Chronic Pain Counselling in Redditch

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Liz Hancock
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Stress can contribute to other issues of chronic pain or illness like Diabetes, ME/CFS or Fibromyalgia..
Most people believe that they have to live with chronic pain and illness forever. This is not the case. Great improvements and often total elimination can be accomplished. I am also specifically trained in exhaustive conditions (M.E, CFS, Fibromyalgia etc). and also Diabetes. Some insider knowledge was also gained from my own total recovery from pain!
Stress can contribute to other issues of chronic pain or illness like Diabetes, ME/CFS or Fibromyalgia..
Most people believe that they have to live with chronic pain and illness forever. This is not the case. Great improvements and often total elimination can be accomplished. I am also specifically trained in exhaustive conditions (M.E, CFS, Fibromyalgia etc). and also Diabetes. Some insider knowledge was also gained from my own total recovery from pain!
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Redditch Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
There can be many times in life where it feels difficult to cope. Talking to a counsellor can help you find clarity when it seems hopeless and difficult to make sense of what is happening to you. At Redditch Therapy centre we aim to provide excellent quality easily accessible counselling from qualified and professionally registered counsellors. There are a range of therapists that provide Counselling and other Therapies within the service. Please feel free to ask us about details. Evening and weekend appointments are dependent on availability.
There can be many times in life where it feels difficult to cope. Talking to a counsellor can help you find clarity when it seems hopeless and difficult to make sense of what is happening to you. At Redditch Therapy centre we aim to provide excellent quality easily accessible counselling from qualified and professionally registered counsellors. There are a range of therapists that provide Counselling and other Therapies within the service. Please feel free to ask us about details. Evening and weekend appointments are dependent on availability.
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Kay Winters
Counsellor, MBACP
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
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By Your Side Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Hey, my name is Charlotte, thanks for looking at my profile - and well done for getting this far in your journey. I can offer you a safe space to explore any thoughts and feelings you may have or have had - past or present.  I work with clients on a 1-2-1 basis with clients and in addition to this, I also offer relationship counselling.  The relationship doesn't have to be just 2 people who share a romantic relationship. I also work with family relationships, such as Mother and daughter, or step-parents and step-children (aged 16+).  Whatever dynamic the relationship has, I am happy to w
Hey, my name is Charlotte, thanks for looking at my profile - and well done for getting this far in your journey. I can offer you a safe space to explore any thoughts and feelings you may have or have had - past or present.  I work with clients on a 1-2-1 basis with clients and in addition to this, I also offer relationship counselling.  The relationship doesn't have to be just 2 people who share a romantic relationship. I also work with family relationships, such as Mother and daughter, or step-parents and step-children (aged 16+).  Whatever dynamic the relationship has, I am happy to w
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Sasha Hvidsten
Psychiatrist
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist and see patients for concerns such as ADHD, autism and Tourettes / tic disorders. I work with a team of nurses and therapists to deliver a holistic approach to suit your needs. We have a clinic within a period property in the worcestershire countryside that is quiet and relaxing. We offer assessment and treatment, for autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression, Tics and Tourette's, The correct diagnosis is really important in order to get the right help. Our support doesn't end with diagnosis - we are here until you don't need us anymore.
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist and see patients for concerns such as ADHD, autism and Tourettes / tic disorders. I work with a team of nurses and therapists to deliver a holistic approach to suit your needs. We have a clinic within a period property in the worcestershire countryside that is quiet and relaxing. We offer assessment and treatment, for autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression, Tics and Tourette's, The correct diagnosis is really important in order to get the right help. Our support doesn't end with diagnosis - we are here until you don't need us anymore.
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Emma Tait
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering a private and confidential counselling service for Redditch and surrounding areas. I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS. I am a registered member of the BACP and work with individuals, couples and parents for both short term and long term counselling. If you're feeling overwhelmed or are living with low mood/depression, anxiety, or having problems in relationships or just experiencing difficulties generally and would like to explore how counselling may help, please get in touch. This is completely without obligation.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering a private and confidential counselling service for Redditch and surrounding areas. I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS. I am a registered member of the BACP and work with individuals, couples and parents for both short term and long term counselling. If you're feeling overwhelmed or are living with low mood/depression, anxiety, or having problems in relationships or just experiencing difficulties generally and would like to explore how counselling may help, please get in touch. This is completely without obligation.
