Chronic Pain Counselling in Midlothian
Anxiety, stress and low mood can leave us feeling overwhelmed and difficult to know how to manage this both in our personal and professional lives. Talking to a therapist can be quite daunting. However, I truly believe talking through a problem can really help. I can help you to identify and understand issues you are struggling with and together we can come up with a plan on how to help you overcome these.
I have vast experience in mental health and some of my most recent work has been working through work related dress, neurodiversity, social anxiety and gender dysphoria.
Anxiety, stress and low mood can leave us feeling overwhelmed and difficult to know how to manage this both in our personal and professional lives. Talking to a therapist can be quite daunting. However, I truly believe talking through a problem can really help. I can help you to identify and understand issues you are struggling with and together we can come up with a plan on how to help you overcome these.
I have vast experience in mental health and some of my most recent work has been working through work related dress, neurodiversity, social anxiety and gender dysphoria.
I work with clients who may be struggling with health related conditions, such as eating disorder, chronic pain, or behaviour change issues.
As a Chartered Health Psychologist, my work is grounded in the understanding that many psychological difficulties make sense when viewed in the context of a person’s experiences, relationships, and environment. I work intigritively, drawing on multiple evidence-based approaches to support individuals navigating complex challenges, including trauma, mental health difficulties, and broader life stressors.
I work with clients who may be struggling with health related conditions, such as eating disorder, chronic pain, or behaviour change issues.
As a Chartered Health Psychologist, my work is grounded in the understanding that many psychological difficulties make sense when viewed in the context of a person’s experiences, relationships, and environment. I work intigritively, drawing on multiple evidence-based approaches to support individuals navigating complex challenges, including trauma, mental health difficulties, and broader life stressors.
Hey there! I'm Tom, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Life can be tough sometimes, and we all need a little help to get through the challenges it throws our way. Whether you're dealing with a diagnosed mental health condition, like anxiety or depression, or you're struggling with more general mental health issues, like low self esteem, therapy can provide you with the tools you need to overcome your difficulties.
Hey there! I'm Tom, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Life can be tough sometimes, and we all need a little help to get through the challenges it throws our way. Whether you're dealing with a diagnosed mental health condition, like anxiety or depression, or you're struggling with more general mental health issues, like low self esteem, therapy can provide you with the tools you need to overcome your difficulties.
In our bustling lives, where responsibilities, deadlines, and expectations of career, relationships, and personal growth pull at our every moment, it feels like navigating stormy seas and it's easy to lose sight of yourself amidst the turbulence. Finding a sanctuary for our wellbeing is vital. Imagine a place that's always safe and secure, a haven from the stresses and worries of your everyday life. My speciality is using Transactional Analysis (TA), a form of social psychology that helps you understand your personality, how you interact with others and how past life events could be affecting your here-and-now experience.
In our bustling lives, where responsibilities, deadlines, and expectations of career, relationships, and personal growth pull at our every moment, it feels like navigating stormy seas and it's easy to lose sight of yourself amidst the turbulence. Finding a sanctuary for our wellbeing is vital. Imagine a place that's always safe and secure, a haven from the stresses and worries of your everyday life. My speciality is using Transactional Analysis (TA), a form of social psychology that helps you understand your personality, how you interact with others and how past life events could be affecting your here-and-now experience.
Therapy is a space to be, a gift of self-care. This is an opportunity to receive, to be heard, to learn healthy and adaptive ways to be in relationship with self and others. My approach is wholistic, integrative, and intuitive; guiding you to identify, feel, and understand your needs and emotions, reset and nurture the nervous system, learn to hold boundaries, and connect to your authentic self. Helping identify and transmute beliefs that no longer serve, from "I'm not good enough" to "I am worthy"; moving from fear to love & acceptance. Helping the mind-brain to communicate and ground into your heart and body.
Therapy is a space to be, a gift of self-care. This is an opportunity to receive, to be heard, to learn healthy and adaptive ways to be in relationship with self and others. My approach is wholistic, integrative, and intuitive; guiding you to identify, feel, and understand your needs and emotions, reset and nurture the nervous system, learn to hold boundaries, and connect to your authentic self. Helping identify and transmute beliefs that no longer serve, from "I'm not good enough" to "I am worthy"; moving from fear to love & acceptance. Helping the mind-brain to communicate and ground into your heart and body.
If you are suffering from anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - phobias - low self-esteem - self-harming - eating disorders - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, including military) - addiction (all kinds) - obsessions (OCD) - sleep problems - relationship problems, I can help. Difficulties can often be resolved within only a few sessions – sometimes just one – and in this way can provide good value for money.
