Chronic Pain Counselling in Coventry
I am Consultant EMDR Trauma Therapist and NHS Experienced Trauma Therapist with over 20 years experience NHS Mental Health Experience. I am an accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and Accredited Consultant EMDR Trauma Therapist. I work using the latest neuropsychological therapies that involve working with Brain and Body interaction and within the NHS Nice Guidelines and World Health Organisation Recommendations and Guidelines. My experience of working on line worldwide via Zoom/Teams since COVID pandemic and works really well wth the advantage of flexibility, no parking, time saving and efficient psychologically.
I am Consultant EMDR Trauma Therapist and NHS Experienced Trauma Therapist with over 20 years experience NHS Mental Health Experience. I am an accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and Accredited Consultant EMDR Trauma Therapist. I work using the latest neuropsychological therapies that involve working with Brain and Body interaction and within the NHS Nice Guidelines and World Health Organisation Recommendations and Guidelines. My experience of working on line worldwide via Zoom/Teams since COVID pandemic and works really well wth the advantage of flexibility, no parking, time saving and efficient psychologically.
I am a psychotherapist with a wealth of knowledge and experience, committed to providing a warm and safe space for you. With 20 years of experience working in several diverse agencies such as: Social Services, Barnardos, NHS, I have gained a wealth of experience in working with clients from under 18’s, to adults and senior clients, offering individual therapy, group work, family oriented work and couple sessions. I am dedicated to helping clients navigate the emotional complexities of their journey and develop resilience, coping strategies & prioritise their own well-being.
I am a psychotherapist with a wealth of knowledge and experience, committed to providing a warm and safe space for you. With 20 years of experience working in several diverse agencies such as: Social Services, Barnardos, NHS, I have gained a wealth of experience in working with clients from under 18’s, to adults and senior clients, offering individual therapy, group work, family oriented work and couple sessions. I am dedicated to helping clients navigate the emotional complexities of their journey and develop resilience, coping strategies & prioritise their own well-being.
Are you feeling really low and depressed and anxious but don't know why? You are stuck and do not know how to overcome this feeling....Thinking about counselling can be quite daunting and not knowing what to expect can be quite frightening.
Are you feeling really low and depressed and anxious but don't know why? You are stuck and do not know how to overcome this feeling....Thinking about counselling can be quite daunting and not knowing what to expect can be quite frightening.
The world feels really heavy right now. War, climate crisis, the rise of the far right, skyrocketing bills. And then there's your own personal struggles that you're trying to weather. If you're depressed, burnt out, or feeling overwhelmed, I offer a space to bring all of that - openly - without judgement. I am experienced in counselling LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (inc. autistic, BPD & ADHD) and chronically ill clients. I take a person-centred approach, not seeing you as broken or in need of fixing, but rather supporting you to make sense of what you're going through, and helping you figure out a way forward that really works for you.
The world feels really heavy right now. War, climate crisis, the rise of the far right, skyrocketing bills. And then there's your own personal struggles that you're trying to weather. If you're depressed, burnt out, or feeling overwhelmed, I offer a space to bring all of that - openly - without judgement. I am experienced in counselling LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (inc. autistic, BPD & ADHD) and chronically ill clients. I take a person-centred approach, not seeing you as broken or in need of fixing, but rather supporting you to make sense of what you're going through, and helping you figure out a way forward that really works for you.
You may be feeling pain, anxiety or sadness that you don't fully understand.
We will create a safe space together where you can be free to think. You can explore the meaning of what is happening in your life, and come to understand yourself, your relationships and your behaviour better. We will not follow a programme or formula in the work, but will allow the conversation to go wherever it needs to.
You may be feeling pain, anxiety or sadness that you don't fully understand.
We will create a safe space together where you can be free to think. You can explore the meaning of what is happening in your life, and come to understand yourself, your relationships and your behaviour better. We will not follow a programme or formula in the work, but will allow the conversation to go wherever it needs to.
People who are finding every day a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger. At the other end of the spectrum are some who may have feelings of dissatisfaction a sense that they are not getting all they want in their lives. I believe that all of us want to strive to be happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense of well being and connection with the world around us.
