Chronic Pain Counselling in Oxford
Are you pregnant and struggling with anxiety or low mood or anxious about the birth? Maybe you experienced a traumatic birth and would like a safe space to make sense of this? Or anxiety or low mood is making it hard for you to enjoy Parenthood?
I am a CBT Therapist trained to work with a talking therapy recommended by the NHS for anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with adults at all stages of life but as a Registered Midwife I specialise in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period ( up to 24 months after the birth). Please take a look at my website to read some testimonials from previous clients I have worked with.
Are you pregnant and struggling with anxiety or low mood or anxious about the birth? Maybe you experienced a traumatic birth and would like a safe space to make sense of this? Or anxiety or low mood is making it hard for you to enjoy Parenthood?
I am a CBT Therapist trained to work with a talking therapy recommended by the NHS for anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with adults at all stages of life but as a Registered Midwife I specialise in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period ( up to 24 months after the birth). Please take a look at my website to read some testimonials from previous clients I have worked with.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
Hi, I'm Anjulie! I appreciate you coming here and taking the time to look at my profile. It is so important to me that the individual I am sat with, feels safe and comfortable and therefore I will do my absolute best to help you feel at ease. In order for us to work well together, a strong foundation of trust is so important. To begin with, we will spend some time getting to know each other and then together, we can think about what may help you move forward. My aim is to offer a warm, compassion, safe space for you to feel that you can talk to me.
Hi, I'm Anjulie! I appreciate you coming here and taking the time to look at my profile. It is so important to me that the individual I am sat with, feels safe and comfortable and therefore I will do my absolute best to help you feel at ease. In order for us to work well together, a strong foundation of trust is so important. To begin with, we will spend some time getting to know each other and then together, we can think about what may help you move forward. My aim is to offer a warm, compassion, safe space for you to feel that you can talk to me.
I have been working with people for over fifteen years to adapt to the challenges life bring, whether it be ongoing mental health struggles, physical illness, or specific events creating stress and upset/trauma.
Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
I have been working with people for over fifteen years to adapt to the challenges life bring, whether it be ongoing mental health struggles, physical illness, or specific events creating stress and upset/trauma.
Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
I am an experienced and highly trained Integrative Body Psychotherapist, Couples Psychotherapist and Trauma Recovery Specialist, Supervisor, Consultant and Trainer having been in the field for over 29 years. I help you experientially with life and relationship challenges in a mind, body and spirit process. I include the neurobiology of relationship, attachment, internal parts systems, transgenerational trauma recovery, birth psychology and transpersonal realms.
We are in some challenging times and there is opportunity for both support with 'here and now issues' and deeper exploration of who you are becoming.
I am an experienced and highly trained Integrative Body Psychotherapist, Couples Psychotherapist and Trauma Recovery Specialist, Supervisor, Consultant and Trainer having been in the field for over 29 years. I help you experientially with life and relationship challenges in a mind, body and spirit process. I include the neurobiology of relationship, attachment, internal parts systems, transgenerational trauma recovery, birth psychology and transpersonal realms.
We are in some challenging times and there is opportunity for both support with 'here and now issues' and deeper exploration of who you are becoming.
Are you looking for a therapist with lived experience of autism/ADHD?
I work with neurodivergent people whether you are formally diagnosed or self identified. I work online and in person in Oxford and Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
My practice is neuroaffirming - grounded in respect, curiosity and the belief that neurodivergence is a valid and valuable way of being -not something to fix, but something to understand and learn how to live authentically with.
I can help you to explore you experiences, understand yourself more deeply and process the impact of unmet needs.
I am trauma-informed and I draw on a range of therapeutic tools.
Are you looking for a therapist with lived experience of autism/ADHD?
I work with neurodivergent people whether you are formally diagnosed or self identified. I work online and in person in Oxford and Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
My practice is neuroaffirming - grounded in respect, curiosity and the belief that neurodivergence is a valid and valuable way of being -not something to fix, but something to understand and learn how to live authentically with.
I can help you to explore you experiences, understand yourself more deeply and process the impact of unmet needs.
I am trauma-informed and I draw on a range of therapeutic tools.
You could be feeling anxiety about the future or pain from past events.
Hello, I'm Julia-Sophie (she/her/hers). I offer in-person and online, short and long term therapy to adults who are seeking clarity and change in their lives. Deciding to start therapy can be overwhelming, particularly during a difficult time. It’s normal to feel uncertain when choosing a therapist. My hope is that throughout our work together, you will find space to experience deeply meaningful conversations, laughter, discovery, and profound empowerment, offering life-changing benefits.
You could be feeling anxiety about the future or pain from past events.
Hello, I'm Julia-Sophie (she/her/hers). I offer in-person and online, short and long term therapy to adults who are seeking clarity and change in their lives. Deciding to start therapy can be overwhelming, particularly during a difficult time. It’s normal to feel uncertain when choosing a therapist. My hope is that throughout our work together, you will find space to experience deeply meaningful conversations, laughter, discovery, and profound empowerment, offering life-changing benefits.