01527 361411 View 01527 361411
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Puradesa Therapy - Leanne Scriven
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Caring for someone can be meaningful, but it can also carry a quiet weight that others may not always see. Perhaps you’ve become the one everyone relies on, holding things together while feeling stretched, tired or alone with it. At Puradesa Therapy I offer a calm space for carers to pause and talk things through. Together we explore family dynamics, pressure, guilt and the emotional strain that caring can bring. My approach is tailored to you, helping you find steadier ways to cope while protecting your own wellbeing alongside your caring role. If this feels familiar, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
Caring for someone can be meaningful, but it can also carry a quiet weight that others may not always see. Perhaps you’ve become the one everyone relies on, holding things together while feeling stretched, tired or alone with it. At Puradesa Therapy I offer a calm space for carers to pause and talk things through. Together we explore family dynamics, pressure, guilt and the emotional strain that caring can bring. My approach is tailored to you, helping you find steadier ways to cope while protecting your own wellbeing alongside your caring role. If this feels familiar, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
01564 334676 View 01564 334676
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Philippa Capel
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
“Growth and change can be both exciting and scary. Whether it's personal or external changes, I pride myself in being able to walk along side you to foster the new knowledge, skills and courage needed to develop." I am a qualified, chartered, HCPC registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in the NHS, offering therapy to support people to recover from life events that have left them struggling with their mental health. This has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge that I can draw on to support you to grow and recover, as well as considering the role of your family, the past, work and the environment.
“Growth and change can be both exciting and scary. Whether it's personal or external changes, I pride myself in being able to walk along side you to foster the new knowledge, skills and courage needed to develop." I am a qualified, chartered, HCPC registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in the NHS, offering therapy to support people to recover from life events that have left them struggling with their mental health. This has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge that I can draw on to support you to grow and recover, as well as considering the role of your family, the past, work and the environment.
01386 571437 View 01386 571437
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Louise Brookes
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Thank you for being here. I have a special interest in working with people in transition. From school to college; college to university; university to working world; change in circumstances. Talking about your difficulties may feel overwhelming. However, I provide a safe space for you to be listened to and to help you to see things differently. I believe you’re the expert in you and will support you to explore things at a pace to suit you. I’m a registered member of BACP. 50 minute sessions as standard but 30-minutes available on request. LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent Ally
Thank you for being here. I have a special interest in working with people in transition. From school to college; college to university; university to working world; change in circumstances. Talking about your difficulties may feel overwhelming. However, I provide a safe space for you to be listened to and to help you to see things differently. I believe you’re the expert in you and will support you to explore things at a pace to suit you. I’m a registered member of BACP. 50 minute sessions as standard but 30-minutes available on request. LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent Ally
01785 335653 View 01785 335653
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Hayley Gould
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of worry, low mood, overthinking or self doubt. Perhaps your mental health is affecting your sleep, your confidence or your relationships and you're tired of just coping and want real change. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can make sense of whats happening and work together towards practical, lasting improvements. As a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, I tailor each session to your goals so therapy feels focused, collaborative and meaningful.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of worry, low mood, overthinking or self doubt. Perhaps your mental health is affecting your sleep, your confidence or your relationships and you're tired of just coping and want real change. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can make sense of whats happening and work together towards practical, lasting improvements. As a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, I tailor each session to your goals so therapy feels focused, collaborative and meaningful.
01527 918596 View 01527 918596
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Elizabeth Gibson Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello I'm Liz, if you are seeking respectful and compassionate counselling from an experienced person in a calm and pleasant setting, then I'm pleased you've found me. At the heart of my practice is a belief in the importance of the therapist - client relationship. Therefore, I provide an emotionally safe space for us to explore the difficulties you are experiencing. Through our mutual commitment and collaboration, we will help you to make sense of what you are feeling, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and find new ways of coping with and responding to your current challenges.
Hello I'm Liz, if you are seeking respectful and compassionate counselling from an experienced person in a calm and pleasant setting, then I'm pleased you've found me. At the heart of my practice is a belief in the importance of the therapist - client relationship. Therefore, I provide an emotionally safe space for us to explore the difficulties you are experiencing. Through our mutual commitment and collaboration, we will help you to make sense of what you are feeling, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and find new ways of coping with and responding to your current challenges.
0121 387 0064 View 0121 387 0064
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Angie Walker
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
My passion is to confidentially and non-judgementally help you clarify those aspects that cause distress, suffering, confusion or anger that lead you to feel stuck, and desperate. A professional listening ear and exploring our options and choices helps come to terms with issues, enabling handling life’s challenges with confidence. Using various approaches, including CBT, I help you with issues such as undue stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, couples therapy, negative thoughts and much more.. We work out what is troubling you, helping you to make sense of things, as we develop your own personal plan of therapy.
My passion is to confidentially and non-judgementally help you clarify those aspects that cause distress, suffering, confusion or anger that lead you to feel stuck, and desperate. A professional listening ear and exploring our options and choices helps come to terms with issues, enabling handling life’s challenges with confidence. Using various approaches, including CBT, I help you with issues such as undue stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, couples therapy, negative thoughts and much more.. We work out what is troubling you, helping you to make sense of things, as we develop your own personal plan of therapy.
