Chronic Pain Therapists in London, ON
Do you experience chronic pain? Have you been diagnosed with a chronic illness? Chronic pain / illness can impact so many areas of your life - your ability to work, maintain your home or garden, and participate in activities with your family and friends. Living with chronic pain / illness can be exhausting, overwhelming and so very frustrating. Many people who experience daily pain begin to struggle with stress, anxiety and /or depression, which increases their pain and makes it even harder to cope. Worried that group therapy "isn't for you"? I invite you to give us a chance to show you how enjoyable and helpful it can be.
Do you experience chronic pain? Have you been diagnosed with a chronic illness? Chronic pain / illness can impact so many areas of your life - your ability to work, maintain your home or garden, and participate in activities with your family and friends. Living with chronic pain / illness can be exhausting, overwhelming and so very frustrating. Many people who experience daily pain begin to struggle with stress, anxiety and /or depression, which increases their pain and makes it even harder to cope. Worried that group therapy "isn't for you"? I invite you to give us a chance to show you how enjoyable and helpful it can be.
Michelle Duwyn
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Have you found yourself feeling stuck, getting pulled into all-too-familiar patterns of worry, anxiety, low mood, pain, or dissatisfying relationships? Do you find yourself often having self-critical thoughts or struggling with not-good-enough-ness? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, PTSD, or chronic pain? Are you an adult child of an emotionally immature parent? Are you experiencing or healing from narcissistic abuse? Are you a caring professional, a highly sensitive, or an empathic person, who feels overwhelmed and burnt out, and has lost sight of yourself and your needs?
Have you found yourself feeling stuck, getting pulled into all-too-familiar patterns of worry, anxiety, low mood, pain, or dissatisfying relationships? Do you find yourself often having self-critical thoughts or struggling with not-good-enough-ness? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, PTSD, or chronic pain? Are you an adult child of an emotionally immature parent? Are you experiencing or healing from narcissistic abuse? Are you a caring professional, a highly sensitive, or an empathic person, who feels overwhelmed and burnt out, and has lost sight of yourself and your needs?
Booking for September. I work with adults and children impacted by trauma, crisis, loss, illness and other life challenges. Having worked for years surrounded by trauma and alongside first responders, I discovered that healing often begins with taking a moment for yourself and having support of someone who can help us navigate the pain. To get a better sense of what to expect, envision our sessions like friendly conversations where we address challenging issues using the tools I have, always aiming for you to leave feeling lighter and more grounded than when we began.
Booking for September. I work with adults and children impacted by trauma, crisis, loss, illness and other life challenges. Having worked for years surrounded by trauma and alongside first responders, I discovered that healing often begins with taking a moment for yourself and having support of someone who can help us navigate the pain. To get a better sense of what to expect, envision our sessions like friendly conversations where we address challenging issues using the tools I have, always aiming for you to leave feeling lighter and more grounded than when we began.
Gillian Fish
Occupational Therapist, BSc(OT), OTReg, (Ont)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6G (Online Only)
Are you living with chronic pain or chronic conditions? Chronic pain and illness can make it difficult to participate in the things you need and want to do everyday. It can make it challenging to be productive, leave the house, engage in family activities, socialize and most importantly, to experience enjoyment in your day to day life. If you are looking to make changes, to build a more fulfilling and engaged life with chronic pain/illness, I am here to help.
Are you living with chronic pain or chronic conditions? Chronic pain and illness can make it difficult to participate in the things you need and want to do everyday. It can make it challenging to be productive, leave the house, engage in family activities, socialize and most importantly, to experience enjoyment in your day to day life. If you are looking to make changes, to build a more fulfilling and engaged life with chronic pain/illness, I am here to help.
When you are struggling with your mental health, the anguish can feel unbearable. Perhaps you’ve been lost in depression or have been living with persistent anxiety. Your body might ache, or hold chronic pain. You might have lost a loved one through a death or through relational breakdown, and you are struggling to cope with the grief of such a dramatic change to your life. Maybe a loved one is facing terminal illness and you have deep sorrow or questions about what happens next. You might be a trauma survivor looking to rebuild your life. If any of these issues apply to you, I can help you.
When you are struggling with your mental health, the anguish can feel unbearable. Perhaps you’ve been lost in depression or have been living with persistent anxiety. Your body might ache, or hold chronic pain. You might have lost a loved one through a death or through relational breakdown, and you are struggling to cope with the grief of such a dramatic change to your life. Maybe a loved one is facing terminal illness and you have deep sorrow or questions about what happens next. You might be a trauma survivor looking to rebuild your life. If any of these issues apply to you, I can help you.