People who are finding every day a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger. At the other end of the spectrum are some who may have feelings of dissatisfaction a sense that they are not getting all they want in their lives. I believe that all of us want to strive to be happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense of well being and connection with the world around us.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Integrative Therapist (Adults and Children/Young People). My aim is to empower clients to process difficult feelings, make positive changes and move forwards in their lives. The CBT approach is focused on understanding the links between our thoughts, emotions, body sensations and behaviours. CBT also empowers us to make changes in how we think and how we behave to change how we feel. My approach is collaborative and non-judgemental meaning I will always follow your goals and needs. I currently offer online session, face to face can be considered based on location please enquire.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Integrative Therapist (Adults and Children/Young People). My aim is to empower clients to process difficult feelings, make positive changes and move forwards in their lives. The CBT approach is focused on understanding the links between our thoughts, emotions, body sensations and behaviours. CBT also empowers us to make changes in how we think and how we behave to change how we feel. My approach is collaborative and non-judgemental meaning I will always follow your goals and needs. I currently offer online session, face to face can be considered based on location please enquire.
I am a person-centred counsellor with experience working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. I work in a gentle, empathic way, offering a safe, confidential environment, where you can leave the world and its judgements at the door and just be you. I work with adults (18+), and I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I grew up in South Africa, and have a basic knowledge of Afrikaans. This has given me lived experience of life changes, cultural changes, among other lived experiences.
I am a person-centred counsellor with experience working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. I work in a gentle, empathic way, offering a safe, confidential environment, where you can leave the world and its judgements at the door and just be you. I work with adults (18+), and I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I grew up in South Africa, and have a basic knowledge of Afrikaans. This has given me lived experience of life changes, cultural changes, among other lived experiences.
Hello,
I haved lived and professional experience of neurodivergence and trauma.
I'd like to gently offer you the opportunity to share your story with me.
I believe healing happens when stories are told in safe places.
Within the rush of modern daily life our emotional health is often neglected and this can begin to impact on our wellbeing. I would like to offer you a safe space to sit and talk through whatever may be weighing heavy on your shoulders.
I can help with, Anxiety,Depression,Trauma,ADHD,Autism,Low self-esteem,Family,Low self-confidence, romantic and peer relationships.
I am also an angelic reiki practitioner.
Hello,
I haved lived and professional experience of neurodivergence and trauma.
I'd like to gently offer you the opportunity to share your story with me.
I believe healing happens when stories are told in safe places.
Within the rush of modern daily life our emotional health is often neglected and this can begin to impact on our wellbeing. I would like to offer you a safe space to sit and talk through whatever may be weighing heavy on your shoulders.
I can help with, Anxiety,Depression,Trauma,ADHD,Autism,Low self-esteem,Family,Low self-confidence, romantic and peer relationships.
I am also an angelic reiki practitioner.
Individual Well being
Anxiety, Work Stress, Shame, Trauma, Confidence, Health Anxiety, Illness
Identity & Connection
Relationships, Pre Marriage Workshops, Couples, Sexuality, Divorce Recovery, Blended Families, Loneliness, Identity & Belonging
Transitions & Loss
Bereavement/Loss, Divorce, Redundancy Illness, Dementia, Alzheimers, Memory Loss, Ambiguous Loss
I support people through grief, loss and life's hardest transitions; bereavement, illness diagnosis, anticipatory grief and dementia. I often work with couples, and families. I bring experience in sexuality and neurodivergence. I am a former corporate professional, before becoming a therapist, and I understand the weight of change.
Individual Well being
Anxiety, Work Stress, Shame, Trauma, Confidence, Health Anxiety, Illness
Identity & Connection
Relationships, Pre Marriage Workshops, Couples, Sexuality, Divorce Recovery, Blended Families, Loneliness, Identity & Belonging
Transitions & Loss
Bereavement/Loss, Divorce, Redundancy Illness, Dementia, Alzheimers, Memory Loss, Ambiguous Loss
I support people through grief, loss and life's hardest transitions; bereavement, illness diagnosis, anticipatory grief and dementia. I often work with couples, and families. I bring experience in sexuality and neurodivergence. I am a former corporate professional, before becoming a therapist, and I understand the weight of change.
