Chronic Pain Therapists in South Bruce Peninsula, ON
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Our next intro " Chronic Pain Toolbox" workshop is April 4, 2024.
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.
Our next intro " Chronic Pain Toolbox" workshop is April 4, 2024.
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.
My approach aims to improve the connection between your body and mind and re-train your central nervous system to organically move toward balance when wellness has been impacted by physical or mental health concerns, persistent pain, chronic illness/women's health, overwhelming life events, and trauma.
My therapeutic approach with individuals rests on the belief that everyone is doing the best they can with the tools and resources they have at any given moment. I provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space to be seen, heard, and understood. My mission is to provide clients with an accessible and supportive space to reclaim their bodies and empower their own health and healing with an emphasis on choice and safety.
My approach aims to improve the connection between your body and mind and re-train your central nervous system to organically move toward balance when wellness has been impacted by physical or mental health concerns, persistent pain, chronic illness/women's health, overwhelming life events, and trauma.
My therapeutic approach with individuals rests on the belief that everyone is doing the best they can with the tools and resources they have at any given moment. I provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space to be seen, heard, and understood. My mission is to provide clients with an accessible and supportive space to reclaim their bodies and empower their own health and healing with an emphasis on choice and safety.
Jeffi Farquharson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Owen Sound, ON N4K (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
EMDR, along with Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting, are approaches that can help take the pain, heat, and "ick factor" out of overwhelming and traumatic experiences.
If you are dealing with the fallout of having been betrayed or violated by an important person or institution in your life, therapy can help you make sense of it all and begin to find healing. Life experiences like this can leave you feeling overwhelmed and questioning everything you thought you knew about yourself and the world. You might even wonder if anything can really help. I support people who are working through anxiety, burnout, ADHD, grief, trauma, OCD, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, religious abuse, dissociation, interpersonal violence, and more. People of all genders, sexualities, and abilities are warmly welcomed.
EMDR, along with Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting, are approaches that can help take the pain, heat, and "ick factor" out of overwhelming and traumatic experiences.
If you are dealing with the fallout of having been betrayed or violated by an important person or institution in your life, therapy can help you make sense of it all and begin to find healing. Life experiences like this can leave you feeling overwhelmed and questioning everything you thought you knew about yourself and the world. You might even wonder if anything can really help. I support people who are working through anxiety, burnout, ADHD, grief, trauma, OCD, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, religious abuse, dissociation, interpersonal violence, and more. People of all genders, sexualities, and abilities are warmly welcomed.
Robin Julie Dewhurst
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Th, (SCP)RP
Verified Verified
Owen Sound, ON N4K
I have experience working with grief and addictions and chronic pain.
Most of us want the same things in life- purposeful living, harmonious relationships, peace. We want a sense of love and belonging. We want to be happy. Choices, transitions and challenges in life can be hard to navigate on our own but there are peaceful resolutions and ways to overcome our internal blocks and core beliefs, our over- thinking and self esteem. We are all capable of self- healing especially when we activate our powerful subconscious using theta healing and hypnosis.
I have experience working with grief and addictions and chronic pain.
Most of us want the same things in life- purposeful living, harmonious relationships, peace. We want a sense of love and belonging. We want to be happy. Choices, transitions and challenges in life can be hard to navigate on our own but there are peaceful resolutions and ways to overcome our internal blocks and core beliefs, our over- thinking and self esteem. We are all capable of self- healing especially when we activate our powerful subconscious using theta healing and hypnosis.
Green Peak Therapy | Lynn Izzard
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owen Sound, ON N4K
Together, we can work through the flurry of emotions – like frustration, sadness, anger, and pain – so you can move forward, happier, more connected, and alive.
Are you stuck or struggling in life? Feelings like anxiety, fear, anger, depression, and hopelessness can linger after stressful, tragic events or losses. I want to help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. As Gabor Maté reminds us, “Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you”. In accepting that ‘we’ are not our circumstance, we can rise and become better able to secure a sense of peace and connection with ourselves and our loved ones. The goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Together, we can work through the flurry of emotions – like frustration, sadness, anger, and pain – so you can move forward, happier, more connected, and alive.
Are you stuck or struggling in life? Feelings like anxiety, fear, anger, depression, and hopelessness can linger after stressful, tragic events or losses. I want to help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. As Gabor Maté reminds us, “Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you”. In accepting that ‘we’ are not our circumstance, we can rise and become better able to secure a sense of peace and connection with ourselves and our loved ones. The goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
NFB doesn’t treat any specific condition or disorder, but it helps increase efficiency and reorganizes function of the brain and is commonly used to help ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, trauma, substance use, chronic pain, and migraines.
Hi, I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree and over 10 years clinical experience. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults in a variety of settings; as a psychometrist (completing psycho-educational assessments), as a Youth Counsellor, and as a Community Adult Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor. My passion is Neurofeedback (NFB), a form of biofeedback which allows you to target and strengthen key brain circuits with real-time feedback. Check out this video https://www.centerforbrain.com/what-is-neurofeedback-video/
NFB doesn’t treat any specific condition or disorder, but it helps increase efficiency and reorganizes function of the brain and is commonly used to help ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, trauma, substance use, chronic pain, and migraines.