Natalie- London Trauma Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N6B (Online Only)
When you have experienced trauma, your whole system can feel challenged day to day. You might struggle with persistent anxiety, feelings of shame and hopelessness and have a bleak outlook on the future. You can feel exhausted by your circumstances and truly at a loss for how to change or heal. Trauma impacts your thinking, your happiness, your quality of life and your joy. You can often find yourself engaging in behaviours that don't serve you, trying to numb out or manage the pain. It can feel hard to get close to anyone. It can be so hard to trust yourself, or other people. I completely understand, and I help people change daily.
When you have experienced trauma, your whole system can feel challenged day to day. You might struggle with persistent anxiety, feelings of shame and hopelessness and have a bleak outlook on the future. You can feel exhausted by your circumstances and truly at a loss for how to change or heal. Trauma impacts your thinking, your happiness, your quality of life and your joy. You can often find yourself engaging in behaviours that don't serve you, trying to numb out or manage the pain. It can feel hard to get close to anyone. It can be so hard to trust yourself, or other people. I completely understand, and I help people change daily.
Corey Janke
Registered Social Worker, MEd, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience with assisting individuals to cope with the following challenges: acquired and chronic illness; terminal illness; chronic pain; life transitions; acute and post-traumatic stress; abuse; anxiety; depression; grief - death, loss of relationship, employment, low self esteem; sexual orientation and identification issues.
For the past thirty-three years, I have counselled and supported a diverse range of individuals who are challenged with emotional and psychological issues. I am a qualified clinical social worker in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have an exceptionally strong commitment to helping individuals and their families optimize overall function and mental health through a collaborative therapeutic journey that focuses on the individual's inter/intrapersonal strengths and develops new skills and strategies.
I have extensive experience with assisting individuals to cope with the following challenges: acquired and chronic illness; terminal illness; chronic pain; life transitions; acute and post-traumatic stress; abuse; anxiety; depression; grief - death, loss of relationship, employment, low self esteem; sexual orientation and identification issues.
For the past thirty-three years, I have counselled and supported a diverse range of individuals who are challenged with emotional and psychological issues. I am a qualified clinical social worker in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have an exceptionally strong commitment to helping individuals and their families optimize overall function and mental health through a collaborative therapeutic journey that focuses on the individual's inter/intrapersonal strengths and develops new skills and strategies.
I provide counselling to individual adults and teens facing a variety of challenges including anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and chronic illness and pain. I am calm, compassionate and experienced. I’ve worked in the field for over 20 years and provide confidential services in a caring and supportive environment.
I provide counselling to individual adults and teens facing a variety of challenges including anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and chronic illness and pain. I am calm, compassionate and experienced. I’ve worked in the field for over 20 years and provide confidential services in a caring and supportive environment.
When you're ready to start working on yourself and heal from past pain, reach out to me for a free consultation.
There’s a lot that holds us back from trying therapy. We may think we need a serious problem to see a therapist. But therapy is for everyone. Because, as humans, we experience sadness, grief, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. The only qualification to go to therapy is to be human. You may ask, why not talk to a friend? Because friends aren’t properly trained to listen. And the healing begins the moment you feel properly heard. As you attend therapy, patterns emerge, insights appear, wounds open up, and traumas are acknowledged. Going to therapy is an investment in your human potential and betterment. It is a sign of sanity.
When you're ready to start working on yourself and heal from past pain, reach out to me for a free consultation.
There’s a lot that holds us back from trying therapy. We may think we need a serious problem to see a therapist. But therapy is for everyone. Because, as humans, we experience sadness, grief, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. The only qualification to go to therapy is to be human. You may ask, why not talk to a friend? Because friends aren’t properly trained to listen. And the healing begins the moment you feel properly heard. As you attend therapy, patterns emerge, insights appear, wounds open up, and traumas are acknowledged. Going to therapy is an investment in your human potential and betterment. It is a sign of sanity.
London Centre for Trauma Therapy
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, RP-Q, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London, ON N6B
The LCTT is an award-winning psychotherapy clinic. We understand your pain- depression, anxiety, stress, overwhelm. We know you're tired of living the same old story, that you want to move on from the past but don't know how. When your parenting, relationships and happiness are all suffering, you need change and you need help. It is so frustrating when you wonder, "what is wrong with me?!" or- you know what's wrong, but have no idea how to change. Maybe the ways you have tried before have failed you, or only lasted a little while. Take a breath- you're in the right spot and we are going to help you transform.
The LCTT is an award-winning psychotherapy clinic. We understand your pain- depression, anxiety, stress, overwhelm. We know you're tired of living the same old story, that you want to move on from the past but don't know how. When your parenting, relationships and happiness are all suffering, you need change and you need help. It is so frustrating when you wonder, "what is wrong with me?!" or- you know what's wrong, but have no idea how to change. Maybe the ways you have tried before have failed you, or only lasted a little while. Take a breath- you're in the right spot and we are going to help you transform.