Hi, my name is Rimpy Sandhu. I have been working in my private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist for 13 years . I know it can be very scary and difficult to talk about your issues, revisit those painful memories. Sometimes it’s hard to recognise and express your own feelings. I offer a professional, supportive, confidential, non judgmental and ethical therapy in order to help with your presenting issues. Counselling helps you to understand yourself and to find coping strategies to deal with the day to day difficulties you might be facing.
Hi, my name is Rimpy Sandhu. I have been working in my private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist for 13 years . I know it can be very scary and difficult to talk about your issues, revisit those painful memories. Sometimes it’s hard to recognise and express your own feelings. I offer a professional, supportive, confidential, non judgmental and ethical therapy in order to help with your presenting issues. Counselling helps you to understand yourself and to find coping strategies to deal with the day to day difficulties you might be facing.
Many of the people I work with appear to be coping well on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or stuck on the inside. They may be navigating relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, workplace stress, burnout, or questions about identity and purpose.
We will create a safe, supportive space to understand what is happening beneath the surface, make sense of difficult emotions, and develop the confidence, resilience, and self-awareness needed to move forward in ways that feel right for them.
Many of the people I work with appear to be coping well on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or stuck on the inside. They may be navigating relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, workplace stress, burnout, or questions about identity and purpose.
We will create a safe, supportive space to understand what is happening beneath the surface, make sense of difficult emotions, and develop the confidence, resilience, and self-awareness needed to move forward in ways that feel right for them.
I help clients move forward by offering a warm, collaborative, and a deeply reflective space where they can slow down and make sense of their inner world.
Clients may feel caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, guilt, shame or emotional exhaustion, and are looking for a space where they can talk about these experiences safely and without judgment.
I am here as a guide to help you along your journey. I listen and build an understanding of you and your needs. We can then work together to achieve your goals.
I believe that change is possible through insight and a strong therapeutic relationship.
I help clients move forward by offering a warm, collaborative, and a deeply reflective space where they can slow down and make sense of their inner world.
Clients may feel caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, guilt, shame or emotional exhaustion, and are looking for a space where they can talk about these experiences safely and without judgment.
I am here as a guide to help you along your journey. I listen and build an understanding of you and your needs. We can then work together to achieve your goals.
I believe that change is possible through insight and a strong therapeutic relationship.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Over the last eleven years, I have worked in many different psychological teams, both within the NHS and in charitable organisations. Therapy can offer a safe place to think about yourself and your difficulties and explore the way in which these difficulties may be impacting on your life as facilitated by a supportive, authentic and collaborative relationship.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Over the last eleven years, I have worked in many different psychological teams, both within the NHS and in charitable organisations. Therapy can offer a safe place to think about yourself and your difficulties and explore the way in which these difficulties may be impacting on your life as facilitated by a supportive, authentic and collaborative relationship.
I have a special interest in working with people experiencing trauma, sexual abuse, chronic pain, or debilitating health issues that often lead to anxiety and depression.
Hello and welcome. Sometimes life just doesn't go the way we would like it to go, with the everyday struggles that can sometimes just feel too much. At times the challenges of life can make us feel out of control, leaving us feeling lost, anxious, scared, depressed or even angry. At Footsteps counselling, I offer a safe and confidential space that will allow you to work through your struggles and explore your thoughts and feelings in a calm, confidential and supportive setting. I can help you to gain insight and understanding on what it is that may be making you feel the way you do, and help you through those difficult times.
I have a special interest in working with people experiencing trauma, sexual abuse, chronic pain, or debilitating health issues that often lead to anxiety and depression.
Hello and welcome. Sometimes life just doesn't go the way we would like it to go, with the everyday struggles that can sometimes just feel too much. At times the challenges of life can make us feel out of control, leaving us feeling lost, anxious, scared, depressed or even angry. At Footsteps counselling, I offer a safe and confidential space that will allow you to work through your struggles and explore your thoughts and feelings in a calm, confidential and supportive setting. I can help you to gain insight and understanding on what it is that may be making you feel the way you do, and help you through those difficult times.
