Chronic Pain Counselling in Chester le Street
We understand the daily struggles with chronic pain and are committed to supporting you with the emotional and psychological challenges that accompany this.
We have helped many clients during counselling to work through challenges such as loss of identity, chronic pain, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, confidence issues, relationship issues, grief by suicide, grief, trauma and domestic violence.
We understand the daily struggles with chronic pain and are committed to supporting you with the emotional and psychological challenges that accompany this.
We have helped many clients during counselling to work through challenges such as loss of identity, chronic pain, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, confidence issues, relationship issues, grief by suicide, grief, trauma and domestic violence.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
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I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by the weight of past trauma, grapple with chronic pain, or who are trying to cope with fears about death and loss.
I specialise in trauma, chronic pain, and issues related to death, offering a blend of EMDR, ACT, and existential therapy. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your experiences, reduce emotional suffering, and grow a deeper sense of acceptance and meaning. Whether you’re facing past trauma, living with pain, or navigating loss, I’m here to help.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by the weight of past trauma, grapple with chronic pain, or who are trying to cope with fears about death and loss.
I specialise in trauma, chronic pain, and issues related to death, offering a blend of EMDR, ACT, and existential therapy. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your experiences, reduce emotional suffering, and grow a deeper sense of acceptance and meaning. Whether you’re facing past trauma, living with pain, or navigating loss, I’m here to help.
Ideal client: Diverse individuals (children, adults, families) facing neuro-diversity, mental health challenges, or chronic pain.
Experienced clinical psychologist influenced by narrative therapy—an empowering person-centered approach. Extensive work with hundreds of autistic families, promoting positive autism understanding and celebrating success. Very experienced in working with depression and anxiety. I am also passionate about transforming pain experience through psychology.
Ideal client: Diverse individuals (children, adults, families) facing neuro-diversity, mental health challenges, or chronic pain.
Experienced clinical psychologist influenced by narrative therapy—an empowering person-centered approach. Extensive work with hundreds of autistic families, promoting positive autism understanding and celebrating success. Very experienced in working with depression and anxiety. I am also passionate about transforming pain experience through psychology.
Peter Blackburn
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
He has considerable experience of supporting and guiding people struggling with physical health problems especially cancer, chronic pain and chronic fatigue.
Following assessment and formulation of a person's problems, Peter uses evidence based treatments which include acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive analytical therapy (CAT, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion focused therapy (CFT), mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and integrative approaches.
He has considerable experience of supporting and guiding people struggling with physical health problems especially cancer, chronic pain and chronic fatigue.
Following assessment and formulation of a person's problems, Peter uses evidence based treatments which include acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive analytical therapy (CAT, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion focused therapy (CFT), mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and integrative approaches.
Dr Carey Viala
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darlington DL3
I offer psychological assessment and therapy to adults with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety or worry, eating disorders, chronic pain and adjustment to illness or disability.
I am trained an have experience of a number of therapies but the ones I use most commonly are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT and EMDR .
I offer psychological assessment and therapy to adults with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety or worry, eating disorders, chronic pain and adjustment to illness or disability.
I am trained an have experience of a number of therapies but the ones I use most commonly are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT and EMDR .
Ronnoc's counselling service
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton Aycliffe DL5
I work with Mind as mental health support Serious mental Illness link worker and sessional counselling.
Hi my name is Alison I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, who uses an integrative, person centred approach to counselling. I adopt this approach to provide an unique opportunity to help you to explore those feelings of being overwhelmed. especially after a bereavement or loss. We can explore ways to help you to identify your issues and unravel your thoughts and feelings which in turn can help you to alter your behaviour and regulate your emotions. This will empower you to strive forwards in your life and improve your well being.
I work with Mind as mental health support Serious mental Illness link worker and sessional counselling.
Hi my name is Alison I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, who uses an integrative, person centred approach to counselling. I adopt this approach to provide an unique opportunity to help you to explore those feelings of being overwhelmed. especially after a bereavement or loss. We can explore ways to help you to identify your issues and unravel your thoughts and feelings which in turn can help you to alter your behaviour and regulate your emotions. This will empower you to strive forwards in your life and improve your well being.
My specialities include: neurodiversity, attachment, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and disability/chronic illness.