Hi, I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree and over 10 years clinical experience. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults in a variety of settings; as a psychometrist (completing psycho-educational assessments), as a Youth Counsellor, and as a Community Adult Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor. My passion is Neurofeedback (NFB), a form of biofeedback which allows you to target and strengthen key brain circuits with real-time feedback. Check out this video https://www.centerforbrain.com/what-is-neurofeedback-video/
Angela Daw
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, CCC, CCTSI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dobbinton, ON N0H (Online Only)
Is trauma ruining your life? You've come to the right place. Are you feeling constant pain, easily triggered, or disconnected from things you once loved? Facing a major life shift and questioning who you are? Maybe you've lost someone dear, and the loneliness feels overwhelming, or you’re struggling to manage emotions when life doesn't go as planned. If any of this hits home, let’s talk. As a trauma specialist, I help clients build self-compassion and tap into their inner strength to heal, connect, and achieve their goals.
Is trauma ruining your life? You've come to the right place. Are you feeling constant pain, easily triggered, or disconnected from things you once loved? Facing a major life shift and questioning who you are? Maybe you've lost someone dear, and the loneliness feels overwhelming, or you’re struggling to manage emotions when life doesn't go as planned. If any of this hits home, let’s talk. As a trauma specialist, I help clients build self-compassion and tap into their inner strength to heal, connect, and achieve their goals.
Deborah Webster
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, BEd, MEd, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Owen Sound, ON N4K
Change is difficult, even more so when it is not in your plan. During this unprecedented time of world change, you may be noticing your own emotional, physical and behavioural differences. These changes may be symptoms of present or past anxiety, depression or grief. If left unattended, these symptoms will eventually impact your relationships and overall well-being. You do not have to travel this unique journey on your own. I will provide a non-judgmental, caring and, hopeful environment. I strive for an authentic experience, for you to be heard and, ensure that you know your concerns are valued and understood.
Change is difficult, even more so when it is not in your plan. During this unprecedented time of world change, you may be noticing your own emotional, physical and behavioural differences. These changes may be symptoms of present or past anxiety, depression or grief. If left unattended, these symptoms will eventually impact your relationships and overall well-being. You do not have to travel this unique journey on your own. I will provide a non-judgmental, caring and, hopeful environment. I strive for an authentic experience, for you to be heard and, ensure that you know your concerns are valued and understood.
Tayra MacMillan
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owen Sound, ON N4K
Whatever thinking and behaviours you find problematic that have become interwoven in your daily living, you can unlearn. It will not be easy to learn new behaviours, ways of thinking, and communication, but the brain is capable of forming new pathways. You are capable of change. A lot of hard work and introspection are involved, and you may experience setbacks. This is part of healing. I am here to help in this process to make connections from your past, guide you in your present and support you to take charge to improve the outcomes of your future.
Whatever thinking and behaviours you find problematic that have become interwoven in your daily living, you can unlearn. It will not be easy to learn new behaviours, ways of thinking, and communication, but the brain is capable of forming new pathways. You are capable of change. A lot of hard work and introspection are involved, and you may experience setbacks. This is part of healing. I am here to help in this process to make connections from your past, guide you in your present and support you to take charge to improve the outcomes of your future.
Elizabeth Muehlbacher
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Shallow Lake, ON N0H
Waitlist for new clients
If you are looking to start or expand your journey towards mental wellness, I can help. Whether you have a specific mental health concern, experienced a trauma or stressful life event, or feel that things just seem a bit "off", counselling can help everyone in a variety of ways. I can help you better understand yourself and your actions/reactions to your environment, which allows space for a calmer, clearer life path. Therapeutic exploration and re-establishing connection to our 'felt sense' (our mind-gut-body connection) can provide the safety, relief and empowerment needed to heal and move forward.
If you are looking to start or expand your journey towards mental wellness, I can help. Whether you have a specific mental health concern, experienced a trauma or stressful life event, or feel that things just seem a bit "off", counselling can help everyone in a variety of ways. I can help you better understand yourself and your actions/reactions to your environment, which allows space for a calmer, clearer life path. Therapeutic exploration and re-establishing connection to our 'felt sense' (our mind-gut-body connection) can provide the safety, relief and empowerment needed to heal and move forward.
Catharine M Crawford
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Elgin, ON N0H
My goal is to create a safe environment for you to be able to share about what's important to you. Through a listening process, I will explore with you about what is holding you back from living a full and healthy life. We will be able to discuss the effect of your concerns upon you, your relationships, your work and your outlook. I am interested in how your past has contributed to your current scenario, and your view of the future. According to your needs, I employ Mindfulness and Self Compassion in Psychotherapy, DBT, ACT & CBT skills, Emotion-focused therapy & EMDR Therapy, including EMDR Flash Technique, and Flash Forward.
My goal is to create a safe environment for you to be able to share about what's important to you. Through a listening process, I will explore with you about what is holding you back from living a full and healthy life. We will be able to discuss the effect of your concerns upon you, your relationships, your work and your outlook. I am interested in how your past has contributed to your current scenario, and your view of the future. According to your needs, I employ Mindfulness and Self Compassion in Psychotherapy, DBT, ACT & CBT skills, Emotion-focused therapy & EMDR Therapy, including EMDR Flash Technique, and Flash Forward.
