Chronic Pain Counselling in Waltham Cross
A Little Room of Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waltham Cross EN8
Life does not come with a guide book, we can often find ourselves overwhelmed and distressed and not sure where to turn to. Sometimes you may not even be aware of the root cause of your problems, but have a nagging doubt of not feeling quite right. Anxiety, bereavement,relationship, job changes can leave you feeling unable to cope and overwhelmed. I am here to listen to you in a non-judgemental capacity in a safe confidential space. Talking about what is troubling you and being truly heard can prove to be invaluable, as together we unravel your thoughts and emotions, enabling you to take back the control over your life.
Life does not come with a guide book, we can often find ourselves overwhelmed and distressed and not sure where to turn to. Sometimes you may not even be aware of the root cause of your problems, but have a nagging doubt of not feeling quite right. Anxiety, bereavement,relationship, job changes can leave you feeling unable to cope and overwhelmed. I am here to listen to you in a non-judgemental capacity in a safe confidential space. Talking about what is troubling you and being truly heard can prove to be invaluable, as together we unravel your thoughts and emotions, enabling you to take back the control over your life.
Pinar Demir
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Waltham Cross EN8
Welcome to my profile.My name is Pinar, I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. I combine different therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of my clients.I work with children, adults and couples.In this day and age one in four people go through some kind of emotional or psychological difficulties throughout their lives.If that is how you have been feeling you are not alone, i am here to help you come to terms with your difficulties and help you resolve them with you.
Welcome to my profile.My name is Pinar, I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. I combine different therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of my clients.I work with children, adults and couples.In this day and age one in four people go through some kind of emotional or psychological difficulties throughout their lives.If that is how you have been feeling you are not alone, i am here to help you come to terms with your difficulties and help you resolve them with you.
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Dr Sabina Mazoruk
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Welwyn Garden City AL8
I am a chartered and HCPC accredited practitioner psychologist with several years of experience in mental healh services. I work with a variety of difficulties including stress, chronic pain, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, anxiety, addictions, low mood and depression. I have a special interest in supporting people with lived experience of growing up with a parent with severe mental health problem such as shizophrenia.
I am a chartered and HCPC accredited practitioner psychologist with several years of experience in mental healh services. I work with a variety of difficulties including stress, chronic pain, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, anxiety, addictions, low mood and depression. I have a special interest in supporting people with lived experience of growing up with a parent with severe mental health problem such as shizophrenia.
Hope Psychology Service - Dr Elena Morris
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Harlow CM20 (Online Only)
Are you or someone you love, living with chronic pain or physical illness? Have you or your loved one experienced traumatic life experiences that get triggered and impact on day to day life? Are you living with uncertainty, physical discomfort, fear, depression, fatigue, or limitations on living your life? I have 20 years experience, much of it working with people with chronic pain, physical illness, or traumatic stress (incl PTSD) or those that are caring for them, helping them to get their life back on track.
Are you or someone you love, living with chronic pain or physical illness? Have you or your loved one experienced traumatic life experiences that get triggered and impact on day to day life? Are you living with uncertainty, physical discomfort, fear, depression, fatigue, or limitations on living your life? I have 20 years experience, much of it working with people with chronic pain, physical illness, or traumatic stress (incl PTSD) or those that are caring for them, helping them to get their life back on track.
Dede-Kossi Osakonor
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London E17
Waitlist for new clients
I am experienced in working with: long-term/life-long health conditions including persistent pain, adjusting to life-changing experiences, trauma and complex PTSD, grief and bereavement and anxiety in general.
I am a fully qualified counselling psychologist with more than 12 years experience of working within the NHS and in charities. I work in an integrative way to help you to find your own 'lightbulb' moment. Offering a humanistic psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural integrated approach helps me to tailor therapy to ensure that the psychological therapy I offer meets your needs. I also offer EMDR for trauma-focussed work; I have been fully EMDR-trained since 2017. I can also help you to explore what will be meaningful to you in therapy.
I am experienced in working with: long-term/life-long health conditions including persistent pain, adjusting to life-changing experiences, trauma and complex PTSD, grief and bereavement and anxiety in general.
