Chronic Pain Counselling in Bristol
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.
I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
Living with mental or physical health challenges can be incredibly tough—both emotionally and physically. It’s not just the symptoms like anxiety, low mood, pain, or fatigue, but the way it affects everything—your energy, your relationships, and even your sense of self.
I’m here to support you with gentle, effective coping strategies.
I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
Living with mental or physical health challenges can be incredibly tough—both emotionally and physically. It’s not just the symptoms like anxiety, low mood, pain, or fatigue, but the way it affects everything—your energy, your relationships, and even your sense of self.
I’m here to support you with gentle, effective coping strategies.
I also have particular expertise in supporting people living with long-term health conditions, like Fibromyalgia, CRPS, M
For those processing difficult experiences, I also offer specialist EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD. My approach is warm, collaborative, evidenced-based and practical. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, exploring strategies to help you reduce distress, feel more grounded, and reconnect with hope and meaning.
I also have particular expertise in supporting people living with long-term health conditions, like Fibromyalgia, CRPS, M
For those processing difficult experiences, I also offer specialist EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD. My approach is warm, collaborative, evidenced-based and practical. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, exploring strategies to help you reduce distress, feel more grounded, and reconnect with hope and meaning.
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.
Are you feeling confused, lost, scared, or overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Psychotherapy can help you to understand what lies beneath these emotions and support you in bringing balance to your life. I am a psychotherapist with a wide range of experience working with clients (children, adolescents and adults) in various places. In particular, I have worked in-depth with complex trauma, attachment problems, clients who are in abusive relationships and problems related to the body; I use body techniques to help clients to self-regulate states of panic/anxiety. Neurodiverse experience and knowledge - part of Attention Allies.
Are you feeling confused, lost, scared, or overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Psychotherapy can help you to understand what lies beneath these emotions and support you in bringing balance to your life. I am a psychotherapist with a wide range of experience working with clients (children, adolescents and adults) in various places. In particular, I have worked in-depth with complex trauma, attachment problems, clients who are in abusive relationships and problems related to the body; I use body techniques to help clients to self-regulate states of panic/anxiety. Neurodiverse experience and knowledge - part of Attention Allies.
I have worked widely with chronic pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, post-Covid syndrome, social and health anxiety, ADHD/autism particularly in women.
Do you feel stuck, anxious or depressed? Is life very challenging right now? I offer a warm, welcoming space to look at what is going on in your life. I am calm and compassionate and help clients to look at long-standing behaviour that may no longer be helpful, your upbringing or past trauma. Or you may wish to make changes around a current relationship or simply to understand yourself better. I commit to working collaboratively with you at your pace, in a non-judgemental, supportive way. I appreciate the impact of isolation, depression, panic and feeling different to others. I have a trauma-informed approach and work somatically.
I have worked widely with chronic pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, post-Covid syndrome, social and health anxiety, ADHD/autism particularly in women.
Do you feel stuck, anxious or depressed? Is life very challenging right now? I offer a warm, welcoming space to look at what is going on in your life. I am calm and compassionate and help clients to look at long-standing behaviour that may no longer be helpful, your upbringing or past trauma. Or you may wish to make changes around a current relationship or simply to understand yourself better. I commit to working collaboratively with you at your pace, in a non-judgemental, supportive way. I appreciate the impact of isolation, depression, panic and feeling different to others. I have a trauma-informed approach and work somatically.
I specialise in helping adults manage anxiety disorders, chronic stress and burnout, and in supporting people whose physical symptoms or chronic pain are intensified by stress and anxiety.
I have over 20 years’ experience in mental health, including private practice, the NHS, occupational health, private healthcare and The Priory Hospital. I work collaboratively to help you understand what drives anxiety, stress or burnout — and how to change the patterns that keep them going. I use CBT, particularly REBT, alongside clinical hypnotherapy.
I specialise in helping adults manage anxiety disorders, chronic stress and burnout, and in supporting people whose physical symptoms or chronic pain are intensified by stress and anxiety.
I have over 20 years’ experience in mental health, including private practice, the NHS, occupational health, private healthcare and The Priory Hospital. I work collaboratively to help you understand what drives anxiety, stress or burnout — and how to change the patterns that keep them going. I use CBT, particularly REBT, alongside clinical hypnotherapy.
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.
If sport or exercise is important to you, having an injury or chronic pain can be tough - it can affect how you feel about yourself, your fitness and mental health, and your friendships.
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.
If sport or exercise is important to you, having an injury or chronic pain can be tough - it can affect how you feel about yourself, your fitness and mental health, and your friendships.
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.
The nervous system becomes exhausted or shocked causing symptoms from extreme anxiety & inability to think, unexplained pain, through to tremors, seizures, fatigue and paralysis.
I have a Masters Degree in Psychotherapy & intensively trained with FND Australia to understand & support Functional Neurological Disorder. Over the past 8 years I have assisted over 35 clients with FND, several now are completely free of this life altering condition. I supply expertise and support, and you continue Body Talk at home to speed up repair.
The nervous system becomes exhausted or shocked causing symptoms from extreme anxiety & inability to think, unexplained pain, through to tremors, seizures, fatigue and paralysis.
I have a Masters Degree in Psychotherapy & intensively trained with FND Australia to understand & support Functional Neurological Disorder. Over the past 8 years I have assisted over 35 clients with FND, several now are completely free of this life altering condition. I supply expertise and support, and you continue Body Talk at home to speed up repair.
I offer a compassionate, collaborative space to help adults facing past trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, ADHD, sleep problems, and life transitions.
I provide an empathic, skilled and experienced space where adults feel genuinely heard and supported. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients create practical change, strengthen wellbeing, build self-worth, and move toward meaningful life and relationship goals with confidence.
