Chronic Pain Counselling in Carlisle
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Deborah Pennington
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Sometimes in life we experience turmoil and
pain
.
I’m an experienced and qualified Person-Centred Counsellor / Psychotherapist. As your counsellor I offer a safe, respectful space for you, where you can explore personal issues and emotions, within a gentle and warm approach. It may be that you are feeling anxious or stressed and would like to explore these in order to move towards a feeling of emotional well being. Perhaps you might want to talk about difficulties at work, with family, personal relationships or sexual difficulties. Counselling can support you to find the resilience to work through these with courage and to find coping methods.
Mariette van Lieshout
MA
If you feel stuck or at a loss with your life, perhaps due to past or present experiences (for example relationship difficulties,
illness
, work problems, losses); or if thoughts and emotions are difficult to bear (maybe resulting in feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness or emptiness), you might benefit from talking – sharing with somebody who is there just for you, unbiased and non-judgemental. We would work at building a therapeutic relationship based on mutual trust and respect so that a safe and protected space can be created.
Waitlist for new clients
Jayne Forster
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you ready to heal your past and create a new future? Do you want to make changes in your life, emotions, or health? I can help you unlock your inner potential, release the blocks that are holding you back and break free from the patterns that keep you stuck. You will discover how to re-connect to your inner guidance and personal power, to create a soul filled life and embrace who you truly are.
Tanya Weston: Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
You have landed on this page and already taken the first step to improving your mental wellbeing.Are you exhausted battling with symptoms of poor mental health, whilst trying to function in business, relationships and life. I will give you a clear line of sight to enable you to actively engage in values that are important to you. Reflecting on life events of the past, the impact on the present and helping you shape the future. Change is possible, you just need to feel ready, show up and be willing to face those difficult thoughts and feelings.
Gavin John Greig
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Gavin Greig Dip.Couns MBACP Registered Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Supervisor. I am very aware that considering starting with a Counsellor is a daunting prospect. Please do not worry, I will be there to listen and support you through whatever it is you are going through. I will provide a safe confidential, non-judgemental space where you can talk through the issues which are causing you trouble. I would like you to be as comfortable as possible. I am offering face to face at my Silloth address. Along on line hours via zoom, and of course standard telephone counselling if preferred.
Dr Emily Haigh Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself or as though life is a struggle? Are you finding it hard to live life in the way that you want? If so I believe I can help. Through one-to-one therapy sessions, I can support you to find clarity, calm, balance, and the tools to live a more fulfilled life as the very best version of you. I work with a variety of difficulties and have a particular interest and specialism in helping people who may be struggling to adjust to significant life events e.g. becoming a parent, menopausal changes, long term health conditions as well as people who have high standards or may be prone to self-criticism.
Lakes Trauma Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
Verified
Maureen Seddon is an accredited and experienced EMDR Therapist with over 40 years of experience working with people in both the NHS and the private sector. Maureen originally qualified as a general nurse in Liverpool in 1982, training in mental health in 1984. Maureen trained in EMDR as she felt other therapies did not address the original causation of symptoms/triggers without causing further distress. Maureen targets the origin of the trauma in a holistic way.
Online Therapists
Faye Brennan EFT & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Together we will find a way of working that best suits you and we will find a way to ease the
pain
or burdens that you are experiencing.
My aim is to empower people who feel stuck to become freer by helping them to access and process their emotions and experiences through therapy and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). I have helped clients with a range of different issues including depression, stress, anxiety, self-worth, limiting beliefs, shame and guilt, confidence, loss and grief, trauma.
Jo Middleton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I offer a confidential space for people who are looking for help to understand and manage long standing difficulties, past traumas, recent distressing experiences or who simply want to better manage life's inevitable challenges. Whether you have a diagnosis of a mental health condition or not, I am passionate about supporting people with emotional
pain
and teaching evidence based ways to help people live the life they want.
Kathryn Smith
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
We all experience emotional
pain
; as an infant, a child, a teenager, a parent and an adult. Whether it’s in response to life events (e.g. loss, trauma, moves), transitions (e.g. to adolescents, as a parent, retirement), adjustment to ill health (e.g. cancer, chronic
illness
, injury) or life in general (e.g. long term low mood or anxiety). Accepting that we need help and support can be hard and daunting. Getting the right help is important and can teach you how to live a fulfilling life.
Dr Kimberley Keegan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Life, and our lived experience of it, is complex. Often times we choose not to look into this complexity for fear of being overwhelmed by unwanted truths and emotions. This approach may work for some of us for a while, however for most - life will confront us with
pain
that is difficult to ignore. The avoidance of this
pain
or reality is what leads to mental health symptoms and prolonged distress. However, life does not need to be so difficult. If you would like to make sense of your life and unique lived experienced in order to lead a more fulfilled existence, please get in touch.