If you are suffering from anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - phobias - low self-esteem - self-harming - eating disorders - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, including military) - addiction (all kinds) - obsessions (OCD) - sleep problems - relationship problems, I can help. Difficulties can often be resolved within only a few sessions – sometimes just one – and in this way can provide good value for money.
Free initial online consultation to discuss your needs and how we might work together. I offer safe, steady, calm, warm, and non-judgemental support to work through current or past difficulties that might feel too big or complex to face alone. I'm happy to work with individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life, either online or in person. I'm also happy to work flexibly around childcare and/or work commitments.
Free initial online consultation to discuss your needs and how we might work together. I offer safe, steady, calm, warm, and non-judgemental support to work through current or past difficulties that might feel too big or complex to face alone. I'm happy to work with individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life, either online or in person. I'm also happy to work flexibly around childcare and/or work commitments.
Welcome! Talking is a wonderful way to share what’s on your mind. You may not even know what is bothering you, but by talking, it helps to get in touch with your emotions and make sense of your thoughts. Changes are often small but can be significant. Speaking with someone who is really listening and can offer a non-judgemental space to fully express yourself, improve your self awareness, and accept you for being you, can help!
Welcome! Talking is a wonderful way to share what’s on your mind. You may not even know what is bothering you, but by talking, it helps to get in touch with your emotions and make sense of your thoughts. Changes are often small but can be significant. Speaking with someone who is really listening and can offer a non-judgemental space to fully express yourself, improve your self awareness, and accept you for being you, can help!
Together we can work towards achieving positive mental health and recovery from mental pain, which you deserve.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner. I also offer intensive EMDR. These are evidence-based therapies shown to be successful to support recovery of many common mental health difficulties such as: PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders such as; OCD, Social Anxiety, Agoraphobia, GAD.
Together we can work towards achieving positive mental health and recovery from mental pain, which you deserve.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner. I also offer intensive EMDR. These are evidence-based therapies shown to be successful to support recovery of many common mental health difficulties such as: PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders such as; OCD, Social Anxiety, Agoraphobia, GAD.
When you encounter difficult times in our day to day lives it is helpful to be able to talk these through with someone who is trained and objective. To help you explore the issues that matter to you, bringing insight and understanding to enable you to find your way through problems and dilemmas.
When you encounter difficult times in our day to day lives it is helpful to be able to talk these through with someone who is trained and objective. To help you explore the issues that matter to you, bringing insight and understanding to enable you to find your way through problems and dilemmas.
Online Therapists
I am a professionally qualified psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer. Establishing in private practice in 2013, with private practices in Gosforth and Monkseaton. My knowledge and skills have developed through my psychotherapeutic work in private practice, I will share this knowledge with you where it would be helpful, to enable you to develop tools to use in everyday life beyond therapy. I’m particularly proud of my track record over the last nearly 10 years as a Psychotherapist & in practice, I consider myself friendly and warming, my passion, innovative ideas and solutions particularly around psycho-education with and adults.
I am a professionally qualified psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer. Establishing in private practice in 2013, with private practices in Gosforth and Monkseaton. My knowledge and skills have developed through my psychotherapeutic work in private practice, I will share this knowledge with you where it would be helpful, to enable you to develop tools to use in everyday life beyond therapy. I’m particularly proud of my track record over the last nearly 10 years as a Psychotherapist & in practice, I consider myself friendly and warming, my passion, innovative ideas and solutions particularly around psycho-education with and adults.
Hi, are you exhausted and overwhelmed by life? Wanting to rediscover happiness and break free from the cycle of negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviours, rest assured that you're not alone! Together, we can embark on a collaborative journey to understand the factors that have led you to this point and explore how your thinking impacts how you feel, and how that affects your actions. Whether it's an individual or relationship work, my goal is to equip you with knowledge that will empower you to make well-informed decisions and enable you to respond rather than react to life events.
Hi, are you exhausted and overwhelmed by life? Wanting to rediscover happiness and break free from the cycle of negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviours, rest assured that you're not alone! Together, we can embark on a collaborative journey to understand the factors that have led you to this point and explore how your thinking impacts how you feel, and how that affects your actions. Whether it's an individual or relationship work, my goal is to equip you with knowledge that will empower you to make well-informed decisions and enable you to respond rather than react to life events.
The purpose and intention of my work is to provide a space that truly promotes your healing and growth as a person - instilling trust, meaning and confidence in both your personal experience and the collective space around you.
Whatever difficulties you might currently be facing, big or small, therapy is a dedicated space where you are fully welcome to arrive just as you are. My commitment to you is to support you in working through and releasing challenging thoughts, memories and emotions - nurturing a greater clarity, confidence and compassionate understanding of yourself.
