Chronic Pain Counselling in Manchester
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Yasmin Dewan
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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
. Having since, committing my life to the improvement of people’s emotional fitness and mental resilience, with support from organisations such as SANE and MIND, my own journey has allowed me to discover the true benefits of therapy first-hand. Personal therapy is proving invaluable for people to manage certain difficult or crisis situations in their lives and so transform their problems into major opportunities for personal growth.
Jane Middlebrook
Counsellor, MA, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I help people with
chronic pain
and
illness
to experience a better quality of life in a holistic way. This may involve exploring and working with related root issues, beliefs, perceptions, physical sensations, present or past experiences, emotions, lifestyle and unconscious blocks to wellbeing, freeing up more of your energy and enabling a deeper connection with yourself, others and life. I also help people overcome stress, anxieties and/or trauma related to medical procedures (including pregnancy/adverse birth experiences), whether they are fears or phobias without a known cause, or due to previous difficult experiences.
Caroline Marlow
Psychologist, PhD, AFBPSsS
Verified
Verified
Having musculoskeletal injury and
chronic pain
can be tough, especially when it affects how you feel, how you feel about yourself, and stops you doing the things that you love and are important. But research shows that the brain controls our recovery and that those who understand their
pain
hurt less. I’m a personable psychologist who specialises in injury and
chronic pain
. I can help you answer your questions about injury and
pain
, and put you back in control of your recovery and being you again. My support uses the latest
pain
science research and provides a unique blend of
pain
education, psychology, and wellbeing promotion.
The Mind-Body Guide
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCS Prof Accred
Verified
Verified
Three of the areas I specialise in are sleeplessness, anxiety and
chronic pain
.
Hello, my name’s Christine - thanks for pausing to look at my profile. I’ve been a health professional for over 30 years. All this experience has taught me one thing: so much of a treatment's success will depend on you feeling comfortable with me. So, the first thing I want to describe is my approach to therapy. With sensitivity and compassion, I will use my skills as a psychotherapist and physiotherapist to understand the issues you face.
Jenny Grand
MA
I am not a traditional Counsellor. I am a qualified Life Coach & Therapist working with Adults, Children & Veterans experiencing a range of emotional & behavioural issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, fears & Phobias, addictions, lack of confidence, low self esteem,
pain
relief & bereavement. I have spent most of my working life as a HR Manager in both the Public & Private Sectors. I have seen many employees distressed because of long waits for Counselling/Therapy appointments so this led me to retrain to enable me to bridge the gap and make a difference to peoples' lives. I am fully qualified and fully insured,
Nigel Magowan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced psychotherapist and have been in full-time private practice in Manchester since 2002. I use a flexible integrative approach and offer both long-term psychotherapy and counselling, as well as short-term therapies. I integrate psychotherapy with CBT, EMDR, Somatic Therapies, DBT Skills, DBR, NLP and life coaching. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, PTSD, Complex PTSD, bereavement, BPD, depression, stress, abuse, generalised anxiety, OCD, public speaking, low self-esteem, relationship issues, shame, IBS and
pain
management. I am BACP and UKCP registered.
Caroline Reed
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
When we are struggling and in
pain
, the need to be heard, understood, to be appreciated and valued is crucial to our healing. I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals and groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions. I work collaboratively alongside you, providing guidance on your journey towards healing. You know your strengths, areas for personal growth and your feelings. I know how the mind works, about how to push through barriers that hold you back, about recovery and healing. Together we will embark on a journey that is beneficial to you.
Amanda Newell
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
My role is to be a calming centre and supportive partner, sitting with you through the
pain
and anxiety, and journeying with you to a life that feels more whole, present and fulfilling.
Do you feel out of touch with life and yourself? Do you feel a heaviness that you think will never lift? Do you feel that a ‘normal’, happy life is out of reach? It can feel like a life without anxiety, hopelessness and fear is impossible and that the experiences and relationships you yearn to fully enjoy and be present for are unattainable.
Waitlist for new clients
Soul Centred Counselling, EFT and Yoga
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi I'm Liz Collinge, and I love helping people free themselves from trauma, anxiety and depression. Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, weighed down with shame, and struggling to see how to lift yourself out? You are not alone, I am here to support you through what is causing you
pain
and develop the tools to come back to yourself and find potential that already lies within. Trauma, anxiety and depression effect the whole physiology of our bodies and can be deeply imbedded in our subconscious. The services I offer recognise the mind-body connection, work with conscious awareness and the subconscious for a holistic approach.
Alison Edwards Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Psychologist, MSc, FMBPsS
Verified
Verified
This may include CBT for depression, anxiety, panic, stress, low self esteem, anger, OCD, trauma, PTSD, workplace conflict, addictions and
chronic pain
.
