Chronic Pain Counselling in Sowerby Bridge

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Jo Rutter Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Empowering adults & young people to recover from trauma & move on to lead emotionally fulfilled & rewarding lives! I work with most presenting issues, but specialise in supporting women feeling stuck in unhealthy relationships or empowering them to move on after divorce or separation. Including recovery from trauma, coercive control or abuse of any kind. I can help you to rebuild your confidence, overcome anxiety/panic attacks, or depression. I can also help with work related stress or bullying. Personal experience of bereavement gives me true insight & empathy which enhances my academic knowledge of grief & loss theory .
Empowering adults & young people to recover from trauma & move on to lead emotionally fulfilled & rewarding lives! I work with most presenting issues, but specialise in supporting women feeling stuck in unhealthy relationships or empowering them to move on after divorce or separation. Including recovery from trauma, coercive control or abuse of any kind. I can help you to rebuild your confidence, overcome anxiety/panic attacks, or depression. I can also help with work related stress or bullying. Personal experience of bereavement gives me true insight & empathy which enhances my academic knowledge of grief & loss theory .
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Kat Beatty
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
I specialise in helping people dealing with anxiety, stress or who are recovering from difficult life experiences to heal and move forwards in life. If you feel like therapy which offers more than simply talking would serve you, then I am glad you are here reading this. In addition to offering a safe and non-judgemental space for you to speak freely, I also offer tools which you can use to reflect and heal. Whether you would like to work through a specific trauma, fear, phobia, feeling or experience, or you would like to work slowly through many issues, I am here to help.
I specialise in helping people dealing with anxiety, stress or who are recovering from difficult life experiences to heal and move forwards in life. If you feel like therapy which offers more than simply talking would serve you, then I am glad you are here reading this. In addition to offering a safe and non-judgemental space for you to speak freely, I also offer tools which you can use to reflect and heal. Whether you would like to work through a specific trauma, fear, phobia, feeling or experience, or you would like to work slowly through many issues, I am here to help.
01422 557330 View 01422 557330
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Rosie Dempsey
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello. I am Rosie and I am an accredited counsellor and hold a post graduate diploma in counselling supervision. I have a wide variety of experience. If you are looking for a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a non judgmental environment, then maybe I can help you. I aim to build a genuine, caring relationship as the basis for you to explore your problems and begin to work on whatever is troubling you, identifying your strengths and developing your coping strategies, thus allowing your renewed confidence to emerge.
Hello. I am Rosie and I am an accredited counsellor and hold a post graduate diploma in counselling supervision. I have a wide variety of experience. If you are looking for a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a non judgmental environment, then maybe I can help you. I aim to build a genuine, caring relationship as the basis for you to explore your problems and begin to work on whatever is troubling you, identifying your strengths and developing your coping strategies, thus allowing your renewed confidence to emerge.
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Karen Moore
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Years of relational pain and trauma can accumulate in our bodies and minds leaving us with permanent feelings of anxiety, tension, depression and chronic pain or lead us to conclude that there’s no hope for finding what we need to thrive.
These symptoms tell a story about how hard you have had to work to keep safe in the world. In the therapeutic relationship, I can support you to listen deeply to parts of yourself that hold these old stories and in our bearing witness with care and compassion, create space for new ones to emerge.
Years of relational pain and trauma can accumulate in our bodies and minds leaving us with permanent feelings of anxiety, tension, depression and chronic pain or lead us to conclude that there’s no hope for finding what we need to thrive.
These symptoms tell a story about how hard you have had to work to keep safe in the world. In the therapeutic relationship, I can support you to listen deeply to parts of yourself that hold these old stories and in our bearing witness with care and compassion, create space for new ones to emerge.
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More Therapists Nearby

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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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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.
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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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Eve Sharpe
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I specialize in trauma recovery, parent/carer trauma, chronic pain and nervous system regulation.
You're ready to understand why you feel the way you do, why patterns repeat, why you struggle with confidence, boundaries, or burnout. You want to lead more fully in your life, your work, your parenting, but something keeps getting in the way. If you're tired of surviving and ready to feel more grounded, seen, and empowered, I’m here. Together, we’ll explore your past gently, make sense of what’s happening in your body, and support real change from the inside out.
I specialize in trauma recovery, parent/carer trauma, chronic pain and nervous system regulation.
You're ready to understand why you feel the way you do, why patterns repeat, why you struggle with confidence, boundaries, or burnout. You want to lead more fully in your life, your work, your parenting, but something keeps getting in the way. If you're tired of surviving and ready to feel more grounded, seen, and empowered, I’m here. Together, we’ll explore your past gently, make sense of what’s happening in your body, and support real change from the inside out.
01244 562121 View 01244 562121
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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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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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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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Tatiana Hannam
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Rochdale OL11
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Counselling to individuals and couples presenting with a range of mental health issues, some of which are listed below.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Counselling to individuals and couples presenting with a range of mental health issues, some of which are listed below.
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Allan Clayton
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS9
If you are on this page, it probably means you are a feeling a little stuck and could do with someone to trust, not judge you and listen to you. I can do that. What makes me different, I’ve been there. I’m not going to write paragraphs about me because this is about you. If you’d like to know more about me, please visit my site ww.allanclayton.co.uk “When I stand at the foot of a mountain, I can very rarely see the summit. I put one foot in front of the other and take a step at a time. Before I know it, I’ve conquered that mountain.”
If you are on this page, it probably means you are a feeling a little stuck and could do with someone to trust, not judge you and listen to you. I can do that. What makes me different, I’ve been there. I’m not going to write paragraphs about me because this is about you. If you’d like to know more about me, please visit my site ww.allanclayton.co.uk “When I stand at the foot of a mountain, I can very rarely see the summit. I put one foot in front of the other and take a step at a time. Before I know it, I’ve conquered that mountain.”
0113 519 0323 View 0113 519 0323
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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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Rachel Winwood
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi, I’m Rachel. Thank you for visiting my profile. I understand that seeking support can feel daunting, but I offer a warm, empathic and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, supported and safe. Together, we can explore the challenges that may be holding you back and find the right therapeutic approach for you. I have experience of fundraising and have appeared in Lancashire life after raising money for the Samaritans. I am also proud to have co-wrote an article on the Nigella Lawson story about controlling behaviour in the telegraph newspaper.
Hi, I’m Rachel. Thank you for visiting my profile. I understand that seeking support can feel daunting, but I offer a warm, empathic and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, supported and safe. Together, we can explore the challenges that may be holding you back and find the right therapeutic approach for you. I have experience of fundraising and have appeared in Lancashire life after raising money for the Samaritans. I am also proud to have co-wrote an article on the Nigella Lawson story about controlling behaviour in the telegraph newspaper.
01942 946172 View 01942 946172
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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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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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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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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
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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
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.