Chronic Pain Counselling in Tring

Dr Hannah Osborne
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Tring HP23
If you are living with a health condition, pain or persistent symptoms that just don't seem to go away and are finding life hard, I am here to help.
I have worked within a variety of settings in the NHS since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009. As a result I have a lot of experience in successfully treating many difficulties with psychological therapies. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) (EMDR practitioner), CFT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
If you are living with a health condition, pain or persistent symptoms that just don't seem to go away and are finding life hard, I am here to help.
I have worked within a variety of settings in the NHS since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009. As a result I have a lot of experience in successfully treating many difficulties with psychological therapies. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) (EMDR practitioner), CFT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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Kathryn Coulston
Counsellor, MBACP
Tring HP23
I can also support you if you have problems in relationships, loss of any kind, or coping with illness or pain.
I work with individuals aged 16+ and offer weekly sessions in person either short-term or open-ended. As an Integrative therapist, I draw upon various methods best suited to you. When words are difficult, we can work creatively together e.g. building your timeline can help identify your unique qualities and reveal connections between past and current events
I can also support you if you have problems in relationships, loss of any kind, or coping with illness or pain.
I work with individuals aged 16+ and offer weekly sessions in person either short-term or open-ended. As an Integrative therapist, I draw upon various methods best suited to you. When words are difficult, we can work creatively together e.g. building your timeline can help identify your unique qualities and reveal connections between past and current events
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Nicola Mayer-Wood
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Tring HP23
Hello, I'm a UKCP and BACP registered child and adolescent psychotherapist. I work with children, young people and young adults aged 5–25, offering creative, relational, and trauma-informed therapy. My work supports young people in making sense of their feelings, behaviours and relationships — helping them grow in confidence, self-awareness and connection. I offer a non-judgmental space for young people to explore difficult feelings, develop resilience, and build a stronger sense of self. My aim is to meet each child or young person with sensitivity, creativity and care — helping them feel seen and supported.
Hello, I'm a UKCP and BACP registered child and adolescent psychotherapist. I work with children, young people and young adults aged 5–25, offering creative, relational, and trauma-informed therapy. My work supports young people in making sense of their feelings, behaviours and relationships — helping them grow in confidence, self-awareness and connection. I offer a non-judgmental space for young people to explore difficult feelings, develop resilience, and build a stronger sense of self. My aim is to meet each child or young person with sensitivity, creativity and care — helping them feel seen and supported.
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Louisa Greenhill
Counsellor, MBACP
Tring HP23
I offer a supportive and non-judgemental space to explore a range of emotional and psychological concerns, including anxiety, stress, grief, unexplained sadness and feelings of hopelessness. I also work with life transitions, attachment difficulties, loneliness, low self-esteem, and identity exploration. You may be at a point where you are re-evaluating your life and goals - perhaps feeling stuck or directionless, or navigating a significant period of change. Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to help you make sense of your experiences and support you in moving toward a more a more fulfilling and meaningful way of living.
I offer a supportive and non-judgemental space to explore a range of emotional and psychological concerns, including anxiety, stress, grief, unexplained sadness and feelings of hopelessness. I also work with life transitions, attachment difficulties, loneliness, low self-esteem, and identity exploration. You may be at a point where you are re-evaluating your life and goals - perhaps feeling stuck or directionless, or navigating a significant period of change. Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to help you make sense of your experiences and support you in moving toward a more a more fulfilling and meaningful way of living.
01582 377943 View 01582 377943
Katie Ashton
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
When life feels heavy and uncertain, finding a place where you feel grounded, understood and accepted can be that all important first step in helping you live life better. I'm Katie and I can provide that therapeutic place where you can feel calm in the chaos. You are welcome with whatever you may bring, even the parts of yourself that you might not feel comfortable showing to other people. We can explore what is troubling you at your own pace, in confidence and without judgement.
When life feels heavy and uncertain, finding a place where you feel grounded, understood and accepted can be that all important first step in helping you live life better. I'm Katie and I can provide that therapeutic place where you can feel calm in the chaos. You are welcome with whatever you may bring, even the parts of yourself that you might not feel comfortable showing to other people. We can explore what is troubling you at your own pace, in confidence and without judgement.