I offer a compassionate, collaborative space to help adults facing past trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, ADHD, sleep problems, and life transitions.
I provide an empathic, skilled and experienced space where adults feel genuinely heard and supported. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients create practical change, strengthen wellbeing, build self-worth, and move toward meaningful life and relationship goals with confidence.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
I am a trainee psychotherapist in my final year. I have been offering low cost psychotherapy to my clients in Bristol for the last three years. Particular areas of interest/experience include living with chronic ill-health and supporting those who are living with ill health, the challenges face by neurodivergent people, LGBTQ+ life and non-traditional models of relationship. I love working with a broad and diverse range of clients in my practice and enjoy discovering how to best support every new client, irrespective of their background, life experiences or presenting issue(s).
I am a trainee psychotherapist in my final year. I have been offering low cost psychotherapy to my clients in Bristol for the last three years. Particular areas of interest/experience include living with chronic ill-health and supporting those who are living with ill health, the challenges face by neurodivergent people, LGBTQ+ life and non-traditional models of relationship. I love working with a broad and diverse range of clients in my practice and enjoy discovering how to best support every new client, irrespective of their background, life experiences or presenting issue(s).
I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore whatever may be troubling them. My working model is centrally embedded within the Person-Centred model. I also draw upon other modalities, such as, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis (TA), Existentialism and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) depending on the unique needs of my clients. I focus on establishing a trusting relationship with my clients and working in a safe and ethical way prioritising my clients well-being.
I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore whatever may be troubling them. My working model is centrally embedded within the Person-Centred model. I also draw upon other modalities, such as, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis (TA), Existentialism and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) depending on the unique needs of my clients. I focus on establishing a trusting relationship with my clients and working in a safe and ethical way prioritising my clients well-being.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with a private practice in Bristol and Taunton. I work with individuals from all walks of life seeking help with many different problems, for example with depression and anxiety, panic states, phobias, obsessional behaviour or angry outbursts. People who turn to psychotherapy may also feel worried in more general ways such as feeling aimless or dissatisfied in their work life, or feeling unable to make satisfactory personal or sexual relationships. With empathy and careful listening my aim is always to help you feel better about yourself and your life, in work or in love.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with a private practice in Bristol and Taunton. I work with individuals from all walks of life seeking help with many different problems, for example with depression and anxiety, panic states, phobias, obsessional behaviour or angry outbursts. People who turn to psychotherapy may also feel worried in more general ways such as feeling aimless or dissatisfied in their work life, or feeling unable to make satisfactory personal or sexual relationships. With empathy and careful listening my aim is always to help you feel better about yourself and your life, in work or in love.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused by your feelings? Do you have things happening you would like to talk through? Do you have unresolved history you feel ready to look at and would like someone to support you in that? Counselling can help you to work through all of these things and help restore a balance to your feelings and life again. I have worked in depth with trauma, attachment issues, parenting difficulties, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, OCD and panic among many other things. I work as an integrative humanistic counsellor, which means I have been trained in a number of different ways of working.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused by your feelings? Do you have things happening you would like to talk through? Do you have unresolved history you feel ready to look at and would like someone to support you in that? Counselling can help you to work through all of these things and help restore a balance to your feelings and life again. I have worked in depth with trauma, attachment issues, parenting difficulties, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, OCD and panic among many other things. I work as an integrative humanistic counsellor, which means I have been trained in a number of different ways of working.
Psychotherapist specialised in Anxiety, Trauma, Low Mood, Relational issues and Creative blocks - Bristol & Online
Many of the people I work with come because they’re struggling with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, low mood, creative blocks, relationship patterns, or the long shadow of childhood experiences. You might feel stuck, weighed down, or like something deeper keeps pulling you back into the same loops.
My approach is designed to get to the root of what’s going on so you can experience real and lasting change, not just temporary relief. I aim for you to notice meaningful shifts within the first few sessions.
Psychotherapist specialised in Anxiety, Trauma, Low Mood, Relational issues and Creative blocks - Bristol & Online
Many of the people I work with come because they’re struggling with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, low mood, creative blocks, relationship patterns, or the long shadow of childhood experiences. You might feel stuck, weighed down, or like something deeper keeps pulling you back into the same loops.
My approach is designed to get to the root of what’s going on so you can experience real and lasting change, not just temporary relief. I aim for you to notice meaningful shifts within the first few sessions.
Do you sometimes feel like you’ve lost touch with who you truly are? Perhaps life feels a little blurred around the edges, as though you’ve been living on autopilot, tending to everyone else’s needs but losing sight of your own. Maybe the same situations or relationships keep triggering old emotions, and you can sense there’s something deeper asking for attention. You’ve tried to understand it on your own, yet a part of you still feels out of balance. You’re not alone. This awareness can be the beginning of real healing.
Do you sometimes feel like you’ve lost touch with who you truly are? Perhaps life feels a little blurred around the edges, as though you’ve been living on autopilot, tending to everyone else’s needs but losing sight of your own. Maybe the same situations or relationships keep triggering old emotions, and you can sense there’s something deeper asking for attention. You’ve tried to understand it on your own, yet a part of you still feels out of balance. You’re not alone. This awareness can be the beginning of real healing.
I work extensively with Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain.
As a relational therapist I can support you to explore and understand the relationships in your life. We often think of relationships as the intimate kind, however, relationships are all around us in terms of family, friends, school, work and much more. I value the relationship we have with our self, which is often neglected or pushed aside.
I work extensively with Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain.
As a relational therapist I can support you to explore and understand the relationships in your life. We often think of relationships as the intimate kind, however, relationships are all around us in terms of family, friends, school, work and much more. I value the relationship we have with our self, which is often neglected or pushed aside.
I'm Hannah and I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
I'm Hannah and I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
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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.