Chronic Pain Counselling in Wakefield

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Dr Benjamin Helliwell
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
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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Kevin Westwood
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Hi. At times we are challenged in life and we may need help to work through the issues that can affect us. Whatever we are experiencing, it can impact on our whole life greatly. At times admitting we need help can be a long and hard journey and just getting to this point of looking for a therapist means you’ve addressed so much already and that you wish to take the next step. It's finding the right therapist for you, just like any other relationship is how you connect that enables you to feel safe and be open so you can work through your issues. So take your time to find the right one as that relationship can help you so much.
Hi. At times we are challenged in life and we may need help to work through the issues that can affect us. Whatever we are experiencing, it can impact on our whole life greatly. At times admitting we need help can be a long and hard journey and just getting to this point of looking for a therapist means you’ve addressed so much already and that you wish to take the next step. It's finding the right therapist for you, just like any other relationship is how you connect that enables you to feel safe and be open so you can work through your issues. So take your time to find the right one as that relationship can help you so much.
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Lucy Nuthall
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Welcome to my page. I look forward to helping you establish your goal in therapy and working on how we can reach this together. I will then support you in your journey towards or achieving or maintaining improved mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Welcome to my page. I look forward to helping you establish your goal in therapy and working on how we can reach this together. I will then support you in your journey towards or achieving or maintaining improved mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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Anna Szumny
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi, my name is Anna. I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic space. I support clients with a range of emotional and psychological challenges, adapting the work to each person’s individual needs and pace. I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to provide flexible and responsive support. Alongside my work in addiction, I also help people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, shame, loss, feeling lost, and life transitions. We will work collaboratively, at a pace that feels right for you, to help you develop a kinder understanding of yourself, strengthen resilience, and move towards meaningful, realistic change.
Hi, my name is Anna. I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic space. I support clients with a range of emotional and psychological challenges, adapting the work to each person’s individual needs and pace. I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to provide flexible and responsive support. Alongside my work in addiction, I also help people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, shame, loss, feeling lost, and life transitions. We will work collaboratively, at a pace that feels right for you, to help you develop a kinder understanding of yourself, strengthen resilience, and move towards meaningful, realistic change.
01924 977814 View 01924 977814
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Becky Cooling
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi - my name is Becky, and I’m passionate about people and supporting them on their own personal journeys, helping them gain clarity around what’s going on in their life, and improving their mental health and wellbeing. I use what’s referred to as a person-centred approach, which is where you are central to the process of therapy. I create a safe, calm, and impartial environment to help you identify and explore the challenges you face, develop a better understanding of your situation, and facilitate change to deal with this in the future.
Hi - my name is Becky, and I’m passionate about people and supporting them on their own personal journeys, helping them gain clarity around what’s going on in their life, and improving their mental health and wellbeing. I use what’s referred to as a person-centred approach, which is where you are central to the process of therapy. I create a safe, calm, and impartial environment to help you identify and explore the challenges you face, develop a better understanding of your situation, and facilitate change to deal with this in the future.
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Dr Holly Bemrose
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), who specialises in working with young adults, children and young people with a wide range of difficulties and challenges. I have experience of working within the NHS in both outpatient and inpatient hospital settings, as well as working within the private sector. I work in a warm, compassionate and person-centred way, to work towards an individual's goals and reasons for therapy. Initially, a comprehensive assessment will be offered to better understand your needs, following which, suitable intervention packages will be discussed.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), who specialises in working with young adults, children and young people with a wide range of difficulties and challenges. I have experience of working within the NHS in both outpatient and inpatient hospital settings, as well as working within the private sector. I work in a warm, compassionate and person-centred way, to work towards an individual's goals and reasons for therapy. Initially, a comprehensive assessment will be offered to better understand your needs, following which, suitable intervention packages will be discussed.
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Northern Lighthouse Psychology Ltd
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Hi, I’m Charlotte. I am a Registered Psychologist and Accredited EMDR Psychotherapist I have 20 years of experience working with people experiencing mental health difficulties. I am passionate about helping people struggling with distressing emotions and thinking which may lead to self injury and suicidal behaviours. I also have significant experience working with people who have experienced trauma and may have diagnoses such as c-PTSD or personality disorder. In addition to using EMDR I am also trained in DBT and schema therapy and somatic trauma therapy so tend to use a combined approach tailored to the needs of the individual.