Choosing a professional to help you with your struggles can be a stressful process. Many people have heard of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy but aren’t sure what it involves, and don’t know whether they need CBT, counselling or something else. That’s not a problem - I will provide an initial phone or video consultation to answer questions, listen to your concerns and discuss with you what you are looking for. My first session involves an assessment of your current difficulties from the perspective of a trained mental health professional, and working with you to establish whether CBT or counselling would be most beneficial for you.
Dr Louise Roper
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified
Verified
I can help by supporting clients to manage chronic
illness
and the changes that go with chronic
illness
(E.
I am a Principal Health Psychologist (part time) in the NHS who supports people with chronic
illness
, including Long Covid. I also support people with issues with their sleep, people with chronic fatigue & those with
pain
. I would like to help you get back to the life you want to live and support you to live well despite what is going on for you at this point in time.
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Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
2 Endorsed
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I am committed to supporting people in healing from relational trauma, developmental trauma, childhood trauma and interpersonal trauma of all kinds. Human beings are amazing, remarkable and resilient in our ability to cope with adversity. We often compartmentalise or dissociate what happens to us so we can carry on living. We also turn to all manner of addictions and behaviours that on the surface may seem disordered and destructive yet at the same time they make perfect sense. They protect us, help us to stay in control, help numb the
pain
, help us to survive, and help communicate our stories.
Oriana Johnson
Counsellor
I also have lived and professional experience with
chronic pain
and
illness
- including post-covid recovery.
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor. Person-centred means the therapeutic process is centred around you. I offer a private space, without fear of judgement or expectations - which are perfect conditions to work together to get what you want from counselling. My sessions are purposely laid back, where you and I are both free to be ourselves in this space. I offer a discount to counselling/psychotherapy students who need sessions for their studies.
Cássia Testa Gallas Bhattacharya
I help clients to deal with anxiety, conflict in the relationship, vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, rapid/delayed ejaculation,
pain
during sex, fear of sex, discomfort around sexual practices, sexual trauma, lack of pleasure during sex, communication issues, desire to change the dynamics of the relationship, change in circumstance, and more.
Hi! I believe everyone has the right for decent relationships (with friends, family and partners) as it has tremendous influence in their quality of life. Many things influence the way people behave in relationships - I am here to help you explore what might be getting in the way of you getting the relationships you want. I work with all sorts of issues in relationships and sexual difficulties, and will offer you a non-judgmental environment while facilitating the therapeutic process for self-discovery and actualisation.
Anne Therapy Services
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner I can help to release emotional blockages caused by past/present/on-going trauma that lie within your body's energy system that may have led to emotional and physical
pain
, allowing you to feel more at peace.
Hi, I have been a counsellor for 24 yrs and supervisor for 14 yrs, working with adults and young people. My focus is very much on the client's needs and working at your pace, in a caring and safe way, looking at a wide range of short term, on-going and/or long term issues around trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias etc. which can affect your everyday life. I am also an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, which is known as a tapping tool, that can help you to overcome and let go of negative beliefs, emotions and thought patterns, and reduce anxiety that allows you to feel more relaxed and able to cope with every day life.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr Charlotte Hazeldine-Baker - Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
At times life can feel overwhelming and emotions can feel like they are getting too much for us to manage. As a Clinical Psychologist I am trained to support people to gain an understanding of the psychological difficulties that they are experiencing. I will work alongside you in a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental manner to help you to explore your difficulties and to help you gain confidence in how to live your life with less distress. I also have extensive experience in supporting people who are living with a long-term health condition such as CFS/ME,
chronic pain
and cancer and have worked in a range of hospital settings.
Karen Rowlands
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling anxious, sad or struggling to cope? Perhaps you are going through life-changing events such as bereavement, divorce, long-term
illness
or feelings of being stuck and not knowing how to move forwards? Whatever is troubling you, I am here to listen and would like to help you find a positive way forward. I work with adults and adolescents, providing a safe and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable to talk about any aspect of yourself or your life that is troubling you. On-Line only (Zoom/Skype/Video WhatsApp) - evening and weekend appointments available.
Esther Morch
Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, anxiety, panic, depression or
pain
? Or maybe you're finding that low-self esteem or lack of confidence is holding you back in your work or personal life and things are starting to feel a little bit 'stuck'. I'd like to see if I can help.
Dr Joana Breda Vidal
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of NHS mental health experience who has worked with people experiencing a variety of difficulties, including: stress, anxiety, low mood, anger, relationship difficulties, trauma, bipolar affective disorder, bereavement, dementia,
chronic pain
and physical health problems. I work with individuals and couples.
Dr Trevor Landry
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Like so many, I have suffered a great deal of loss,
pain
and anxiety in my life. This has inspired me to learn how best to support others who may also be struggling and for the last 20 years I have dedicated my life to developing my clinical skills with; psychological assessment, formulation and therapy. I have worked with and learned from so many people over the years, accross many contexts including; homelessness, mental health, addiction and in recent years with health related difficulties such as
chronic pain
and brain injury.
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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.