Chronic Pain Counselling in Barry
I specialise in executive disfunction arising from ADHD/autism/trauma/ pain/ illness complex and traumatic bereavement, and provide an accepting place for people struggling with addiction, especially with those experiencing shame and disconnection from who they really are, for whatever reason, and aim to help them to bring the pieces back together.
Hello there! I'm Sam and I've 20 years' experience in mental health and a lifetime of experience managing ADHD! Many practitioners have no lived experience of ADHD and ASD, making it hard for neurodiverse people to feel truly understood. As a professional neurodiverse woman, I have found that services for people like me are hard to find and so I offer ADHD and Autism specific counselling with life skills (like coaching but specifically related to ADHD symptoms) in a non - judgemental and shame free environment, no matter your background. Please check your spam folder for my email replies if you have used the contact button!
I specialise in executive disfunction arising from ADHD/autism/trauma/ pain/ illness complex and traumatic bereavement, and provide an accepting place for people struggling with addiction, especially with those experiencing shame and disconnection from who they really are, for whatever reason, and aim to help them to bring the pieces back together.
Hello there! I'm Sam and I've 20 years' experience in mental health and a lifetime of experience managing ADHD! Many practitioners have no lived experience of ADHD and ASD, making it hard for neurodiverse people to feel truly understood. As a professional neurodiverse woman, I have found that services for people like me are hard to find and so I offer ADHD and Autism specific counselling with life skills (like coaching but specifically related to ADHD symptoms) in a non - judgemental and shame free environment, no matter your background. Please check your spam folder for my email replies if you have used the contact button!
Hi, I'm Jade.
I work with people who find themselves at a point where life no longer feels familiar — often following a significant change, loss, or life transition. You may feel disconnected from who you are, unsure how you arrived here, or struggling to make sense of what you’re experiencing. You don’t need to have clear answers before starting therapy; sometimes simply knowing that something feels out of balance is enough. My approach is person-centred and holistic, meaning I place your experience at the centre of our work and move at a pace that feels right for you.
Hi, I'm Jade.
I work with people who find themselves at a point where life no longer feels familiar — often following a significant change, loss, or life transition. You may feel disconnected from who you are, unsure how you arrived here, or struggling to make sense of what you’re experiencing. You don’t need to have clear answers before starting therapy; sometimes simply knowing that something feels out of balance is enough. My approach is person-centred and holistic, meaning I place your experience at the centre of our work and move at a pace that feels right for you.
I help clients with stress, anxiety, panic, overwhelm, social anxiety, agoraphobia, worry, overthinking, insomnia, low self-esteem, low confidence, attachment issues, people-pleasing, boundaries, relationships, life crises, illness, bereavement and new beginnings.
My approach is sensitive and flexible - using person-centered, CBT, Somatic CBT, Solution-focussed, mindfulness-based and gentle hypnotherapy approaches to help you explore, question, build a stronger relationship with yourself.
I offer crisis sessions for people experiencing a sudden anxiety spike, overwhelm or life crisis.
1, 1.5 and 2 hour sessions.
I help clients with stress, anxiety, panic, overwhelm, social anxiety, agoraphobia, worry, overthinking, insomnia, low self-esteem, low confidence, attachment issues, people-pleasing, boundaries, relationships, life crises, illness, bereavement and new beginnings.
My approach is sensitive and flexible - using person-centered, CBT, Somatic CBT, Solution-focussed, mindfulness-based and gentle hypnotherapy approaches to help you explore, question, build a stronger relationship with yourself.
I offer crisis sessions for people experiencing a sudden anxiety spike, overwhelm or life crisis.
1, 1.5 and 2 hour sessions.
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
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I support individuals to safely explore their concerns, in a confidential setting. Building a therapeutic relationship may take time, but could offer an opportunity to explore your needs and wants, and decide future goals, based on your values. All sessions are confidential, person-centred, and collaborative.
I support individuals to safely explore their concerns, in a confidential setting. Building a therapeutic relationship may take time, but could offer an opportunity to explore your needs and wants, and decide future goals, based on your values. All sessions are confidential, person-centred, and collaborative.
Specialise in working with late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent adults, chronic illness, chronic pain conditions and hormonal challenges, childhood trauma, burnout and narcissistic abuse.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I offer a unique tailored service to suit your individual needs. Offering person centred talk therapy, compassion focused therapy, expressive therapies, body based focusing and breathworks depending on what works for you. Offering compassion and curiosity to every session. Sliding scale based on personal finances. £35-£65.
Specialise in working with late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent adults, chronic illness, chronic pain conditions and hormonal challenges, childhood trauma, burnout and narcissistic abuse.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I offer a unique tailored service to suit your individual needs. Offering person centred talk therapy, compassion focused therapy, expressive therapies, body based focusing and breathworks depending on what works for you. Offering compassion and curiosity to every session. Sliding scale based on personal finances. £35-£65.