Burnley BB12
& Online
Saba Haq
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Saba and I am a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered, UK). I support people to better understand and cope with emotional distress in the context of life changes. I specialise in working with mental health and/or neuropsychological difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, PTSD, low self-esteem, perfectionism,
pain
, fatigue, insomnia, adjustment to
illness
, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and cognitive impairment. My therapeutic style is person-centred, collaborative, and compassionate.
Rebecca Revell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have worked with people with chronic
illness
, clients experiencing bereavement and loss, and clients experiencing stress, anxiety and depression.
Hi, I'm Becky, I am an integrative counsellor which means that I incorporate a range of models and approaches into my work with clients, depending on their current needs. Whilst I incorporate elements of psychodynamic counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as appropriate, my main approach is person centred. The person-centred approach will offer you a relationship in which you can explore your worries, concerns, thoughts and feelings, with a view to creating greater understanding and awareness, personal growth and change.
Liverpool L26
& Online
Dr Christine Fiddler, Psychotherapy
PhD
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I provide person centred psychological support and therapy to adults and specialise in: Health – dealing with long term health conditions including managing
pain
and have much experience with Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) and
Fibromyalgia
; Women's issues including Menopause and aging plus I also undertake supervision with other therapists.
Hi - I'm Dr Christine Fiddler, PhD - a fully qualified and much experienced psychotherapist and hypnotherapist based in Wakefield. I see clients either face to face at Back in Action, Agbrigg Road, Wakefield WF2 6AF or through an on-line platform, such as Zoom. I operate to high standards and a strict code of ethics. I'm a Fellow of the National Council for Integrated Psychotherapists for whom I'm a Safeguarding lead and also sit on their Ethics Committee.
Ute Wenkemann
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified
Verified
My counselling experience includes working with anxiety, depression, bereavement, abuse and neglect, living with
illness
, loss and transitions, questions around identity, sexuality, and relationships.
Beginning counselling can be a challenging choice. I offer a space, in which we can explore this choice together, recognising your needs from and hopes for counselling. I work on the basis of a trusting working relationship, from which we can observe rather than judge what might be going on for you. Together, we can reach an increased awareness of the options available in the areas of life that are troubling you.
Edinburgh EH3
& Online
David Kinvig
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Verified
Verified
I have vast experience in Personality Disorders (PD), Identity Disorders (DID), HIV and in working with Cancer and
illness
.
I am trained in a range of modalities including cbt, mindfulness and systemic family therapy. As an accredited psychotherapist and supervisor I work across the full spectrum of psychological disorders. I have particular interest in all areas of trauma, OCD, eating disorders, high end groups, personality disorders, addiction, autism, learning disabilities and bereavement. I have a particular passion in working with suicidal people, survivors of suicide and with the families/friends of those whom live with the aftermath of suicide. I have particular interest in couple/relationship work. I am a trained and experienced family therapist.
Loveday Elisabeth Koranteng
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, sad or just not feeling yourself? Then counselling might be something that can help you, whether it is a new concern or a long held one. Sometimes emotional
pain
or life events can temporarily cloud your ability to see possible solutions, leaving you feeling stuck, confused, unhappy, anxious, sad or even shut down. The process of talking about this can gradually make things seem clearer as you make sense of your feelings and your thoughts become more ordered. You can feel change taking place, sometimes to your own surprise and so start to find a way forward that feels right for you.
Geraldine Hamilton
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified
Verified
Are you living with the worry and uncertainty that a cancer diagnosis brings? Or maybe you are struggling to cope with an incurable cancer, fearful of the future. You may be trying to rebuild your life after cancer but feel lost or isolated. If this is you or someone close then I can help. Entering the cancer world can feel like being dropped on another planet without a map. You don’t want to be there, and you can't speak the language. As a cancer nurse and counsellor I have supported many people and their loved ones, through the
pain
of diagnosis, treatment, life after cancer and sadly sometimes their grief, and I can help you.
Dr Jonell Smith
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have supported individuals with psychological distress associated with stress, chronic
illness
, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, relationship difficulties, and trauma.
I am an experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist & a BPS RAPPS registered clinical supervisor. I work in a flexible, client-centred & integrative way & tailor my therapeutic approach to suit individual needs, goals & preferences. I offer a collaborative, warm & welcoming approach where we will work together at a pace that suits you. I will support you to explore, to learn skills, to manage & to hopefully overcome your difficulties. Please note, my office operates online & by appointment only. I do not provide out of hours or crisis support services.
Glasgow G43
& Online
Dr Kim Kemp
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Living with a visible or invisible long term
illness
can impact on your thoughts, feelings and behaviour and affect your relationships, wellbeing and ability to function. I’m comfortable having difficult conversations about health and medical conditions, treatments, symptoms and the effect they have on your mental wellbeing. Psychological support can help you manage these challenges and get on with living a good life. Psychological support can also be helpful when you are receiving medical care or surgery. Collaborating with me before and after you have medical treatment or surgery can maximise your coping strategies and recovery.
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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.