Individual Counselling
How Does Counselling Help with Chronic Pain and Health Conditions
Chronic pain and health conditions impact us in complex ways challenging us not only physically, but socially, emotionally and spiritually. Within this turmoil and pain we often feel alone, invalidated by professionals and those close to us, but you aren’t alone.
Many experience an overwhelming range of emotions: anger, anxiety, depression, grief. Many face barriers to participating in passions or activities that have long supported and added joy. Many have to navigate changing roles and relationships. Many find historical trauma and toxic stress is brought forward and amplifies and intensifies pain and ill health
Counselling can offer a safe compassionate space for you to grieve, explore and learn. Working together with a therapist may involve:
- processing trauma and toxic stress in a safe compassionate space, untangling your past from your present
- learning mindfulness, pacing and distress tolerance techniques to support your ability to cope
- drawing on motivational tools to support for difficult lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, sleep and substance use. Exploring acceptance, perseverance and meaningful rebuilding
If you are curious and want to explore therapy for your chronic pain a little more, please call our office or book online to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to answer questions and get a sense of whether Tara is the right fit for your needs.
Pricing (before tax):
15 minute phone consult - FREE
60 minutes - $225