I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
Living with mental or physical health challenges can be incredibly tough—both emotionally and physically. It’s not just the symptoms like anxiety, low mood, pain, or fatigue, but the way it affects everything—your energy, your relationships, and even your sense of self.
I’m here to support you with gentle, effective coping strategies.
I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
Living with mental or physical health challenges can be incredibly tough—both emotionally and physically. It’s not just the symptoms like anxiety, low mood, pain, or fatigue, but the way it affects everything—your energy, your relationships, and even your sense of self.
I’m here to support you with gentle, effective coping strategies.
Are you struggling with issues related to your psychological or physical health such as low mood, anxiety, chronic pain, or depression?
I offer a range of psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Psychological therapy is a collaborative space to explore your difficulties in a safe and confidential setting. I aim to help you better understand your feelings in the context of your past experiences and work towards making positive changes that help to improve your health.
Are you struggling with issues related to your psychological or physical health such as low mood, anxiety, chronic pain, or depression?
I offer a range of psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Psychological therapy is a collaborative space to explore your difficulties in a safe and confidential setting. I aim to help you better understand your feelings in the context of your past experiences and work towards making positive changes that help to improve your health.
It's been the most valuable year of my life and can't thank you enough" - the words of a recent client. I offer a warm, safe, confidential space to explore what brings you. I will never judge you. I have a sliding scale from £25 to £65 varying with your income to make counselling with me as affordable as possible - it should not be the privilege of the well-off. You may be clear what brings or you may just have a sense that life could be so much better. Perhaps it is a new difficulty or something that you have struggled with most of your life. We can explore it all, safely and help you find a better, happier way of living.
It's been the most valuable year of my life and can't thank you enough" - the words of a recent client. I offer a warm, safe, confidential space to explore what brings you. I will never judge you. I have a sliding scale from £25 to £65 varying with your income to make counselling with me as affordable as possible - it should not be the privilege of the well-off. You may be clear what brings or you may just have a sense that life could be so much better. Perhaps it is a new difficulty or something that you have struggled with most of your life. We can explore it all, safely and help you find a better, happier way of living.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
Hi. My name is Krystyna. I am a counsellor who helps people who have experienced traumatic life events to break free from fear (anxiety) and build happy, full of contentment lives. I am fluent in English and Polish and I am confident to work in either language. As a fully qualified and experienced counsellor I can work effectively in a short-term solution-based therapy, (up to twelve sessions) or open-ended counselling, whereby the sessions are paced in line with clients' need and readiness to embrace positive change.
Hi. My name is Krystyna. I am a counsellor who helps people who have experienced traumatic life events to break free from fear (anxiety) and build happy, full of contentment lives. I am fluent in English and Polish and I am confident to work in either language. As a fully qualified and experienced counsellor I can work effectively in a short-term solution-based therapy, (up to twelve sessions) or open-ended counselling, whereby the sessions are paced in line with clients' need and readiness to embrace positive change.
I'm Hayley I am a relational Psychotherapist.
I haved lived and professional experience of neurodivergence and trauma.
I'd like to gently offer you the opportunity to share your story with me.
I believe healing happens when stories are told in safe places.
Within the rush of modern daily life our emotional health is often neglected and this can begin to impact on our wellbeing. I would like to offer you a safe space to sit and talk through whatever may be weighing heavy on your shoulders.
I can help with, Anxiety,Depression,Trauma,ADHD,Autism,Low self-esteem,Family issues,Low self-confidence, romantic and peer relationships.
I'm Hayley I am a relational Psychotherapist.
I haved lived and professional experience of neurodivergence and trauma.
I'd like to gently offer you the opportunity to share your story with me.
I believe healing happens when stories are told in safe places.
Within the rush of modern daily life our emotional health is often neglected and this can begin to impact on our wellbeing. I would like to offer you a safe space to sit and talk through whatever may be weighing heavy on your shoulders.
I can help with, Anxiety,Depression,Trauma,ADHD,Autism,Low self-esteem,Family issues,Low self-confidence, romantic and peer relationships.
If you are: - dealing with a personal crisis; living with distressing circumstances; facing a major life change; finding your usual ways of coping just aren't working so well for you right now; looking for support for personal growth or professional development- then I may be able to help. I work with adults- online and in person- offering psychological therapy to help make sense of and reduce distress associated with mental health symptoms; diagnostic assessment and post diagnostic coaching for neurodivergence; and life coaching. Whatever your goals might be, I offer a safe space to support and encourage you to flourish.
If you are: - dealing with a personal crisis; living with distressing circumstances; facing a major life change; finding your usual ways of coping just aren't working so well for you right now; looking for support for personal growth or professional development- then I may be able to help. I work with adults- online and in person- offering psychological therapy to help make sense of and reduce distress associated with mental health symptoms; diagnostic assessment and post diagnostic coaching for neurodivergence; and life coaching. Whatever your goals might be, I offer a safe space to support and encourage you to flourish.
I have particular experience working with people adjusting to physical health conditions, including long-term illness, and palliative and end-of-life concerns.