Hi, I’m Charlotte. I am a Registered Psychologist and Accredited EMDR Psychotherapist I have 20 years of experience working with people experiencing mental health difficulties. I am passionate about helping people struggling with distressing emotions and thinking which may lead to self injury and suicidal behaviours. I also have significant experience working with people who have experienced trauma and may have diagnoses such as c-PTSD or personality disorder. In addition to using EMDR I am also trained in DBT and schema therapy and somatic trauma therapy so tend to use a combined approach tailored to the needs of the individual.
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Laura West
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Counselling That Fits Your Life. I offer face to face and online counselling sessions to individuals and couples, so you can choose what feels right for you. Counselling gives you the space to make sense of thoughts and feelings that may feel overwhelming, painful, or confusing. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can explore what’s going on, without judgement or pressure. Together, we can begin to understand how past experiences may be affecting your present, and start working towards change that feels right for you. This process often leads to a deeper sense of self-understanding and more clarity in the way forward.
Counselling That Fits Your Life. I offer face to face and online counselling sessions to individuals and couples, so you can choose what feels right for you. Counselling gives you the space to make sense of thoughts and feelings that may feel overwhelming, painful, or confusing. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can explore what’s going on, without judgement or pressure. Together, we can begin to understand how past experiences may be affecting your present, and start working towards change that feels right for you. This process often leads to a deeper sense of self-understanding and more clarity in the way forward.
0113 519 3964 View 0113 519 3964
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Esther Mahle
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Hello, life can feel overwhelming at times. Anxiety, fear, depression and other emotional struggles are part of being human — yet when they become too heavy, it can be difficult to cope alone. As a trauma-informed integrative counsellor, I provide a safe and supportive space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, so you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and begin to make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll work towards uncovering what you need to feel more balanced, connected, and in control of your life.
Hello, life can feel overwhelming at times. Anxiety, fear, depression and other emotional struggles are part of being human — yet when they become too heavy, it can be difficult to cope alone. As a trauma-informed integrative counsellor, I provide a safe and supportive space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, so you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and begin to make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll work towards uncovering what you need to feel more balanced, connected, and in control of your life.
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Dr Rachel Crane
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, trauma and mind–body health. Are you constantly tense, low in mood, or exhausted from holding everything together? You may look like you’re coping, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. Anxiety can affect your sleep, confidence and relationships, especially alongside long-term health conditions or past experiences that still leave you on edge. I have a particular interest in supporting adults and older people. If you’re tired of pushing through, therapy can help you feel calmer, more in control, and able to move forward.
Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, trauma and mind–body health. Are you constantly tense, low in mood, or exhausted from holding everything together? You may look like you’re coping, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. Anxiety can affect your sleep, confidence and relationships, especially alongside long-term health conditions or past experiences that still leave you on edge. I have a particular interest in supporting adults and older people. If you’re tired of pushing through, therapy can help you feel calmer, more in control, and able to move forward.
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Monika Madhas
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Hi, I'm Monika. Welcome to Prosperity Therapy. Well done, you've taken that first step in searching for support with whatever it is you're struggling with, and I'm here to help! I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with 16 years of NHS experience. I offer one to one therapy online to adults using CBT to help you to work towards your therapy goals and reduce symptoms. I specialise in supporting people struggling with anxiety and low self esteem. Functioning with anxiety and pushing through day to day can be exhausting and can often lead to burnout.
Hi, I'm Monika. Welcome to Prosperity Therapy. Well done, you've taken that first step in searching for support with whatever it is you're struggling with, and I'm here to help! I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with 16 years of NHS experience. I offer one to one therapy online to adults using CBT to help you to work towards your therapy goals and reduce symptoms. I specialise in supporting people struggling with anxiety and low self esteem. Functioning with anxiety and pushing through day to day can be exhausting and can often lead to burnout.