I am a fully qualified counselling psychologist with more than 12 years experience of working within the NHS and in charities. I work in an integrative way to help you to find your own 'lightbulb' moment. Offering a humanistic psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural integrated approach helps me to tailor therapy to ensure that the psychological therapy I offer meets your needs. I also offer EMDR for trauma-focussed work; I have been fully EMDR-trained since 2017. I can also help you to explore what will be meaningful to you in therapy.
Amy Engleman
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Welwyn Garden City AL7
I have been through my own deep pain & struggle.
Are you upset and overwhelmed by relationships, work situations, family issues? That sense of panic and over thinking where your body feels stressed & the anxiety rockets? Did something happen that you have not shared with anyone, or feel nobody ‘gets it’? Has it felt too big & yet needs sorting and resolving? It’s understandable to feel frustrated, anxious or angry. Dealing with those feelings while maintaining a family, job & ‘a busy life’ can feel like hard work. “There needs to be more to life” & “It needs to be better than this “ are often said. To feel free from the past, to build a confidence in yourself.
I have been through my own deep pain & struggle.
Are you upset and overwhelmed by relationships, work situations, family issues? That sense of panic and over thinking where your body feels stressed & the anxiety rockets? Did something happen that you have not shared with anyone, or feel nobody ‘gets it’? Has it felt too big & yet needs sorting and resolving? It’s understandable to feel frustrated, anxious or angry. Dealing with those feelings while maintaining a family, job & ‘a busy life’ can feel like hard work. “There needs to be more to life” & “It needs to be better than this “ are often said. To feel free from the past, to build a confidence in yourself.
Lucy Shaw
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
Welwyn Garden City AL7
I work with a wide range of issues some of which include: depression, trauma, anger, anxiety, stress, addictions, bereavement, illness, men's issues, motherhood, women's issues, retirement, work stress, loss and relationship conflict.
I understand it can be hard to approach therapy for the first time, or maybe you are currently in need of support during an uncertain time or are feeling distressed. It can feel difficult knowing where to start. We would work together to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours so you can better understand yourself and others. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can support you and give you understanding about your emotional responses to life events and insight to help cope in times of stress. I offer a safe and confidential space, where you can begin to make sense of your feelings and to identify how you would like to move forward.
I work with a wide range of issues some of which include: depression, trauma, anger, anxiety, stress, addictions, bereavement, illness, men's issues, motherhood, women's issues, retirement, work stress, loss and relationship conflict.
I understand it can be hard to approach therapy for the first time, or maybe you are currently in need of support during an uncertain time or are feeling distressed. It can feel difficult knowing where to start. We would work together to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours so you can better understand yourself and others. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can support you and give you understanding about your emotional responses to life events and insight to help cope in times of stress. I offer a safe and confidential space, where you can begin to make sense of your feelings and to identify how you would like to move forward.
Anthony Welsh
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Harlow CM19
anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, and long-term illness.
Hello there, and welcome to my profile. My name is Anthony, and my goal is simple - to help you take back control, when it comes to your own mental health. So, if you seek the presence of empathy and a deep understanding, alongside a genuine manner that will never judge, feel free to get in touch (I also have an interest in working with the business and education sectors).
anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, and long-term illness.
Hello there, and welcome to my profile. My name is Anthony, and my goal is simple - to help you take back control, when it comes to your own mental health. So, if you seek the presence of empathy and a deep understanding, alongside a genuine manner that will never judge, feel free to get in touch (I also have an interest in working with the business and education sectors).
Sarah Jones
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
London N8
People seek therapy for a variety of concerns including areas such as anxiety and depression, trauma, loss and bereavement, fatigue, illness, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, stress management, identity, transitions, career satisfaction, sexuality, perfectionism, and procrastination.
If you are feeling sad, lonely, anxious, frightened, confused, or depressed then a safe, confidential, non-judgemental therapeutic space may be for you. I offer psychotherapy or counselling to help you explore, reflect and understand yourself better. My approach is formed by listening to your needs as we engage in a therapeutic relationship which seeks to help and support you in all areas of your life. We might explore practical ways to manage symptoms, whilst over time we think together more deeply about the multiple and complex layers which underpin these. We work together to create opportunities for insight and healing.