In my Central Oxford practice I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Currently most of my work is with clients interested in changing their lives to align with their sense of who they are, rather than be guided by expectations and pleasing others. I also work with people who have experienced trauma, including with a PTSD diagnosis, helping them to process the trauma and reduce unwanted symptoms. I help couples to reset their relationships to a healthier state, to hear and understand each other and to make joint decisions about the future of their relationship and their family system.
In my Central Oxford practice I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Currently most of my work is with clients interested in changing their lives to align with their sense of who they are, rather than be guided by expectations and pleasing others. I also work with people who have experienced trauma, including with a PTSD diagnosis, helping them to process the trauma and reduce unwanted symptoms. I help couples to reset their relationships to a healthier state, to hear and understand each other and to make joint decisions about the future of their relationship and their family system.
Areas clients and I have successfully worked in: stress, anxiety and depression, relationships, menopause and peri-menopause, coping with injury and chronic pain, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), international re-settlement, problems with confidence, over-thinking, preparing for interviews and auditions, creative blocks, interpersonal difficulties at work, major life and career changes.
I incorporate a range of therapeutic approaches from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to Jungian Psychoanalysis in short and long term therapy. Originally trained as a psychologist and I am licensed to provide a personality profile Myers Briggs Personality Indicator (M.B.T.I.). I have also been an international performer and teacher for over 25 years.
Areas clients and I have successfully worked in: stress, anxiety and depression, relationships, menopause and peri-menopause, coping with injury and chronic pain, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), international re-settlement, problems with confidence, over-thinking, preparing for interviews and auditions, creative blocks, interpersonal difficulties at work, major life and career changes.
I incorporate a range of therapeutic approaches from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to Jungian Psychoanalysis in short and long term therapy. Originally trained as a psychologist and I am licensed to provide a personality profile Myers Briggs Personality Indicator (M.B.T.I.). I have also been an international performer and teacher for over 25 years.
I am a registered Integrative therapist and hypnotherapist based in East Oxford.
I help adults overcome anxiety, panic attacks, stress, self-doubt, phobias, relationship issues, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and emotional overwhelm. My evidence-based approach combines hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), mindfulness, and body-based awareness to help you understand and transform the deeper emotional patterns driving unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
I am a registered Integrative therapist and hypnotherapist based in East Oxford.
I help adults overcome anxiety, panic attacks, stress, self-doubt, phobias, relationship issues, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and emotional overwhelm. My evidence-based approach combines hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), mindfulness, and body-based awareness to help you understand and transform the deeper emotional patterns driving unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
I am a BPS Chartered and HCPC-registered Counselling and Clinical Psychologist, and an Integrative Psychotherapist. I offer a therapeutic space for individuals wishing to engage in reflective, in-depth work—particularly those drawn to exploring their inner life through symbolic, relational, and cultural lenses.
My approach is integrative, drawing on relational psychoanalysis, depth psychology, and cultural-psychological theory. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, identity dilemmas, and relational challenges—as well as those seeking to make deeper sense of their emotional experience, life direction or patterns of relating.
I am a BPS Chartered and HCPC-registered Counselling and Clinical Psychologist, and an Integrative Psychotherapist. I offer a therapeutic space for individuals wishing to engage in reflective, in-depth work—particularly those drawn to exploring their inner life through symbolic, relational, and cultural lenses.
My approach is integrative, drawing on relational psychoanalysis, depth psychology, and cultural-psychological theory. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, identity dilemmas, and relational challenges—as well as those seeking to make deeper sense of their emotional experience, life direction or patterns of relating.
I help high-achieving adults overcome difficulties rooted in growing up between cultures.
You may have realised your parents’ and grandparents’ wildest dreams, but feel there’s something missing.
Outwardly, you show few signs that things are wrong; internally, there is an increasing disconnect between your public self and your inner life.
My work has taught me that feelings of alienation, emptiness, and uncertainty are central to the experience of those who grew up between cultures. Ironically, accomplishments make it easier for internal struggles to go unnoticed, by others and ourselves.
I help high-achieving adults overcome difficulties rooted in growing up between cultures.
You may have realised your parents’ and grandparents’ wildest dreams, but feel there’s something missing.
Outwardly, you show few signs that things are wrong; internally, there is an increasing disconnect between your public self and your inner life.
My work has taught me that feelings of alienation, emptiness, and uncertainty are central to the experience of those who grew up between cultures. Ironically, accomplishments make it easier for internal struggles to go unnoticed, by others and ourselves.
I am dedicated to making therapy feel more accessible and less scary. I know it can be difficult to make that first step and to move forward and learn to trust a therapist. I try to work in a way that is sensitive to individual need and preference, as well as being open to constructive criticism from clients so that I can better serve them. I want therapy with me to be a positive experience for you.
I am dedicated to making therapy feel more accessible and less scary. I know it can be difficult to make that first step and to move forward and learn to trust a therapist. I try to work in a way that is sensitive to individual need and preference, as well as being open to constructive criticism from clients so that I can better serve them. I want therapy with me to be a positive experience for you.