I take pride in establishing a safe, judgement-free environment. My therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, I will periodically alter my therapeutic interventions to meet your needs, as individuals are not linear.
My specialities include: neurodiversity, attachment, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and disability/chronic illness.
I take pride in establishing a safe, judgement-free environment. My therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, I will periodically alter my therapeutic interventions to meet your needs, as individuals are not linear.
I specialise in Childhood Trauma, Relationship Difficulties, Ill Health, ADHD/ASD, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Anxiety and Depression.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, anxious or dealing with relationship difficulties...? Experiencing ill health or long term health conditions? Struggling to cope with childhood trauma...? Would you like support to heal, make changes and move forward...? I am a BACP registered Counsellor with over 10 years’ experience of working within the NHS, alongside my own private practice. I have helped hundreds of adults, children and young people overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties. I am an Integrated Therapist using a Person Centred approach, Psychodynamic theory with Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT).
I specialise in Childhood Trauma, Relationship Difficulties, Ill Health, ADHD/ASD, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Anxiety and Depression.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, anxious or dealing with relationship difficulties...? Experiencing ill health or long term health conditions? Struggling to cope with childhood trauma...? Would you like support to heal, make changes and move forward...? I am a BACP registered Counsellor with over 10 years’ experience of working within the NHS, alongside my own private practice. I have helped hundreds of adults, children and young people overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties. I am an Integrated Therapist using a Person Centred approach, Psychodynamic theory with Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT).
I have experience working in the NHS within IAPT, Affective Disorders, Pain Management and within my private work I have completed court reports for solicitors nationally.
I am a Chartered Holistic Counselling Psychologist with 11 years of experience working in services for common and complex mental health difficulties both in the NHS and in private practice. I take a very holistic mind body approach and I am therefore also a nutritional therapist in training. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), Accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist (CAT), Accredited Mindfulness teacher, Accredited Substance Misuse worker and EMDR Therapist. I take an integrative approach to my work.
I have experience working in the NHS within IAPT, Affective Disorders, Pain Management and within my private work I have completed court reports for solicitors nationally.
I am a Chartered Holistic Counselling Psychologist with 11 years of experience working in services for common and complex mental health difficulties both in the NHS and in private practice. I take a very holistic mind body approach and I am therefore also a nutritional therapist in training. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), Accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist (CAT), Accredited Mindfulness teacher, Accredited Substance Misuse worker and EMDR Therapist. I take an integrative approach to my work.
Through a safe partnership, we can understand and help you process the internal and external pain, anxiety, addiction or relationship issues.
I work in an integrative way (multi-model therapy), to build a collaborative, personalised therapeutic experience for each individual client. A karmic cycle is a repetitious pattern of events, emotions or realisations that occur in your life. Until that lesson is mastered, we will continue to repeat the cycle. Are you ready to break the cycle?
Through a safe partnership, we can understand and help you process the internal and external pain, anxiety, addiction or relationship issues.
I work in an integrative way (multi-model therapy), to build a collaborative, personalised therapeutic experience for each individual client. A karmic cycle is a repetitious pattern of events, emotions or realisations that occur in your life. Until that lesson is mastered, we will continue to repeat the cycle. Are you ready to break the cycle?
i have extensive experience working with clients experiencing struggles with bereavement, chronic illness, depression, anxiety and trauma.
I have worked supporting people from many diverse backgrounds and circumstances and am very open minded.I have a lot of great resources that I can offer where they may be helpful,including breathwork exercises and many relaxation techniques .I have worked a lot with BME communities.
i have extensive experience working with clients experiencing struggles with bereavement, chronic illness, depression, anxiety and trauma.
I have worked supporting people from many diverse backgrounds and circumstances and am very open minded.I have a lot of great resources that I can offer where they may be helpful,including breathwork exercises and many relaxation techniques .I have worked a lot with BME communities.
I also have a passion & interest in autoimmune disease & chronic illness and the psychosomatic connection of dis-ease in the body.
I offer sessions via telehealth which allows you to cosy up with your favourite cup of tea in your comfies and to have therapy from the comfort of your own home.
I also have a passion & interest in autoimmune disease & chronic illness and the psychosomatic connection of dis-ease in the body.
I offer sessions via telehealth which allows you to cosy up with your favourite cup of tea in your comfies and to have therapy from the comfort of your own home.