You might seem like you’re holding it all together, but inside it feels like something is missing. Maybe you’re exhausted from trying to be everything to everyone, or feel disconnected from who you really are. You may be carrying trauma or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. I offer a space where you can soften, feel met, and begin to listen to what’s really going on inside. This is a space for the parts of you that long to be heard.
You might seem like you’re holding it all together, but inside it feels like something is missing. Maybe you’re exhausted from trying to be everything to everyone, or feel disconnected from who you really are. You may be carrying trauma or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. I offer a space where you can soften, feel met, and begin to listen to what’s really going on inside. This is a space for the parts of you that long to be heard.
As humans, life can feel a bit messy for us all at times. We all experience a wide array of emotions on this journey called life, but there are times when we feel more stressed, overwhelmed, or lower in mood than usual and for longer periods of time. This can be difficult to navigate through by yourself, so you may feel talking therapy could be helpful to help understand and explore what may be going on and to help you move forward. Building awareness of our behaviours and thought processes isn’t always easy and is often avoided, but with support and compassion, I can sit with you through it.
As humans, life can feel a bit messy for us all at times. We all experience a wide array of emotions on this journey called life, but there are times when we feel more stressed, overwhelmed, or lower in mood than usual and for longer periods of time. This can be difficult to navigate through by yourself, so you may feel talking therapy could be helpful to help understand and explore what may be going on and to help you move forward. Building awareness of our behaviours and thought processes isn’t always easy and is often avoided, but with support and compassion, I can sit with you through it.
Deciding upon counselling-or even asking for help is not an easy step to take. When you feel ready to take that first step, I will help you take time out, by creating a safe environment where you will be seen, heard and can talk things through at your own pace. This really can make all the difference.
You will find yourself in a warm, confidential and non-judgemental setting where we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, especially those that may feel too difficult to share with friends or family. Your 50 minute session is personalised to meet your needs and focuses on what you would like to discuss.
Deciding upon counselling-or even asking for help is not an easy step to take. When you feel ready to take that first step, I will help you take time out, by creating a safe environment where you will be seen, heard and can talk things through at your own pace. This really can make all the difference.
You will find yourself in a warm, confidential and non-judgemental setting where we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, especially those that may feel too difficult to share with friends or family. Your 50 minute session is personalised to meet your needs and focuses on what you would like to discuss.
I have considerable experience of psychological assessment and intervention with adults experiencing a range of difficulties including adjustment to long-term medical conditions and chronic illness; trauma; anxiety disorders and depression.
I can arrange an initial assessment to understand more about your difficulties and offer a safe and confidential space in which to explore these further. If appropriate I will suggest further individual sessions according to your needs . I am trained in a number of approaches including CBT. I will review your progress regularly with you.
I have considerable experience of psychological assessment and intervention with adults experiencing a range of difficulties including adjustment to long-term medical conditions and chronic illness; trauma; anxiety disorders and depression.
I can arrange an initial assessment to understand more about your difficulties and offer a safe and confidential space in which to explore these further. If appropriate I will suggest further individual sessions according to your needs . I am trained in a number of approaches including CBT. I will review your progress regularly with you.
As an Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I have undergone extensive training which brings together effective contemporary approaches to therapy, drawing from a variety of models to suit your individual needs. I have over sixteen years experience supporting adults and young people to address a range of issues, including: anxiety/panic, depression, stress, loss and bereavement, identity issues, sexuality, trauma/abuse, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and careers and life direction. I also offer the comprehensive 'INSIGHT self-discovery programmes' (visit darylnicholas.com for more details).
As an Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I have undergone extensive training which brings together effective contemporary approaches to therapy, drawing from a variety of models to suit your individual needs. I have over sixteen years experience supporting adults and young people to address a range of issues, including: anxiety/panic, depression, stress, loss and bereavement, identity issues, sexuality, trauma/abuse, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and careers and life direction. I also offer the comprehensive 'INSIGHT self-discovery programmes' (visit darylnicholas.com for more details).
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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.