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Kay Juviler Counselling
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Therapy is time set aside by you and the therapist to look at what has brought you to therapy. This might include talking about life events (past and present), feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour. Resilience isn’t about never falling over. It’s about knowing what do to when we do fall over and how we get back up again. I won’t judge you or criticise you.  I work with the uniqueness of each individual client and endeavour to offer a relationship in which you feel heard, accepted, safe and valued.  And collaboratively we will work to make positive changes in your life.
Therapy is time set aside by you and the therapist to look at what has brought you to therapy. This might include talking about life events (past and present), feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour. Resilience isn’t about never falling over. It’s about knowing what do to when we do fall over and how we get back up again. I won’t judge you or criticise you.  I work with the uniqueness of each individual client and endeavour to offer a relationship in which you feel heard, accepted, safe and valued.  And collaboratively we will work to make positive changes in your life.
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Carole Scarlett
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
At times we need a place, independent of family & friends, to explore any fears/anxieties we have. Do you have a safe space to explore how your feeling? How can I help? I offer a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space for you to do so talking through any issues you may have. My expertise is extensive, working with issues such as e.g. Abuse, Anxiety/Worrying, Bereavement, Depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-esteem/Confidence, Low Moods, Neuro-diversity & Self-harm. This makes me unique and experienced to work successfully with clients to overcome these setbacks and to build upon your inner resources to move forward.
At times we need a place, independent of family & friends, to explore any fears/anxieties we have. Do you have a safe space to explore how your feeling? How can I help? I offer a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space for you to do so talking through any issues you may have. My expertise is extensive, working with issues such as e.g. Abuse, Anxiety/Worrying, Bereavement, Depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-esteem/Confidence, Low Moods, Neuro-diversity & Self-harm. This makes me unique and experienced to work successfully with clients to overcome these setbacks and to build upon your inner resources to move forward.
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Chiltern Talking Therapies / Chiltern ADHD Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Jennie! I'm a CBT/EMDR Therapist and owner of Chiltern TT/ADHD Clinic. My Associates and I offer face to face or virtual CBT, EMDR, Counselling, Schema, Coaching and Art Therapy sessions and ADHD Assessments. We can support adults and young people with a wide range of difficulties. We are non-judgemental and have a wealth of experience between us, from working with addictions, offenders, children, clients with brain injuries and couples. I pride our team on being non-judgemental and accepting of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We all hold DBS checks and indemnity insurance, which you can view at any time.
Hi, I'm Jennie! I'm a CBT/EMDR Therapist and owner of Chiltern TT/ADHD Clinic. My Associates and I offer face to face or virtual CBT, EMDR, Counselling, Schema, Coaching and Art Therapy sessions and ADHD Assessments. We can support adults and young people with a wide range of difficulties. We are non-judgemental and have a wealth of experience between us, from working with addictions, offenders, children, clients with brain injuries and couples. I pride our team on being non-judgemental and accepting of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We all hold DBS checks and indemnity insurance, which you can view at any time.
01442 971728 View 01442 971728
Jacqui Webb
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Have you experienced distress and upset or loss ? Unresolved issues that trouble you ? Do you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, PTS or depression ? Do you want to feel differently about the life you live or the person that you are. Perhaps you want to change aspects of you life for it to be more rewarding. Maybe you know that things are unlikely to change. Do you require a safe space where you can be heard, a place to share your thoughts and be understood. A place where being you is good enough. If you are 16 years old or heading into your 99th year, wanting to explore your world then it would be a privilege to support you.
Have you experienced distress and upset or loss ? Unresolved issues that trouble you ? Do you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, PTS or depression ? Do you want to feel differently about the life you live or the person that you are. Perhaps you want to change aspects of you life for it to be more rewarding. Maybe you know that things are unlikely to change. Do you require a safe space where you can be heard, a place to share your thoughts and be understood. A place where being you is good enough. If you are 16 years old or heading into your 99th year, wanting to explore your world then it would be a privilege to support you.
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Helen Rognaldsen
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with adults and young people dealing with anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, and the aftermath of sexual abuse.
Whatever brings you here, I'll work with you at your pace, with genuine curiosity, compassion and no judgement. My approach is neuroaffirmative and trauma-informed, shaped by professional training and my lived experience of neurodivergence and trauma. I won't try to 'fix' you with a one-size-all model – instead we'll work out together what's right for you.