People seek therapy for a variety of concerns including areas such as anxiety and depression, trauma, loss and bereavement, fatigue, illness, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, stress management, identity, transitions, career satisfaction, sexuality, perfectionism, and procrastination.
If you are feeling sad, lonely, anxious, frightened, confused, or depressed then a safe, confidential, non-judgemental therapeutic space may be for you. I offer psychotherapy or counselling to help you explore, reflect and understand yourself better. My approach is formed by listening to your needs as we engage in a therapeutic relationship which seeks to help and support you in all areas of your life. We might explore practical ways to manage symptoms, whilst over time we think together more deeply about the multiple and complex layers which underpin these. We work together to create opportunities for insight and healing.
Claire Shaw Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London N12 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious or struggling? This could be through a bereavement, or difficulties in a relationship. Perhaps health issues such as chronic illness, disability or menopause have affected how you are feeling. Maybe work is causing you stress, or you have been made redundant. Do you feel misunderstood or not heard? Maybe you don’t have somewhere you feel supported to be yourself and to speak freely. Perhaps you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to who understands. You may need a place to be heard and to explore your feelings.
Are you feeling anxious or struggling? This could be through a bereavement, or difficulties in a relationship. Perhaps health issues such as chronic illness, disability or menopause have affected how you are feeling. Maybe work is causing you stress, or you have been made redundant. Do you feel misunderstood or not heard? Maybe you don’t have somewhere you feel supported to be yourself and to speak freely. Perhaps you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to who understands. You may need a place to be heard and to explore your feelings.
Catherine Athanasiadou-Lewis
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Enfield EN1
Waitlist for new clients
Above all, I practice in a humanistic manner that recognises pain and suffering to be a natural part of the human condition across the life-span.
Welcome to my profile. There is always a good reason why people seek psychological therapy but each individual is unique in their needs, experiences or goals. Whether you are looking for symptom relief, to overcome psychological distress or past trauma, to strengthen your sense of self and form more satisfying relationships, or to otherwise explore your life experiences and gain insight into your intrapsychic world, psychological therapy is well-suited to all these diverse needs. Aspiring to psychic growth and self-actualisation are also important parameters of psychological therapy.
Above all, I practice in a humanistic manner that recognises pain and suffering to be a natural part of the human condition across the life-span.
Welcome to my profile. There is always a good reason why people seek psychological therapy but each individual is unique in their needs, experiences or goals. Whether you are looking for symptom relief, to overcome psychological distress or past trauma, to strengthen your sense of self and form more satisfying relationships, or to otherwise explore your life experiences and gain insight into your intrapsychic world, psychological therapy is well-suited to all these diverse needs. Aspiring to psychic growth and self-actualisation are also important parameters of psychological therapy.
Dr Aurora Falcone
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
London N22 (Online Only)
I work with stress, anxiety, trauma, mood issues and depression, low self-esteem and confidence, bereavement and grief, emotional dysregulation and personality problems, antenatal and postnatal struggles, identity issues, adjustment and life transitions, chronic illness, parenting struggles, family issues, couple conflict, and neurodiversity.
Welcome! I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and private practice. I completed my PhD in Psychology and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at King's College London. I integrate principles from the therapeutic models recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), third-wave approaches (see here: www.draurorafalcone.com/therapy), Psychodynamic, and Systemic models. I am an Accredited Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) Provider and an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained Therapist.
I work with stress, anxiety, trauma, mood issues and depression, low self-esteem and confidence, bereavement and grief, emotional dysregulation and personality problems, antenatal and postnatal struggles, identity issues, adjustment and life transitions, chronic illness, parenting struggles, family issues, couple conflict, and neurodiversity.
Welcome! I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and private practice. I completed my PhD in Psychology and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at King's College London. I integrate principles from the therapeutic models recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), third-wave approaches (see here: www.draurorafalcone.com/therapy), Psychodynamic, and Systemic models. I am an Accredited Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) Provider and an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained Therapist.