The purpose and intention of my work is to provide a space that truly promotes your healing and growth as a person - instilling trust, meaning and confidence in both your personal experience and the collective space around you.
Whatever difficulties you might currently be facing, big or small, therapy is a dedicated space where you are fully welcome to arrive just as you are. My commitment to you is to support you in working through and releasing challenging thoughts, memories and emotions - nurturing a greater clarity, confidence and compassionate understanding of yourself.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low mood, sadness, low self esteem or anger? Have you experienced trauma, relationship issues or a bereavement that's making life harder? Or are you struggling with family life as a parent and feel you are failing? Do you want to feel more positive about life but don't know where to start? Life can at times feel overwhelming but considering counselling is a positive step. Counselling offers you the chance to explore these issues without judgement in a confidential and safe space.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low mood, sadness, low self esteem or anger? Have you experienced trauma, relationship issues or a bereavement that's making life harder? Or are you struggling with family life as a parent and feel you are failing? Do you want to feel more positive about life but don't know where to start? Life can at times feel overwhelming but considering counselling is a positive step. Counselling offers you the chance to explore these issues without judgement in a confidential and safe space.
The Psychology Rooms is large mental health clinic with expertise in CAMHS, adult mental health and physical health ( pain and medical conditions).
We offer CBT incl. trauma-focussed, CBT-E eating disorders, CBT-i for sleep. EMDR for all ages. Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Compassion-Focused Therapy. Solution-Focused Therapy. Schema Therapy incl. for complex eating disorders. Maudsley Model for Anorexia. Gottman couples therapies. IPT. family therapy. Grief counselling. Neurodiversity support. Hypnosis
The Psychology Rooms is large mental health clinic with expertise in CAMHS, adult mental health and physical health ( pain and medical conditions).
We offer CBT incl. trauma-focussed, CBT-E eating disorders, CBT-i for sleep. EMDR for all ages. Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Compassion-Focused Therapy. Solution-Focused Therapy. Schema Therapy incl. for complex eating disorders. Maudsley Model for Anorexia. Gottman couples therapies. IPT. family therapy. Grief counselling. Neurodiversity support. Hypnosis
I have over 19 years of experience in delivering psychological therapies, working with severe and enduring mental illness.
I have been offering CBT interventions since 2009 and whilst this is my main model of treatment, I also utilise techniques from Compassion Focussed Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational interviewing and Mentalisation Based Therapy.
9 years of my experience also included supporting individuals in their recovery from addiction
I have over 19 years of experience in delivering psychological therapies, working with severe and enduring mental illness.
I have been offering CBT interventions since 2009 and whilst this is my main model of treatment, I also utilise techniques from Compassion Focussed Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational interviewing and Mentalisation Based Therapy.
9 years of my experience also included supporting individuals in their recovery from addiction
You may be feeling stuck in patterns that repeat in your relationships, your emotions or how you see yourself. Perhaps you’re aware something isn’t working but changing it feels harder than you expected. Therapy can offer a space to slow things down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to make choices that feel more grounded and authentic
You may be feeling stuck in patterns that repeat in your relationships, your emotions or how you see yourself. Perhaps you’re aware something isn’t working but changing it feels harder than you expected. Therapy can offer a space to slow things down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to make choices that feel more grounded and authentic
Welcome. How can I help? I imagine you might be struggling with anxiety or low mood and experiencing changes in your life that you might be looking for some help with. I am qualified and experienced in dealing with the problems you may be facing from mild to severe. I have been working as a psychotherapist for many years with a wide range of difficulties, my area of particular expertise being trauma. Let me help you.
Welcome. How can I help? I imagine you might be struggling with anxiety or low mood and experiencing changes in your life that you might be looking for some help with. I am qualified and experienced in dealing with the problems you may be facing from mild to severe. I have been working as a psychotherapist for many years with a wide range of difficulties, my area of particular expertise being trauma. Let me help you.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
My ideal client feels stuck—tired of repeating the same patterns, overwhelmed, and ready for change. They want to improve their health, regain balance, and feel more in control of their life. They’re looking for support that’s practical, evidence-based, and compassionate. They come to me because they’re ready to understand what’s really driving their behaviours and make meaningful, lasting changes that align with who they truly are.
My ideal client feels stuck—tired of repeating the same patterns, overwhelmed, and ready for change. They want to improve their health, regain balance, and feel more in control of their life. They’re looking for support that’s practical, evidence-based, and compassionate. They come to me because they’re ready to understand what’s really driving their behaviours and make meaningful, lasting changes that align with who they truly are.
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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.