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Anna Critsinelis
Counsellor, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with teenagers and adults struggling with low mood, low self-esteem, anxiety, OCD, past trauma, ADHD, autism, AUDHD, and relationship difficulties. My ideal client is someone seeking understanding, practical support, and ways to feel more confident and in control. Drawing on my deep knowledge of psychology, we’ll explore your emotions, uncover patterns holding you back, and develop personalised strategies in a safe, non-judgmental space where you can grow and thrive.
I work with teenagers and adults struggling with low mood, low self-esteem, anxiety, OCD, past trauma, ADHD, autism, AUDHD, and relationship difficulties. My ideal client is someone seeking understanding, practical support, and ways to feel more confident and in control. Drawing on my deep knowledge of psychology, we’ll explore your emotions, uncover patterns holding you back, and develop personalised strategies in a safe, non-judgmental space where you can grow and thrive.
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
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Melissa Lomas
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
As a disabled Practitioner with Chronic Illness, I also support those with Chronic Illness.
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor based in South Yorkshire, offering Person Centred Counselling to Individuals and Couples on weekdays by appointment. I work collaboratively with clients to empower them to address, process and resolve their issues. I am an approved Adult Adoption Support Counsellor. This work legally requires specialist training which I completed in 2023 with Barnardo's. This covers Counselling for Adoptees, Adoptive parents, Birth parents and Extended family. I have trained with the Foundation for Infant Loss in Infertility Issues, Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Rainbow Babies.
As a disabled Practitioner with Chronic Illness, I also support those with Chronic Illness.
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor based in South Yorkshire, offering Person Centred Counselling to Individuals and Couples on weekdays by appointment. I work collaboratively with clients to empower them to address, process and resolve their issues. I am an approved Adult Adoption Support Counsellor. This work legally requires specialist training which I completed in 2023 with Barnardo's. This covers Counselling for Adoptees, Adoptive parents, Birth parents and Extended family. I have trained with the Foundation for Infant Loss in Infertility Issues, Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Rainbow Babies.
0114 303 2993 View 0114 303 2993
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Holly Tootell | The Anger Therapist
Psychotherapist, SNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You've probably been working hard to manage your anger, and are finding yourself more frustrated than ever. The problem with anger is that the harder you try to manage it, the more stubborn it gets. But it's also incredibly misunderstood and there is so much more to learn about it. I don't work only with anger, in fact, a lot of my work with anger has come out of working around something else entirely.
You've probably been working hard to manage your anger, and are finding yourself more frustrated than ever. The problem with anger is that the harder you try to manage it, the more stubborn it gets. But it's also incredibly misunderstood and there is so much more to learn about it. I don't work only with anger, in fact, a lot of my work with anger has come out of working around something else entirely.
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Zoe Page
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with anxiety, low mood or depression, are you feeling unheard and becoming frustrated. I am here to help you work through your struggles, hear you and support you through your process. My job is to make you feel as comfortable as possible for the duration of your therapy journey. I am compassionate , understanding and I am ready to hear you when maybe others cant or wont. Your sessions are all about you, they are built around what you need and each session will begin with what you would like to talk about. I will follow your lead and give you the time you need showing patience and understanding.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low mood or depression, are you feeling unheard and becoming frustrated. I am here to help you work through your struggles, hear you and support you through your process. My job is to make you feel as comfortable as possible for the duration of your therapy journey. I am compassionate , understanding and I am ready to hear you when maybe others cant or wont. Your sessions are all about you, they are built around what you need and each session will begin with what you would like to talk about. I will follow your lead and give you the time you need showing patience and understanding.
01709 916641 View 01709 916641
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Heather Howard-Thompson
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR and DBT Practitioner. My background is in mental health nursing (since 1997!). I have extensive experience in working with clients struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, complex trauma and a range of common mental health problems. I am the founder and director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd, a private therapy practice and have a team of associates that work with children, adolescents and adults.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR and DBT Practitioner. My background is in mental health nursing (since 1997!). I have extensive experience in working with clients struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, complex trauma and a range of common mental health problems. I am the founder and director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd, a private therapy practice and have a team of associates that work with children, adolescents and adults.
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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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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
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.”
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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.