Chronic Pain Counselling in Holmfirth

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Mantle Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
At Mantle Psychology we work with you to help you understand your mental health difficulties, develop a picture of why they might be happening, and help you to improve your wellbeing. Having the time and space to explore your difficulties can be very beneficial and we aim to provide you with the most appropriate intervention to meet your needs. We can work with young people, families, adults, and older adults. We treat all mental health problems and we see everyone as an individual with their own unique circumstances and difficulties, and will use the most appropriate psychological therapy based on your goals.
At Mantle Psychology we work with you to help you understand your mental health difficulties, develop a picture of why they might be happening, and help you to improve your wellbeing. Having the time and space to explore your difficulties can be very beneficial and we aim to provide you with the most appropriate intervention to meet your needs. We can work with young people, families, adults, and older adults. We treat all mental health problems and we see everyone as an individual with their own unique circumstances and difficulties, and will use the most appropriate psychological therapy based on your goals.
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Evolving Minds
Verified Verified
Online Only
You may look like you’ve got it together—but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in self-doubt. I’ve supported teens facing pressure and identity confusion, couples navigating conflict or distance, and individuals trying to balance their own needs with life’s demands. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Therapy with me offers a warm, judgment-free space to feel understood, regain perspective, and gently reconnect with the version of yourself you’ve been missing.
You may look like you’ve got it together—but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in self-doubt. I’ve supported teens facing pressure and identity confusion, couples navigating conflict or distance, and individuals trying to balance their own needs with life’s demands. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Therapy with me offers a warm, judgment-free space to feel understood, regain perspective, and gently reconnect with the version of yourself you’ve been missing.
01484 627222 View 01484 627222
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Keren Watters
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Living with physical/chronic illness.
Hello, I'm Keren. I am a registered BACP Counsellor with many years of experience supporting people through some of life's most difficult and challenging times. I offer online counselling and face to face sessions from locations in Holmfirth and Slaithwaite.
Living with physical/chronic illness.
Hello, I'm Keren. I am a registered BACP Counsellor with many years of experience supporting people through some of life's most difficult and challenging times. I offer online counselling and face to face sessions from locations in Holmfirth and Slaithwaite.
01484 627768 View 01484 627768
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Becky Burdon
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Are you facing stress and anxiety? Do you have a problem that's been holding you back in life? Are you ready for a change? It's very common to face these and other barriers in life. I can help! I am passionate about living life to the full and helping other people to do the same. Let me help you make the changes you need using the powerful combination of counselling, hypnotherapy, NLP and mindfulness techniques. I tailor treatment to the individual, therefore my approach is different with each client, depending on what's needed.
Are you facing stress and anxiety? Do you have a problem that's been holding you back in life? Are you ready for a change? It's very common to face these and other barriers in life. I can help! I am passionate about living life to the full and helping other people to do the same. Let me help you make the changes you need using the powerful combination of counselling, hypnotherapy, NLP and mindfulness techniques. I tailor treatment to the individual, therefore my approach is different with each client, depending on what's needed.
01524 969513 View 01524 969513
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Karen Elizabeth Butcher
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I work with both adults and young people and have extensive experience working with teenagers. I work with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, low self esteem, relationship problems, loss and abuse. I offer a flexible approach, ensuring that each individual feels comfortable to explore areas important to them. Ask yourself........are you feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck? Do you want to make changes? Are you ready to heal from your experiences or relationship difficulties? If so, this may be a good time to start counselling and explore coping strategies.
I work with both adults and young people and have extensive experience working with teenagers. I work with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, low self esteem, relationship problems, loss and abuse. I offer a flexible approach, ensuring that each individual feels comfortable to explore areas important to them. Ask yourself........are you feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck? Do you want to make changes? Are you ready to heal from your experiences or relationship difficulties? If so, this may be a good time to start counselling and explore coping strategies.
01484 627630 View 01484 627630
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Chrissy Orson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to be able to better manage anxious feelings, or to understand yourself & your relationships more, or maybe there is a specific issue causing you pain or unhappiness.
As an integrative therapist and supervisor, I use a variety of approaches including person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT and EMDR. This allows me to work in a way which best fits individuals' needs and goals. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work, helping you to feel safe and supported towards your goals & creating lasting change.
Do you want to be able to better manage anxious feelings, or to understand yourself & your relationships more, or maybe there is a specific issue causing you pain or unhappiness.
As an integrative therapist and supervisor, I use a variety of approaches including person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT and EMDR. This allows me to work in a way which best fits individuals' needs and goals. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work, helping you to feel safe and supported towards your goals & creating lasting change.