Our sessions will gently uncover the roots of your pain, whether from childhood, relationships, or life transitions and support you in safely processing it.
How Are You, Really?
The hardest relationship you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. If you keep avoiding it, life can feel like it’s happening outside of you—always searching for fulfilment in others, achievements, or the next milestone. But true fulfilment begins when you turn inward.
At Harmony Therapy Hub, we offer a safe space to explore your emotions, uncover limiting beliefs, and reconnect with yourself. Healing starts with honesty, asking the right questions—and truly listening to the answers.
So, let’s begin. How are you, really?
Our sessions will gently uncover the roots of your pain, whether from childhood, relationships, or life transitions and support you in safely processing it.
How Are You, Really?
The hardest relationship you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. If you keep avoiding it, life can feel like it’s happening outside of you—always searching for fulfilment in others, achievements, or the next milestone. But true fulfilment begins when you turn inward.
At Harmony Therapy Hub, we offer a safe space to explore your emotions, uncover limiting beliefs, and reconnect with yourself. Healing starts with honesty, asking the right questions—and truly listening to the answers.
So, let’s begin. How are you, really?
Dr Huw Williams
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Additionally, I have experience working with people living with HIV, chronic pain, neurological disorders, and traumatic brain injury.
I utilise evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and third-wave therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to support clients in managing difficulties with their mental health. I will be offering EMDR in April.
Additionally, I have experience working with people living with HIV, chronic pain, neurological disorders, and traumatic brain injury.
I utilise evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and third-wave therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to support clients in managing difficulties with their mental health. I will be offering EMDR in April.
I also support those suffering in the workplace from chronic illness and the impact this has.
I provide a holistic approach using person centred therapy, mindfulness, and CBT. This combined approach helps to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. We use different mindful techniques to help give you a calming coping mechanism for the issues you are dealing with.
I also support those suffering in the workplace from chronic illness and the impact this has.
I provide a holistic approach using person centred therapy, mindfulness, and CBT. This combined approach helps to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. We use different mindful techniques to help give you a calming coping mechanism for the issues you are dealing with.
The clients I see come to therapy to deal with stress or sadness associated with issues like bereavement, illness, relational difficulty, family breakdown, professional challenges, persistent anxiety or unhappiness, or just a nagging feeling that something isn't right.
I'm a relational integrative therapist, which places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work. Integrating a range of theoretical and creative approaches into your therapy, including transactional analysis, compassion-focused therapy and psychodynamic therapy, means it can be tailored to your circumstances, personality and preferences.
The clients I see come to therapy to deal with stress or sadness associated with issues like bereavement, illness, relational difficulty, family breakdown, professional challenges, persistent anxiety or unhappiness, or just a nagging feeling that something isn't right.
I'm a relational integrative therapist, which places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work. Integrating a range of theoretical and creative approaches into your therapy, including transactional analysis, compassion-focused therapy and psychodynamic therapy, means it can be tailored to your circumstances, personality and preferences.
This includes identities around chronic illness and disability, as well as around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity.
As an Art psychotherapist I recognise that there is many creative ways to explore and reach your therapeutic aims. This means it is entirely up to you whether you would like the therapy sessions to be about working things through verbally, with the art materials or in any combination of the two.
This includes identities around chronic illness and disability, as well as around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity.
As an Art psychotherapist I recognise that there is many creative ways to explore and reach your therapeutic aims. This means it is entirely up to you whether you would like the therapy sessions to be about working things through verbally, with the art materials or in any combination of the two.
After suffering with chronic illness myself, I also specialize in supporting people with chronic illness, including ME/CFS, Long Covid and Chronic Lyme's.
I mostly practice EMDR, helping people to break free from their pasts, and Compassion Focused Therapy, supporting people to build their compassionate minds and ease guilt, shame and self criticism - issues that underpin many emotional difficulties. I also have extra training in mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and polyvagal theory.
After suffering with chronic illness myself, I also specialize in supporting people with chronic illness, including ME/CFS, Long Covid and Chronic Lyme's.
I mostly practice EMDR, helping people to break free from their pasts, and Compassion Focused Therapy, supporting people to build their compassionate minds and ease guilt, shame and self criticism - issues that underpin many emotional difficulties. I also have extra training in mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and polyvagal theory.
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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.