silva Faça
Psychologist, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Bath BA2
I help with grief, bereavement, life changes, trauma (including generational trauma), chronic pain, emotional and behavioural struggles, and learning difficulties.
I’m an experienced educational psychologist passionate about helping children, teens, university students, and families find balance and thrive. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you’ll feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll explore your challenges, build on your strengths, and discover practical tools for lasting change. My approach is holistic, compassionate, and rooted in respect for every individual’s journey. Let’s unlock your potential-together.
I help with grief, bereavement, life changes, trauma (including generational trauma), chronic pain, emotional and behavioural struggles, and learning difficulties.
I’m an experienced educational psychologist passionate about helping children, teens, university students, and families find balance and thrive. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you’ll feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll explore your challenges, build on your strengths, and discover practical tools for lasting change. My approach is holistic, compassionate, and rooted in respect for every individual’s journey. Let’s unlock your potential-together.
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Holly Kamala
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Stroud GL5
I specialise in helping clients to - Improve relationships; communication; self-worth; and confidence - Reconnect with a healthy sense of identity and purpose - Reduce symptoms of illness.
With over 14 years of experience, I draw on a rich blend of approaches, including Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Reverse Therapy, Counselling, Yoga, Mindfulness, NLP, and Occupational Therapy.
I specialise in helping clients to - Improve relationships; communication; self-worth; and confidence - Reconnect with a healthy sense of identity and purpose - Reduce symptoms of illness.
With over 14 years of experience, I draw on a rich blend of approaches, including Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Reverse Therapy, Counselling, Yoga, Mindfulness, NLP, and Occupational Therapy.
01625 926565 View 01625 926565
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Kate Buchanan
Counsellor, MBACP
Bristol BS3
Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with a terminal illness?
In our sessions we can work together to explore what your worries and fears are. I am an integrative counsellor, which means that I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches. Central to my work is a person-centred approach with a focus on what is concerning you.
Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with a terminal illness?
In our sessions we can work together to explore what your worries and fears are. I am an integrative counsellor, which means that I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches. Central to my work is a person-centred approach with a focus on what is concerning you.
0117 463 6720 View 0117 463 6720
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Helen Loxton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Bath BA1
In life we experience pain, stress and anxiety for many reasons - life events, work issues, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-esteem that makes you feel stuck.
Working as an integrative practitioner means I draw from several theories of practice and therapeutic tools like EMDR as each person is wholly unique and what works for one may not for another. At the heart of my work is our relationship, a safe, confidential space where we explore together what you’re going through. I also work with couples in this way.
In life we experience pain, stress and anxiety for many reasons - life events, work issues, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-esteem that makes you feel stuck.
Working as an integrative practitioner means I draw from several theories of practice and therapeutic tools like EMDR as each person is wholly unique and what works for one may not for another. At the heart of my work is our relationship, a safe, confidential space where we explore together what you’re going through. I also work with couples in this way.
01225 435186 View 01225 435186
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Ky Kepner
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS2
Other areas of interest/experience include living with chronic illness and neurodiversity.
I'm a dissertation-stage psychotherapist in training, and I've been offering clients lower-cost therapy in private practice since early 2021. I aim to hold a therapeutic space that allows us to build a relationship in which you feel safe enough for us to explore your experience and difficulties, what they mean to you, how they relate to one another, and how they express themselves between us. This can expand your awareness of your relationship with yourself, others, and the environment in which you live. My hope is to help you find a way forward that feels more joyful and and authentic.
Other areas of interest/experience include living with chronic illness and neurodiversity.
I'm a dissertation-stage psychotherapist in training, and I've been offering clients lower-cost therapy in private practice since early 2021. I aim to hold a therapeutic space that allows us to build a relationship in which you feel safe enough for us to explore your experience and difficulties, what they mean to you, how they relate to one another, and how they express themselves between us. This can expand your awareness of your relationship with yourself, others, and the environment in which you live. My hope is to help you find a way forward that feels more joyful and and authentic.
0117 463 3910 View 0117 463 3910
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Bonnie Grotjahn
Counsellor
Stroud GL5
You might be in crisis: a relationship breakdown, sudden news of the death of a loved one or an illness, a work loss, or at an emotional or spiritual crossroads.
I bring to my sessions a spirit of curiosity, empathetic attention, wisdom, gentle humour, and a lack of shockability that comes from plenty of life experience as well as a deep psychotherapy training. I bring my skills and experience to enable you to explore your issues, see new perspectives, gain self-awareness and try out new behaviours to help you grow.
You might be in crisis: a relationship breakdown, sudden news of the death of a loved one or an illness, a work loss, or at an emotional or spiritual crossroads.
I bring to my sessions a spirit of curiosity, empathetic attention, wisdom, gentle humour, and a lack of shockability that comes from plenty of life experience as well as a deep psychotherapy training. I bring my skills and experience to enable you to explore your issues, see new perspectives, gain self-awareness and try out new behaviours to help you grow.
01453 708286 View 01453 708286
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Susan Elaine Greenfield
Counsellor, MBACP
Bath BA1
Waitlist for new clients
I also offer one to one Family Constellations work and Homeopathic consultations - I usually combine all my approaches in a series of 6 sessions which most clients find gives great insights and freedom from emotional trauma and physical pain
Do you have problems with anxiety, depression or post traumatic stress symptoms? I practice Body Psychotherapy, a way of working with the body and mind which can release trauma symptoms held in the body. Often what is needed is to actually inhabit our body more and to let go of the mind and fears of the future or memories of the past. When we can more easily inhabit the present moment we can be in our body in harmony and ease. Please contact me if you resonate with any of this and also find more details on my website www.suehealerbath.co.uk I offer in person sessions and also distant sessions which can work just as well
I also offer one to one Family Constellations work and Homeopathic consultations - I usually combine all my approaches in a series of 6 sessions which most clients find gives great insights and freedom from emotional trauma and physical pain
Do you have problems with anxiety, depression or post traumatic stress symptoms? I practice Body Psychotherapy, a way of working with the body and mind which can release trauma symptoms held in the body. Often what is needed is to actually inhabit our body more and to let go of the mind and fears of the future or memories of the past. When we can more easily inhabit the present moment we can be in our body in harmony and ease. Please contact me if you resonate with any of this and also find more details on my website www.suehealerbath.co.uk I offer in person sessions and also distant sessions which can work just as well
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Jennifer Edge
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for?
I offer a safe, confidential space where we can explore the difficulties in your life together. I will support you in your journey to heal and find greater ease in your life. Whilst I am not a trauma specialist, I do work in a trauma-informed way and am experienced helping clients explore and mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for?
I offer a safe, confidential space where we can explore the difficulties in your life together. I will support you in your journey to heal and find greater ease in your life. Whilst I am not a trauma specialist, I do work in a trauma-informed way and am experienced helping clients explore and mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
01225 530233 View 01225 530233
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Craig Philip Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I can work with you around family issues, teen problems, child behaviour, ASC issues, illness and disability.
I have 15 years experience in working with families and adolescents, around a variety of issues from personality clashes to self-harm, eating disorders, attachment issues, borderline personality behaviours, and attempted suicide.
I can work with you around family issues, teen problems, child behaviour, ASC issues, illness and disability.
I have 15 years experience in working with families and adolescents, around a variety of issues from personality clashes to self-harm, eating disorders, attachment issues, borderline personality behaviours, and attempted suicide.
01225 541093 View 01225 541093
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.