0161 696 8451 View 0161 696 8451

More Therapists Nearby

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Chloe Harrison
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
I am a Psychological Therapist specialising in trauma-informed, nervous system-based therapy, integrating, EMDR, CBT and Polyvagal-Informed approaches to support deep healing and lasting change. I have over 19 years clinical experience in both the public and private sector. While trauma is a key area of expertise, I work with all common mental health concerns recognising that many symptoms are rooted in early experiences, stress, and trauma. I take a neurobiological approach to healing, integrating brain, body, and the soul, to help clients make sense of their nervous system responses.
I am a Psychological Therapist specialising in trauma-informed, nervous system-based therapy, integrating, EMDR, CBT and Polyvagal-Informed approaches to support deep healing and lasting change. I have over 19 years clinical experience in both the public and private sector. While trauma is a key area of expertise, I work with all common mental health concerns recognising that many symptoms are rooted in early experiences, stress, and trauma. I take a neurobiological approach to healing, integrating brain, body, and the soul, to help clients make sense of their nervous system responses.
0161 524 4134 View 0161 524 4134
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Kelly Reynolds
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello! I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and EMDR Therapist, based in West Yorkshire. I have a keen interest in physical health and ADHD. CBT helps us understand the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and how this can lead to challenges, even when we try our best. The goal of CBT is to work together to develop the skills and techniques necessary for you to become your own therapist and break free from unhelpful patterns. I utilize evidence-based techniques to help you work towards the goals that truly matter to you.
Hello! I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and EMDR Therapist, based in West Yorkshire. I have a keen interest in physical health and ADHD. CBT helps us understand the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and how this can lead to challenges, even when we try our best. The goal of CBT is to work together to develop the skills and techniques necessary for you to become your own therapist and break free from unhelpful patterns. I utilize evidence-based techniques to help you work towards the goals that truly matter to you.
01924 938680 View 01924 938680
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Lyndsey Holden
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Welcome, and thank you for taking the first step toward your well-being. Seeking support is a courageous act, and I want you to know that you are not alone on this journey. I’m here to help you navigate the challenges you’re facing, whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, or simply feeling stuck in life. My approach is warm, compassionate, and client-centered, focused on creating a safe space where you can express yourself openly without judgment. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I am committed to walking alongside you as we work toward your goals. Warmly, Lyndsey
Welcome, and thank you for taking the first step toward your well-being. Seeking support is a courageous act, and I want you to know that you are not alone on this journey. I’m here to help you navigate the challenges you’re facing, whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, or simply feeling stuck in life. My approach is warm, compassionate, and client-centered, focused on creating a safe space where you can express yourself openly without judgment. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I am committed to walking alongside you as we work toward your goals. Warmly, Lyndsey
0161 524 2338 View 0161 524 2338
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Kay Locke
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Maybe you’re processing a late autism or ADHD diagnosis, living with chronic illness, or carrying the weight of burnout and trauma.
My approach is calm, trauma-informed, and adaptable: online and indoors. I also offer talking therapy outdoor / eco-therapy, where the natural environment becomes part of the healing process. Together we can explore identity, process overwhelm and find gentler ways of being that fit who you are, not who others expect you to be.
Maybe you’re processing a late autism or ADHD diagnosis, living with chronic illness, or carrying the weight of burnout and trauma.
My approach is calm, trauma-informed, and adaptable: online and indoors. I also offer talking therapy outdoor / eco-therapy, where the natural environment becomes part of the healing process. Together we can explore identity, process overwhelm and find gentler ways of being that fit who you are, not who others expect you to be.
0161 524 5056 View 0161 524 5056
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Yasmin Dewan
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness.
Personal therapy can be of help for a broad range of individual and/or social problems. Many people find it helpful when faced with difficult stages in their normal life cycle such as career changes, loss and bereavement or crisis points in relationships. Others look to therapy to help alleviate distress from the pressures of living everyday life situations.
With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness.
Personal therapy can be of help for a broad range of individual and/or social problems. Many people find it helpful when faced with difficult stages in their normal life cycle such as career changes, loss and bereavement or crisis points in relationships. Others look to therapy to help alleviate distress from the pressures of living everyday life situations.
0161 694 7381 View 0161 694 7381
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Dr Benjamin Helliwell
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
6 Endorsed
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, fatigue, or low self-esteem?
I have particular expertise in working with people who have experienced trauma or adversity, which can lead to emotional difficulties and challenges in relationships. I understand how isolating and confusing these experiences can feel, and I offer a supportive space where we can gently explore them together and create meaningful change.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, fatigue, or low self-esteem?
I have particular expertise in working with people who have experienced trauma or adversity, which can lead to emotional difficulties and challenges in relationships. I understand how isolating and confusing these experiences can feel, and I offer a supportive space where we can gently explore them together and create meaningful change.
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Dr Craig Newman
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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.
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Photo of Caroline Smith - Te Video Counselling. Caroline Smith., Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Te Video Counselling. Caroline Smith.