I work with adults and young people dealing with anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, and the aftermath of sexual abuse.
Whatever brings you here, I'll work with you at your pace, with genuine curiosity, compassion and no judgement. My approach is neuroaffirmative and trauma-informed, shaped by professional training and my lived experience of neurodivergence and trauma. I won't try to 'fix' you with a one-size-all model – instead we'll work out together what's right for you.
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Kim Abercromby
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Many of the people I work with have been struggling quietly for a long time. They may appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or deeply stuck underneath. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone. I work with adults and young people in a warm, private, and completely non-judgemental space. My priority from the very first session is that you feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe that a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all meaningful change.
Many of the people I work with have been struggling quietly for a long time. They may appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or deeply stuck underneath. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone. I work with adults and young people in a warm, private, and completely non-judgemental space. My priority from the very first session is that you feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe that a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all meaningful change.
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Lisa Dawn Pyper
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello. I run a counselling practice for woman who are currently experiencing anxiety, depression or burn out. I specifically support woman who identify with being highly sensitive or are ADHD diagnosed or undiagnosed. I provide face to face sessions online or by telephone. How can I help? As a trauma informed Integrative counsellor, who is also trained in ADHD coaching I use a dual approach to combine the best approaches to fit you as a person depending on your own specific needs, life experiences and individual personality.
Hello. I run a counselling practice for woman who are currently experiencing anxiety, depression or burn out. I specifically support woman who identify with being highly sensitive or are ADHD diagnosed or undiagnosed. I provide face to face sessions online or by telephone. How can I help? As a trauma informed Integrative counsellor, who is also trained in ADHD coaching I use a dual approach to combine the best approaches to fit you as a person depending on your own specific needs, life experiences and individual personality.
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Katherine Morgan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I’m a BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with 20 years’ experience supporting adults through anxiety, low mood, depression, grief, relationship issues, family estrangement, divorce, and major life changes. I offer a warm, confidential space online or in person where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. My integrative approach means I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you feel more grounded, understood, and empowered to move forward at your own pace.
I’m a BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with 20 years’ experience supporting adults through anxiety, low mood, depression, grief, relationship issues, family estrangement, divorce, and major life changes. I offer a warm, confidential space online or in person where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. My integrative approach means I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you feel more grounded, understood, and empowered to move forward at your own pace.
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More Therapists Nearby

Chris Hutchins-Joss
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of my clients live with chronic pain, long COVID, or health conditions where medical tests haven't provided clear answers.
I use CBT, ACT, and EMDR to help clients manage health anxiety, process medical trauma, and live meaningful lives with chronic illness. My approach validates both your physical symptoms and your emotional experience. As a former NHS team leader with 16 years' experience, I understand the healthcare system's limitations, and how to help you navigate it.
Many of my clients live with chronic pain, long COVID, or health conditions where medical tests haven't provided clear answers.
I use CBT, ACT, and EMDR to help clients manage health anxiety, process medical trauma, and live meaningful lives with chronic illness. My approach validates both your physical symptoms and your emotional experience. As a former NHS team leader with 16 years' experience, I understand the healthcare system's limitations, and how to help you navigate it.
01252 941414 View 01252 941414
Dr Ingela Thuné-Boyle
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Online Only
I now provide online chronic illness and pain coaching (not therapy) for adults navigating long-term health challenges, persistent symptoms, and the impact these experiences can have on daily life.
I run a small coaching practice, allowing me to provide a more personal and individualised experience for each client. My integrative approach draws on evidence-informed approaches from health psychology and behavioural medicine, adapting to your unique needs and circumstances. The aim is to help you better navigate the challenges of illness and pain.
I now provide online chronic illness and pain coaching (not therapy) for adults navigating long-term health challenges, persistent symptoms, and the impact these experiences can have on daily life.
I run a small coaching practice, allowing me to provide a more personal and individualised experience for each client. My integrative approach draws on evidence-informed approaches from health psychology and behavioural medicine, adapting to your unique needs and circumstances. The aim is to help you better navigate the challenges of illness and pain.
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Dawn Hill
Counsellor, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
London W4
My experience includes a wide range of issues to include anxiety, bereavement, pain & stress to support ages from adolescence to elderly years in a variety of healthcare, NHS, public, private, corporate & educational settings.