Accepting new clients! Individual and couples counselling. I believe that every person has the ability to heal from past and current pain and it has been my great privilege to be a part of people's healing for over 20 years. I am a Registered Psychotherapist that has worked with clients experiencing a variety of struggles including: trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions and stress management. I offer an integrative and tailored approach that meets each person's individual needs.
Accepting new clients! Individual and couples counselling. I believe that every person has the ability to heal from past and current pain and it has been my great privilege to be a part of people's healing for over 20 years. I am a Registered Psychotherapist that has worked with clients experiencing a variety of struggles including: trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions and stress management. I offer an integrative and tailored approach that meets each person's individual needs.
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Nanthi Psychology & Wellness
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
London, ON N6E (Online Only)
, anxiety, panic), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), adjustment to medical illness, adjustment to stressful life changes (e.
The Virtual Psychology Clinic by Nanthi Psychology & Wellness is an online clinic that offers virtual therapy (psychotherapy) for individuals of all ages (children, teenagers, and adults) that live in Ontario, Canada and are struggling with mental health issues (and in-person psychoeducational assessments for ages 6-25 in Toronto and London, ON). Dr. Abi Kandasamy and Dr. Jillian Glasgow specialize in treating children and adolescents and Dr. Daniela Gonzalez and Dr. Subie Sawashima specialize in treating adults and older adults. Ask us about direct billing insurers.
, anxiety, panic), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), adjustment to medical illness, adjustment to stressful life changes (e.
The Virtual Psychology Clinic by Nanthi Psychology & Wellness is an online clinic that offers virtual therapy (psychotherapy) for individuals of all ages (children, teenagers, and adults) that live in Ontario, Canada and are struggling with mental health issues (and in-person psychoeducational assessments for ages 6-25 in Toronto and London, ON). Dr. Abi Kandasamy and Dr. Jillian Glasgow specialize in treating children and adolescents and Dr. Daniela Gonzalez and Dr. Subie Sawashima specialize in treating adults and older adults. Ask us about direct billing insurers.
My passion is working with adults experiencing trauma, life transitions, adjustment to illness, grief, relationship challenges.
Immediate, In Person availability. Sometimes, life becomes more than we can comfortably manage. We may feel unfulfilled, sad, irritable, worried and disconnected from who we are, who we love and the life we want to live. We may feel powerless to change our situation. However, change is possible! I work collaboratively with people of all ages, honoring their unique experiences while simultaneously supporting them to increase strategies and build resiliency and confidence. Whether it is a slight ‘tweak’ or a deeper concern you wish to explore, I am happy to provide support.
My passion is working with adults experiencing trauma, life transitions, adjustment to illness, grief, relationship challenges.
Immediate, In Person availability. Sometimes, life becomes more than we can comfortably manage. We may feel unfulfilled, sad, irritable, worried and disconnected from who we are, who we love and the life we want to live. We may feel powerless to change our situation. However, change is possible! I work collaboratively with people of all ages, honoring their unique experiences while simultaneously supporting them to increase strategies and build resiliency and confidence. Whether it is a slight ‘tweak’ or a deeper concern you wish to explore, I am happy to provide support.
Maybe, you would like to go deeper into your psyche to find comfort and healing from your emotional pain.
Has work stress been keeping you up at night? Do you feel stuck, frustrated, and drained? What about your relationships? Are you feeling sad, anxious, or unsure? Have you gone through a recent life transition, such as leaving for post-secondary, a job change, or retirement? Perhaps you’ve endured the loss of a loved one or a special pet. Maybe you have a health issue, or are a senior, trying to navigate the loss of some functionality. Or are you someone who has struggled with sharing something from your past and feel that it may be time to discuss it?
Maybe, you would like to go deeper into your psyche to find comfort and healing from your emotional pain.
Has work stress been keeping you up at night? Do you feel stuck, frustrated, and drained? What about your relationships? Are you feeling sad, anxious, or unsure? Have you gone through a recent life transition, such as leaving for post-secondary, a job change, or retirement? Perhaps you’ve endured the loss of a loved one or a special pet. Maybe you have a health issue, or are a senior, trying to navigate the loss of some functionality. Or are you someone who has struggled with sharing something from your past and feel that it may be time to discuss it?
I support self growth as you work with life challenges---Including: self esteem issues, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, loss and grief, depression, physical illness, anxiety, and general unhappiness .
This is a very confusing time...it is normal to be struggling to get your balnce.Understanding your enneagram number can support you to get direction.. My work with individuals is a mind-body approach . You will given assistance to explore, identity and change unhealthy patterns of feelings, thoughts and behaviours. I will assist you to ground yourself and offer support to move towards your future. I encourage people to work individually and participate in groups. Personal work in groups can enrich your experience ... group experiences includes time-limited groups, open - ended groups and intensive workshops.