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Specialise in working with late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent adults, chronic illness, chronic pain conditions and hormonal challenges, childhood trauma, burnout and shame.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I offer a unique tailored service to suit your individual needs. Offering person centred talk therapy, compassion focused therapy, expressive therapies, body based focusing and breathworks depending on what works for you. Offering compassion and curiosity to every session. Sliding scale based on personal finances. £35-£70.
Specialise in working with late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent adults, chronic illness, chronic pain conditions and hormonal challenges, childhood trauma, burnout and shame.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I offer a unique tailored service to suit your individual needs. Offering person centred talk therapy, compassion focused therapy, expressive therapies, body based focusing and breathworks depending on what works for you. Offering compassion and curiosity to every session. Sliding scale based on personal finances. £35-£70.
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Kaylea Mitchell-Simon
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
There is no one way of living, and we will all find ourselves faced with challenges along the way. Sometimes, the help of an outside source can enable us to view things in a different light or explore in more depth, which is where counselling can be beneficial. I am a Person-centred counsellor working in an integrative way, as I believe no two people are ever the same, so how can a counselling approach be? For that reason, my approach may differ depending on who I am working with and their individual needs. I love meeting people from all walks of life, and it is a true privilege to play a small role in their journey through life.
There is no one way of living, and we will all find ourselves faced with challenges along the way. Sometimes, the help of an outside source can enable us to view things in a different light or explore in more depth, which is where counselling can be beneficial. I am a Person-centred counsellor working in an integrative way, as I believe no two people are ever the same, so how can a counselling approach be? For that reason, my approach may differ depending on who I am working with and their individual needs. I love meeting people from all walks of life, and it is a true privilege to play a small role in their journey through life.
01244 727286 View 01244 727286
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Dr Omar A. Kowlessar
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I also work with people who are living with a long-term health condition, such as chronic pain.
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2012 and have extensive experience of working with males and females across the entire life span cycle (teenagers to older adults) treating a variety of mental health difficulties, ranging from common mental health problems (depression, anxiety disorders) to severe and enduring mental health difficulties (psychosis, personality disorders). I currently work as a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and run a private therapy practice out of my clinic in Warrington (Cheshire) where I provide a range of services to the public. Please contact me for an informal chat about your needs.
I also work with people who are living with a long-term health condition, such as chronic pain.
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2012 and have extensive experience of working with males and females across the entire life span cycle (teenagers to older adults) treating a variety of mental health difficulties, ranging from common mental health problems (depression, anxiety disorders) to severe and enduring mental health difficulties (psychosis, personality disorders). I currently work as a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and run a private therapy practice out of my clinic in Warrington (Cheshire) where I provide a range of services to the public. Please contact me for an informal chat about your needs.
01942 316263 View 01942 316263
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Dr Ana Wright
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
You may have lost a loved one, be adjusting to physical health changes, or living with chronic pain.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and I draw from a range of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), systemic, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Together, we will find a way forward that aligns with your values and goals.
You may have lost a loved one, be adjusting to physical health changes, or living with chronic pain.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and I draw from a range of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), systemic, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Together, we will find a way forward that aligns with your values and goals.
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The Mind-Body Guide
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Are you living with chronic pain a long-term condition or medically unexplained symptoms?
Pain always has an emotional component; it’s never just the physical. I work with both, getting to the root of the problems. I have a wealth of science-backed treatment tools including Pain Reprocessing Therapy. This means we can navigate through your difficulties to find an approach that works for you. My sessions are online.
Are you living with chronic pain a long-term condition or medically unexplained symptoms?
Pain always has an emotional component; it’s never just the physical. I work with both, getting to the root of the problems. I have a wealth of science-backed treatment tools including Pain Reprocessing Therapy. This means we can navigate through your difficulties to find an approach that works for you. My sessions are online.
01663 790984 View 01663 790984
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Dr Andre Etchebarne
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I specialise in supporting people through the unique psychological challenges of physical health issues, chronic pain, injury, or long-term illness,where the mental toll is often just as heavy as the physical one.
As a psychologist, I combine evidence-based practice with a warm, collaborative approach. Whether we are unpicking long-standing patterns or developing practical tools for immediate relief, my goal is to create a space where you feel truly heard and experience growth.
I specialise in supporting people through the unique psychological challenges of physical health issues, chronic pain, injury, or long-term illness,where the mental toll is often just as heavy as the physical one.
As a psychologist, I combine evidence-based practice with a warm, collaborative approach. Whether we are unpicking long-standing patterns or developing practical tools for immediate relief, my goal is to create a space where you feel truly heard and experience growth.
0161 570 0141 View 0161 570 0141
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Dr Caroline Marlow
Psychologist, PhD, AFBPSsS
Serves Area
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.
01323 921071 View 01323 921071
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.