01789 331167 View 01789 331167
Photo of Liz Saunders, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Liz Saunders
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hi and welcome to my profile! I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with the BABCP. We can all experience difficult times in our lives that we may require help and support with.  When we experience distress we can often have negative feelings and thoughts which can influence how we react to a certain situation. We can often find ourselves stuck in a vicious cycle of negative thoughts and behaviours that can be hard to break.  CBT works on a 'here and now' basis, exploring your current difficulties and give you effective coping strategies to be able to make changes in your life and move forwards.
Hi and welcome to my profile! I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with the BABCP. We can all experience difficult times in our lives that we may require help and support with.  When we experience distress we can often have negative feelings and thoughts which can influence how we react to a certain situation. We can often find ourselves stuck in a vicious cycle of negative thoughts and behaviours that can be hard to break.  CBT works on a 'here and now' basis, exploring your current difficulties and give you effective coping strategies to be able to make changes in your life and move forwards.
07588 663628 View 07588 663628

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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.
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Photo of Diane Ferguson - Capella Counselling Services, Counsellor, BACP
I can support you to manage anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, family worries, loss, self-harm and more.
As well as being a qualified person-centred therapist, I am a trained paediatric nurse. I have worked with children, young people and their families for over thirty years, which means I am able to draw on a range of skills and resources that can be tailored to suit your individual needs.
I can support you to manage anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, family worries, loss, self-harm and more.
As well as being a qualified person-centred therapist, I am a trained paediatric nurse. I have worked with children, young people and their families for over thirty years, which means I am able to draw on a range of skills and resources that can be tailored to suit your individual needs.
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Photo of Claire Louise Thomas, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Claire Louise Thomas
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I’m a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore whatever’s bringing you to therapy or supervision. I work relationally, tailoring each session to your needs and goals. In therapy, I support you in understanding yourself with compassion. In supervision, we reflect together to deepen your practice and confidence. Regular reviews help ensure our work stays focused, supportive, and growthful. I offer a free initial session to explore whether working together feels right for you.
I’m a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore whatever’s bringing you to therapy or supervision. I work relationally, tailoring each session to your needs and goals. In therapy, I support you in understanding yourself with compassion. In supervision, we reflect together to deepen your practice and confidence. Regular reviews help ensure our work stays focused, supportive, and growthful. I offer a free initial session to explore whether working together feels right for you.
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Sarah Silvester
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I can help you with a wide range of issues such as: bereavement, anxiety, depression, panic, pain & chronic health conditions, stress, family & relationship issues, addictions, phobias and many more.
I believe that therapy can raise awareness of emotions and feelings by focusing on your experience in the present moment. As a therapist I can help you to become aware of what you are doing and how you are doing it. In becoming more aware of yourself and your environment, you may move towards growth, change and a greater acceptance of yourself.
I can help you with a wide range of issues such as: bereavement, anxiety, depression, panic, pain & chronic health conditions, stress, family & relationship issues, addictions, phobias and many more.
I believe that therapy can raise awareness of emotions and feelings by focusing on your experience in the present moment. As a therapist I can help you to become aware of what you are doing and how you are doing it. In becoming more aware of yourself and your environment, you may move towards growth, change and a greater acceptance of yourself.
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Dr Ashlyn Firkins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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For those processing difficult experiences, I also offer specialist EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD. My approach is warm, collaborative, evidenced-based and practical. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, exploring strategies to help you reduce distress, feel more grounded, and reconnect with hope and meaning.
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For those processing difficult experiences, I also offer specialist EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD. My approach is warm, collaborative, evidenced-based and practical. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, exploring strategies to help you reduce distress, feel more grounded, and reconnect with hope and meaning.
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Rajnish Kaur Virk
Verified Verified
Are you struggling with anxiety, health concerns depression , or stress in these challenging times? If you're looking for a way to better manage your mental health and overall wellbeing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) might be the solution you need. I'm Rajnish Virk, an experienced CBT therapist with over 15 years of experience in the NHS, and I'm here to help you navigate through these difficult emotions. “Not quite ready for one-on-one therapy, or looking for a more cost-effective option? Discover my exclusive 4-week anxiety management program.
Are you struggling with anxiety, health concerns depression , or stress in these challenging times? If you're looking for a way to better manage your mental health and overall wellbeing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) might be the solution you need. I'm Rajnish Virk, an experienced CBT therapist with over 15 years of experience in the NHS, and I'm here to help you navigate through these difficult emotions. “Not quite ready for one-on-one therapy, or looking for a more cost-effective option? Discover my exclusive 4-week anxiety management program.
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Vickie Barbier
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peace of mind and contentment are possible, no matter what circumstances life has thrown at you. It is not always about changing what is happening - that can often be beyond our control. But it is possible to change our relationship with the events and people in our lives.
Peace of mind and contentment are possible, no matter what circumstances life has thrown at you. It is not always about changing what is happening - that can often be beyond our control. But it is possible to change our relationship with the events and people in our lives.
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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.