I support self growth as you work with life challenges---Including: self esteem issues, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, loss and grief, depression, physical illness, anxiety, and general unhappiness .
This is a very confusing time...it is normal to be struggling to get your balnce.Understanding your enneagram number can support you to get direction.. My work with individuals is a mind-body approach . You will given assistance to explore, identity and change unhealthy patterns of feelings, thoughts and behaviours. I will assist you to ground yourself and offer support to move towards your future. I encourage people to work individually and participate in groups. Personal work in groups can enrich your experience ... group experiences includes time-limited groups, open - ended groups and intensive workshops.
Welcome. Seeking support and guidance can be challenging yet very rewarding as you begin this journey. I value a respectful, therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and supportive of your unique needs and goals as we discover personal strengths and work on areas for growth, enhanced coping, clarity and life enrichment. The overall goal for therapy is to nurture emotional well-being through the acknowledgement and care of issues related to feelings, behaviors, and life experiences that are currently affecting day to day functioning. Specialty in chronic illness, caregiver support, grief and new beginnings.
Welcome. Seeking support and guidance can be challenging yet very rewarding as you begin this journey. I value a respectful, therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and supportive of your unique needs and goals as we discover personal strengths and work on areas for growth, enhanced coping, clarity and life enrichment. The overall goal for therapy is to nurture emotional well-being through the acknowledgement and care of issues related to feelings, behaviors, and life experiences that are currently affecting day to day functioning. Specialty in chronic illness, caregiver support, grief and new beginnings.
Dr. Otchet is a psychologist who works in private practice in London, Ontario. She sees adults presenting with a range of health and/or mental health concerns, including medical and/or psychological disability, acute and/or chronic pain, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and gender dysphoria. She has particular interests in adjustment to illness and injury, in trauma and resilience, and in coping with life transitions. She also has interest in working with first responders and their adult family members, as well as people who work in health care.
Dr. Otchet is a psychologist who works in private practice in London, Ontario. She sees adults presenting with a range of health and/or mental health concerns, including medical and/or psychological disability, acute and/or chronic pain, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and gender dysphoria. She has particular interests in adjustment to illness and injury, in trauma and resilience, and in coping with life transitions. She also has interest in working with first responders and their adult family members, as well as people who work in health care.
For over 10 years, I have worked with mental health, addiction, and concurrent disorders in the community, public and private sectors. For the past 6 years, I worked mainly with individuals who have sustained brain injuries from a motor vehicle accident, I also have experience working with individuals who are challenged by chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, OCD and depression. In the last year, I developed a keen interest in psychedelic enhanced psychotherapy, and have became certified through the MindSetting Institute, I am currently an associate delivering psychedelic enhanced psychotherapy with MindSetting institute.
For over 10 years, I have worked with mental health, addiction, and concurrent disorders in the community, public and private sectors. For the past 6 years, I worked mainly with individuals who have sustained brain injuries from a motor vehicle accident, I also have experience working with individuals who are challenged by chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, OCD and depression. In the last year, I developed a keen interest in psychedelic enhanced psychotherapy, and have became certified through the MindSetting Institute, I am currently an associate delivering psychedelic enhanced psychotherapy with MindSetting institute.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
London, ON N6A (Online Only)
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
First Step Men's Therapy (No Waitlist)
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6B (Online Only)
Our specializations include: alcohol use, stress, ADHD, relationship issues, men's issues, grief, career guidance, addiction, trauma and PTSD, video game addiction, sleep or insomnia, sex therapy, infidelity, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.
Many men reach moments in life when they feel stuck; when previous ways of coping are no longer working, especially in relationships; when they feel there is no one they can turn to for help. You may be feeling stuck, lost, disconnected, isolated, broken - to name a few. Many men wait too long for help. The good news is that with the willingness and courage to take the first step, change is possible. It doesn't have to be this way! Many men share that through the course of our work together they feel more empowered, present, hopeful, confident, and in alignment with who they are. Book a free 20 minute consultation with us today!
Our specializations include: alcohol use, stress, ADHD, relationship issues, men's issues, grief, career guidance, addiction, trauma and PTSD, video game addiction, sleep or insomnia, sex therapy, infidelity, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.
Many men reach moments in life when they feel stuck; when previous ways of coping are no longer working, especially in relationships; when they feel there is no one they can turn to for help. You may be feeling stuck, lost, disconnected, isolated, broken - to name a few. Many men wait too long for help. The good news is that with the willingness and courage to take the first step, change is possible. It doesn't have to be this way! Many men share that through the course of our work together they feel more empowered, present, hopeful, confident, and in alignment with who they are. Book a free 20 minute consultation with us today!
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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.