Julie Nesbitt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Barnet EN4
Sometimes we lose our way a little in life. Perhaps there are aspects in your life that are causing you anxiety, distress, or preventing you from moving forward? In a world full of uncertainty we can often feel overwhelmed, fearful and unsure where to move next. Redundancy, illness, relationship issues, depression and anxiety can often leave us feeling unsafe and lost, and sometimes we just need a helping hand in working through these emotions and patterns in order to start to make sense of the world and ourselves again.
Sometimes we lose our way a little in life. Perhaps there are aspects in your life that are causing you anxiety, distress, or preventing you from moving forward? In a world full of uncertainty we can often feel overwhelmed, fearful and unsure where to move next. Redundancy, illness, relationship issues, depression and anxiety can often leave us feeling unsafe and lost, and sometimes we just need a helping hand in working through these emotions and patterns in order to start to make sense of the world and ourselves again.
Natasha Hinds
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London N18
"The cure for pain is in the pain" (Rumi).
As an Integrative therapist, I employ the Psychodynamic and Humanistic modalities to create a dynamic approach that delves into both your past and present experiences. This integration of therapeutic models serves as a powerful catalyst for your personal growth, enabling a profound exploration of your sense of self. Emphasizing a non-judgmental space, I provide you the freedom to authentically unravel your true self, unencumbered by masks, expectations, or defenses. Listening without judgment is paramount in this therapeutic journey, fostering an environment where you can voice your truth. In the words of Rumi, "The cure for pain i
"The cure for pain is in the pain" (Rumi).
As an Integrative therapist, I employ the Psychodynamic and Humanistic modalities to create a dynamic approach that delves into both your past and present experiences. This integration of therapeutic models serves as a powerful catalyst for your personal growth, enabling a profound exploration of your sense of self. Emphasizing a non-judgmental space, I provide you the freedom to authentically unravel your true self, unencumbered by masks, expectations, or defenses. Listening without judgment is paramount in this therapeutic journey, fostering an environment where you can voice your truth. In the words of Rumi, "The cure for pain i
Dr Jinnie Ooi
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
London N2
I have experience working in the NHS supporting children, families and adults living with a range of physical health conditions including: chronic pain and/or fatigue, cancer, diabetes, cardiac conditions, and neurological conditions (stroke, dementia, epilepsy).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in physical health conditions. If you are finding aspects of life challenging due to living with a health condition or you are supporting a loved one living with a health condition, I may be able to support you. Starting therapy can feel rather daunting. This is why I offer a warm and compassionate approach in working with your difficulties together. I offer brief and targeted therapy focused on developing coping skills to enable you to live a meaningful life alongside the health condition. I can also support you with your wellbeing if you do not live with a health condition.
I have experience working in the NHS supporting children, families and adults living with a range of physical health conditions including: chronic pain and/or fatigue, cancer, diabetes, cardiac conditions, and neurological conditions (stroke, dementia, epilepsy).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in physical health conditions. If you are finding aspects of life challenging due to living with a health condition or you are supporting a loved one living with a health condition, I may be able to support you. Starting therapy can feel rather daunting. This is why I offer a warm and compassionate approach in working with your difficulties together. I offer brief and targeted therapy focused on developing coping skills to enable you to live a meaningful life alongside the health condition. I can also support you with your wellbeing if you do not live with a health condition.
Judy Lever-Chain
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Pinner HA5
Emotional confusion and pain affects our ability to lead satisfying and fulfilling lives. It can impact on our physical health and damage our home and work lives. You may be struggling with particular issues or simply wish to question the way you live your life. A very wide range of reasons brings people to therapy: abuse; bereavement; depression; relational problems; trauma; unexplained physical symptoms; unmanageable stress; work/employment problems. It doesn't matter whether your problem is on this list. Whatever brings you , I offer a safe, therapeutic space in which issues can be explored and resolved.
Emotional confusion and pain affects our ability to lead satisfying and fulfilling lives. It can impact on our physical health and damage our home and work lives. You may be struggling with particular issues or simply wish to question the way you live your life. A very wide range of reasons brings people to therapy: abuse; bereavement; depression; relational problems; trauma; unexplained physical symptoms; unmanageable stress; work/employment problems. It doesn't matter whether your problem is on this list. Whatever brings you , I offer a safe, therapeutic space in which issues can be explored and resolved.