Therapy with me is collaborative and thoughtful, we work together to understand what’s going on, develop practical ways of coping, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable. My integrative, evidence-based approach draws on CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and other psychological approaches, adapted to each person’s needs.
I have particular experience working with people adjusting to physical health conditions, including long-term illness, and palliative and end-of-life concerns.
Therapy with me is collaborative and thoughtful, we work together to understand what’s going on, develop practical ways of coping, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable. My integrative, evidence-based approach draws on CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and other psychological approaches, adapted to each person’s needs.
My name is Ciara and I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist offering online CBT and EMDR therapy sessions across the UK.
Having worked for the NHS for nearly 10 years with a range of clients from all walks of life, I’m now stepping into the world of private practice to support anyone who may be struggling and wanting a safe space to share and process their feelings.
I work online with individuals aged 18+ and have a particular interest in the following:
Occupational wellbeing;
Stress / Burnout;
Depression;
Trauma, PTSD, adversity;
Depression;
Anxiety and Worry;
Low Self-Esteem;
Perfectionism.
My name is Ciara and I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist offering online CBT and EMDR therapy sessions across the UK.
Having worked for the NHS for nearly 10 years with a range of clients from all walks of life, I’m now stepping into the world of private practice to support anyone who may be struggling and wanting a safe space to share and process their feelings.
I work online with individuals aged 18+ and have a particular interest in the following:
Occupational wellbeing;
Stress / Burnout;
Depression;
Trauma, PTSD, adversity;
Depression;
Anxiety and Worry;
Low Self-Esteem;
Perfectionism.
As a Gestalt trainee psychotherapist, I offer a warm, deeply supportive space for you to explore whatever is currently significant in your life. I understand that reaching out for therapy can be challenging, and I will meet you with care and curiosity.
My approach is firmly rooted in the present moment, focusing on your immediate experience—thoughts, emotions, sensations, and how they manifest in your body. We will use therapeutic inquiry to explore your lived experience and identify recurrent patterns. As awareness develops, we can creatively experiment with new ways of being.
As a Gestalt trainee psychotherapist, I offer a warm, deeply supportive space for you to explore whatever is currently significant in your life. I understand that reaching out for therapy can be challenging, and I will meet you with care and curiosity.
My approach is firmly rooted in the present moment, focusing on your immediate experience—thoughts, emotions, sensations, and how they manifest in your body. We will use therapeutic inquiry to explore your lived experience and identify recurrent patterns. As awareness develops, we can creatively experiment with new ways of being.
Coming to therapy can seem like a big step. But in my experience with clients, it is usually the beginning of a liberating time when past and present concerns can be expressed and understood with emotions examined and transmuted. Learning how to accept and navigate difficult life situations can be really beneficial, as you discover what choices are available to you in how to handle difficult emotions and thought patterns. Many of our core beliefs were formed when we were young and not fully conscious of the choices we were making about our world. Therapy gives you the chance to look at yourself and your issues in new ways.
Coming to therapy can seem like a big step. But in my experience with clients, it is usually the beginning of a liberating time when past and present concerns can be expressed and understood with emotions examined and transmuted. Learning how to accept and navigate difficult life situations can be really beneficial, as you discover what choices are available to you in how to handle difficult emotions and thought patterns. Many of our core beliefs were formed when we were young and not fully conscious of the choices we were making about our world. Therapy gives you the chance to look at yourself and your issues in new ways.
I know what it is like to have mental health issue. I am wounded healer myself. I have a grown up daughter who had suffered severe depression in her life. I am really keen to work with BAME community. Being an Asian, I totally empathise with current trauma that is being experienced within the community.
I know what it is like to have mental health issue. I am wounded healer myself. I have a grown up daughter who had suffered severe depression in her life. I am really keen to work with BAME community. Being an Asian, I totally empathise with current trauma that is being experienced within the community.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, anxious, low, numb, have lost a relationship or something important to you and you don’t know how to go forward, or feel like life is moving too fast, I am ready to listen to you with understanding and openness.
I work with clients who are trying to make sense of how their past is affecting their present. Perhaps you know that something in your childhood is still impacting you and you want to understand it more or figure out how to make a change.
I am particularly passionate about helping clients who have experienced spiritual or religious abuse and know the deep impact this has.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, anxious, low, numb, have lost a relationship or something important to you and you don’t know how to go forward, or feel like life is moving too fast, I am ready to listen to you with understanding and openness.
I work with clients who are trying to make sense of how their past is affecting their present. Perhaps you know that something in your childhood is still impacting you and you want to understand it more or figure out how to make a change.
I am particularly passionate about helping clients who have experienced spiritual or religious abuse and know the deep impact this has.
I have lived experience of neurodivergence and chronic illness, having been late diagnosed as Autistic and ADHD, along with a rare autoimmune condition.
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
I have lived experience of neurodivergence and chronic illness, having been late diagnosed as Autistic and ADHD, along with a rare autoimmune condition.
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
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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.