Pain Management
Psychological support for living with chronic or persistent pain
Chronic pain can affect every part of life. Whether you’re living with fibromyalgia, back pain, nerve pain, arthritis or ongoing symptoms that fluctuate day‑to‑day, long‑term pain can impact your mood, relationships, sleep, energy and confidence. Because pain is often invisible, many people also feel misunderstood or unsupported.
Therapy offers a space to understand your unique pain experience and build practical, evidence‑based strategies that support daily life, emotional wellbeing and a sense of control.
Conditions I Support
I work with clients experiencing a wide range of pain‑related conditions, including:
Fibromyalgia
Chronic back or neck pain
Arthritis and rheumatological pain (read more here)
Neuropathic pain
Headaches and migraines
Pain related to long‑term health conditions
Pain after injury or surgery
Pain without a clear medical cause
If your condition isn’t listed, feel free to get in touch.
Understanding Persistent Pain
Long‑term pain is influenced by many interconnected factors, including:
Stress and emotional tension
Sleep quality
Fatigue and burnout
Thoughts, beliefs and expectations
Activity levels and pacing
Previous experiences of pain
This does not mean pain is imagined. It reflects the strong connection between mind and body — and helps identify ways to reduce the impact pain has on you.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy can support you to:
Manage flare‑ups with greater confidence
Reduce stress, tension and fear associated with pain
Improve pacing and energy management
Re‑engage with meaningful activities
Build resilience and emotional stability
Develop practical coping tools that fit your lifestyle
Improve communication with family, friends and healthcare teams
The aim isn’t to ignore pain — but to help you live more fully alongside it.
Therapeutic Approaches
I use evidence‑based approaches commonly recommended in pain services, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Supports pacing, behaviour change and reducing unhelpful pain‑related thinking patterns.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helps you navigate difficult sensations while staying connected to what matters.
Mindfulness & Relaxation Strategies
Reduces nervous system activation, stress and pain‑amplifying tension.
These approaches can complement physiotherapy, medical care, exercise programmes or other treatments you may be receiving.
Get in Touch
If you are struggling with persistent pain and would like support that focuses on both emotional wellbeing and daily functioning, I’d be happy to help.