Ben Blair
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London N4
I'm a specialist in working with anger and anxiety, and have extensive experience working with depression, trauma, addictions, relationships & breakups, divorce, parenting, abuse, illness & injury, self-harm and grief.
I’m a BACP registered integrative psychodynamic counsellor. I see clients as individuals with your own unique issues & life experiences, so draw on a wide range of humanistic, psychodynamic & CBT approaches to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement. Together we can explore the aspects of your life that are troubling you, helping you increase self-awareness & process difficult feelings in order to live in a more satisfying way.
I'm a specialist in working with anger and anxiety, and have extensive experience working with depression, trauma, addictions, relationships & breakups, divorce, parenting, abuse, illness & injury, self-harm and grief.
I’m a BACP registered integrative psychodynamic counsellor. I see clients as individuals with your own unique issues & life experiences, so draw on a wide range of humanistic, psychodynamic & CBT approaches to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement. Together we can explore the aspects of your life that are troubling you, helping you increase self-awareness & process difficult feelings in order to live in a more satisfying way.
Michiyo Zentner
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London N3
" "I feel pain but I find it hard to put this into words.
Do you wish to overcome your social anxiety, depression or lack of confidence? Perhaps you feel stuck in current and past relationships? I have many experience supporting such life issues through counselling and art psychotherapy. I work in Finchley Central N3 and English and Japanese spoken. I offer a private and confidential space for you to allow reflection and understand yourself – and work through with your senses, feelings, thoughts and behaviour in order to help you resolve areas of challenge in your life.
" "I feel pain but I find it hard to put this into words.
Do you wish to overcome your social anxiety, depression or lack of confidence? Perhaps you feel stuck in current and past relationships? I have many experience supporting such life issues through counselling and art psychotherapy. I work in Finchley Central N3 and English and Japanese spoken. I offer a private and confidential space for you to allow reflection and understand yourself – and work through with your senses, feelings, thoughts and behaviour in order to help you resolve areas of challenge in your life.
Geraldine Beirne
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London N17
I work with all sorts of issues including low self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, spirituality, creativity, life purpose, and psychedelic integration and preparation.
I'm a qualified and experienced Psychosynthesis therapist registered with the BACP, offering short and long term counselling and psychotherapy to adults, as well as plant medicine preparation and integration sessions. This will be in-person at my healing space in north London and on Zoom. Psychosynthesis is psychodynamic in its roots (ie your current problems and behaviour patterns are related to childhood) but takes a humanistic approach ie we look for the potential for self growth in your life challenges and suffering, instead of just trying to fix the problem.
I work with all sorts of issues including low self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, spirituality, creativity, life purpose, and psychedelic integration and preparation.
I'm a qualified and experienced Psychosynthesis therapist registered with the BACP, offering short and long term counselling and psychotherapy to adults, as well as plant medicine preparation and integration sessions. This will be in-person at my healing space in north London and on Zoom. Psychosynthesis is psychodynamic in its roots (ie your current problems and behaviour patterns are related to childhood) but takes a humanistic approach ie we look for the potential for self growth in your life challenges and suffering, instead of just trying to fix the problem.
Rosalind Grainger
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London E17
That doesn't mean raking over past pain and blaming people.
Hello. If you're reading this, you're probably asking yourself some questions. Perhaps you've noticed something about your relationships, your friendships, your family, your career, your lifestyle, that no longer sits right. You'd love to know who you really are, and how you can get there without tripping yourself up. Maybe there is something you've already tried to change over and over again, in many different ways. But whatever you do, stuff keeps on coming right back.
That doesn't mean raking over past pain and blaming people.
Hello. If you're reading this, you're probably asking yourself some questions. Perhaps you've noticed something about your relationships, your friendships, your family, your career, your lifestyle, that no longer sits right. You'd love to know who you really are, and how you can get there without tripping yourself up. Maybe there is something you've already tried to change over and over again, in many different ways. But whatever you do, stuff keeps on coming right back.
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- Barnet
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- Chigwell
- Enfield
- Epping
- Harlow
- Hatfield
- Hertford
- Loughton
- Potters Bar
- Welwyn Garden City
- Woodford Green
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.