Hello I'm Dawn, are you recognising something is not right with yourself or somebody you care about? Maybe you're struggling to manage in these difficult times or have been struggling for a long time now? - It's time to seek help by reaching out. I offer a safe relational style of engagement to listen and help identify and deal with what is upsetting your well-being & full life.
My experience includes a wide range of issues to include anxiety, bereavement, pain & stress to support ages from adolescence to elderly years in a variety of healthcare, NHS, public, private, corporate & educational settings.
Hello I'm Dawn, are you recognising something is not right with yourself or somebody you care about? Maybe you're struggling to manage in these difficult times or have been struggling for a long time now? - It's time to seek help by reaching out. I offer a safe relational style of engagement to listen and help identify and deal with what is upsetting your well-being & full life.
01748 901830 View 01748 901830
Dr Hema Chowdhury
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I specialise in long-term chronic illness, disordered eating and culture and identity related work.
Thank you for visiting my page, perhaps you are struggling with relationships, overwhelmed with family commitments or work-related stress. You may be suffering from feelings of anxiety, low, depressive moods and a lack of joy and motivation. I am trained in multiple psychological modalities and adapt my approach to suit your needs. Please feel free to get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation, I would be happy to talk through how I work, and how I can help you through this difficult period. I am also offering clinical supervision to counsellors and therapists.
I specialise in long-term chronic illness, disordered eating and culture and identity related work.
Thank you for visiting my page, perhaps you are struggling with relationships, overwhelmed with family commitments or work-related stress. You may be suffering from feelings of anxiety, low, depressive moods and a lack of joy and motivation. I am trained in multiple psychological modalities and adapt my approach to suit your needs. Please feel free to get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation, I would be happy to talk through how I work, and how I can help you through this difficult period. I am also offering clinical supervision to counsellors and therapists.
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James Angel
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
I believe that psychotherapy can get to the root of distress. Through a safe and confidential therapeutic relationship, we can come to understand ourselves better and live with more fulfilment, freedom and self-acceptance. Having been in therapy myself, I know first-hand that the process and effects can be profound. Part of this means looking at how experiences and relationships from earlier in your life are affecting things now. And part of this means learning to be with your present-day experience in a different way – becoming more mindful and curious about your emotions, your mind and your body.
I believe that psychotherapy can get to the root of distress. Through a safe and confidential therapeutic relationship, we can come to understand ourselves better and live with more fulfilment, freedom and self-acceptance. Having been in therapy myself, I know first-hand that the process and effects can be profound. Part of this means looking at how experiences and relationships from earlier in your life are affecting things now. And part of this means learning to be with your present-day experience in a different way – becoming more mindful and curious about your emotions, your mind and your body.
020 4538 2960 View 020 4538 2960
Nick Wolfe
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
London NW11
Are you feeling like you’re only just holding it all together on the outside but struggling underneath. If life feels overwhelming right now you deserve support that works for you. Maybe you constantly second guess yourself, feel pressure to get it right, worry about how others see you. Many of my clients describe feeling disconnected from themselves. Therapy is where we begin gently reconnecting. In our sessions we’ll work together to understand your patterns, calm your nervous system, and build new ways of relating to yourself – gently and at your pace.
Are you feeling like you’re only just holding it all together on the outside but struggling underneath. If life feels overwhelming right now you deserve support that works for you. Maybe you constantly second guess yourself, feel pressure to get it right, worry about how others see you. Many of my clients describe feeling disconnected from themselves. Therapy is where we begin gently reconnecting. In our sessions we’ll work together to understand your patterns, calm your nervous system, and build new ways of relating to yourself – gently and at your pace.
020 4572 8269 View 020 4572 8269
Piotr Sznicer
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Navigating the complexities of addiction, chronic pain, or depression can feel isolating and daunting.
With over two decades of personal exploration of Mindfulness Based Approaches Piotr has a unique understanding of the mind-body connection that offers a path to transformation and provides a safe space to explore, heal, and grow.
Navigating the complexities of addiction, chronic pain, or depression can feel isolating and daunting.
With over two decades of personal exploration of Mindfulness Based Approaches Piotr has a unique understanding of the mind-body connection that offers a path to transformation and provides a safe space to explore, heal, and grow.
020 3871 3253 View 020 3871 3253
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.