John-Henry graduated with distinction from Oxford University with an MSt in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is currently completing doctoral research at Oxford University on the psychoanalysis of dreams. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, John-Henry played professional rugby in several successful teams, winning the Guinness Premiership, European Cup and Varsity matches as Captain at Oxford University. He works privately in Oxford and in a clinic on Harley Street in London. He also offers online sessions, which can be combined with face to face meetings at your convenience.
John-Henry graduated with distinction from Oxford University with an MSt in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is currently completing doctoral research at Oxford University on the psychoanalysis of dreams. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, John-Henry played professional rugby in several successful teams, winning the Guinness Premiership, European Cup and Varsity matches as Captain at Oxford University. He works privately in Oxford and in a clinic on Harley Street in London. He also offers online sessions, which can be combined with face to face meetings at your convenience.
Jessica May Taylor
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Oxford OX4
Waitlist for new clients
I am an Art Psychotherapist and Systemic Family Practitioner with over 10 years' experience working with individuals, couples and families across the age range. I draw on frameworks ranging from systemic to existential and psychodynamic and also practice EMDR therapy. I work with warmth and curiosity to help people in distress navigate a path of finding meaning, richness, aliveness and connection within and from difficult and challenging experiences. I am also trained in EFT (emotionally focussed couples therapy) and currently have a waiting list for couples looking for therapy.
I am an Art Psychotherapist and Systemic Family Practitioner with over 10 years' experience working with individuals, couples and families across the age range. I draw on frameworks ranging from systemic to existential and psychodynamic and also practice EMDR therapy. I work with warmth and curiosity to help people in distress navigate a path of finding meaning, richness, aliveness and connection within and from difficult and challenging experiences. I am also trained in EFT (emotionally focussed couples therapy) and currently have a waiting list for couples looking for therapy.
I am a UKCP accredited psychodynamic therapist, offering weekly or twice weekly psychotherapy for adults. My clinical training was a four year in-depth and rigorous personal, theoretical and clinical training at Oxford University. I am a full clinical member of the UKCP, and follow their code of ethics. I have experience of working with adults who have had experience of abuse, trauma, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, divorce, anxiety, low mood and depression. But more importantly I am ready to hold you in mind as an individual with a unique story to tell.
I am a UKCP accredited psychodynamic therapist, offering weekly or twice weekly psychotherapy for adults. My clinical training was a four year in-depth and rigorous personal, theoretical and clinical training at Oxford University. I am a full clinical member of the UKCP, and follow their code of ethics. I have experience of working with adults who have had experience of abuse, trauma, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, divorce, anxiety, low mood and depression. But more importantly I am ready to hold you in mind as an individual with a unique story to tell.
I provide a safe therapeutic space in which the problems and mysteries of being human can be explored respectfully and creatively. My aim is to bring insight and understanding to the challenges in your life, facilitating growth and change. My approach is collaborative but you would remain in control, determining the pace of therapy, the material you bring, when and how we address deeply painful or traumatic issues, the duration of your therapy and eventually how we end it.
I provide a safe therapeutic space in which the problems and mysteries of being human can be explored respectfully and creatively. My aim is to bring insight and understanding to the challenges in your life, facilitating growth and change. My approach is collaborative but you would remain in control, determining the pace of therapy, the material you bring, when and how we address deeply painful or traumatic issues, the duration of your therapy and eventually how we end it.
There can be many reasons why you are seeking out therapy. You may feel like you’re stuck in repetitive cycles of unwanted thoughts and feelings or your getting trapped in the same arguments with your partner. You may be struggling to cope with daily life and this has led to feelings of anxiety, low mood or low self-confidence. I aim to support you to unlock your potential through becoming more self-aware and to support you towards personal growth and change.
There can be many reasons why you are seeking out therapy. You may feel like you’re stuck in repetitive cycles of unwanted thoughts and feelings or your getting trapped in the same arguments with your partner. You may be struggling to cope with daily life and this has led to feelings of anxiety, low mood or low self-confidence. I aim to support you to unlock your potential through becoming more self-aware and to support you towards personal growth and change.
My particular areas of clinical interest include:
– Trauma and complex trauma
– Anxiety and depression
– Binge Eating Disorder
– Birth trauma
– Diabetes-related distress and burnout
– Persistent and chronic pain
I am a psychologist with over 12 years of experience providing psychological assessment and therapy across a range of settings, including education, the judicial system, substance use services, adoption, and the NHS. I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to support each client’s unique journey toward change and recovery.
I developed an integrative and trauma-informed approach to therapeutic practice. I work using a combination of evidence-based models, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Person-Centred approaches.
My particular areas of clinical interest include:
– Trauma and complex trauma
– Anxiety and depression
– Binge Eating Disorder
– Birth trauma
– Diabetes-related distress and burnout
– Persistent and chronic pain
I am a psychologist with over 12 years of experience providing psychological assessment and therapy across a range of settings, including education, the judicial system, substance use services, adoption, and the NHS. I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to support each client’s unique journey toward change and recovery.
I developed an integrative and trauma-informed approach to therapeutic practice. I work using a combination of evidence-based models, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Person-Centred approaches.
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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.