Jessica Cragg
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Owen Sound, ON N4K
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety, Depression and Trauma Therapist: You’ve experienced distressing event(s) that have impacted your ability to move forward. You fluctuate between feelings of worry, sadness and hopelessness. At night you have difficulty sleeping and throughout the day you experience constant reminders of the event. You feel the world is unsafe so you avoid certain situations, places and people and you have a hard time trusting others. You want nothing more than to be able to feel calm and experience happiness again. If you’re ready to break the cycle and build confidence in yourself, you’ve landed on the right profile.
Anxiety, Depression and Trauma Therapist: You’ve experienced distressing event(s) that have impacted your ability to move forward. You fluctuate between feelings of worry, sadness and hopelessness. At night you have difficulty sleeping and throughout the day you experience constant reminders of the event. You feel the world is unsafe so you avoid certain situations, places and people and you have a hard time trusting others. You want nothing more than to be able to feel calm and experience happiness again. If you’re ready to break the cycle and build confidence in yourself, you’ve landed on the right profile.
I am a great listener and I'm able to meet clients where they're at, through a holistic, flexible, person-centered approach. I'm trained in a number of specific therapies and am able to pull from various models to meet client interests and needs. I regularly check in with clients, to ensure that they feel they are progressing within their identified goal areas.
I am a great listener and I'm able to meet clients where they're at, through a holistic, flexible, person-centered approach. I'm trained in a number of specific therapies and am able to pull from various models to meet client interests and needs. I regularly check in with clients, to ensure that they feel they are progressing within their identified goal areas.
Katie Beres
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BScN, HBSc
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Thornbury, ON N0H
My goal as a Registered Psychotherapist is to empower individuals to overcome challenges and discover their inner strength, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives. With a belief in tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet each patient's unique needs, I draw upon a wide range of theoretical frameworks, ensuring that my clients receive a personalized and holistic approach to therapy.
My goal as a Registered Psychotherapist is to empower individuals to overcome challenges and discover their inner strength, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives. With a belief in tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet each patient's unique needs, I draw upon a wide range of theoretical frameworks, ensuring that my clients receive a personalized and holistic approach to therapy.
Krista McCorkindale
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owen Sound, ON N4K
You are tired of feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or pulled down by grief. You are looking for a warm, safe and supportive therapist with skills to help you to begin unraveling the hard stuff. You want to feel empowered to use strategies to cope with challenges from the past or ones that you are currently facing. Your ultimate goal is to feel less burdened with difficult thoughts and feelings so that you can be more present and engaged in your life and relationships.
You are tired of feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or pulled down by grief. You are looking for a warm, safe and supportive therapist with skills to help you to begin unraveling the hard stuff. You want to feel empowered to use strategies to cope with challenges from the past or ones that you are currently facing. Your ultimate goal is to feel less burdened with difficult thoughts and feelings so that you can be more present and engaged in your life and relationships.
Therapy for Postpartum Dads - Care Cultivator
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q), PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Elgin, ON N0H
So, maybe someone close has suggested you talk to someone—or maybe you’ve heard “postpartum” mentioned, and it’s brought you here. If you’re here to ease loved ones’ worries, or because you’re wondering if these feelings are typical for new dads, one thing’s clear: a major shift has happened in your life.
So, maybe someone close has suggested you talk to someone—or maybe you’ve heard “postpartum” mentioned, and it’s brought you here. If you’re here to ease loved ones’ worries, or because you’re wondering if these feelings are typical for new dads, one thing’s clear: a major shift has happened in your life.
So many of us have learned to shut down emotions in order to carry on. You may have noticed that this can only last so long. You do not need to have a mental health diagnosis in order to access therapy. All that is needed is the desire for personal and relational growth. We heal via safe re-connection with other humans - your story deserves to be listened to.
So many of us have learned to shut down emotions in order to carry on. You may have noticed that this can only last so long. You do not need to have a mental health diagnosis in order to access therapy. All that is needed is the desire for personal and relational growth. We heal via safe re-connection with other humans - your story deserves to be listened to.
I would like to provide a safe space for you to openly talk about what's going on in your life. We can work together using different techniques, such as DBT, CBT, and mindfulness to learn how to cope more effectively and improve interpersonal skills. I provide a safe space for members of all sexualities, races, and ethnicities.
I would like to provide a safe space for you to openly talk about what's going on in your life. We can work together using different techniques, such as DBT, CBT, and mindfulness to learn how to cope more effectively and improve interpersonal skills. I provide a safe space for members of all sexualities, races, and ethnicities.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who provides assessment, treatment, and consultation to children, teens and adults. My areas of practice Include; cognitive difficulties, ADHD, anxiety disorders, individual or family counselling, depression, trauma and learning disorders. I have offices in Port Elgin and Owen Sound. I accept referrals from physicans, and also from patients, insurance companies, health care providers, and related professionals. I enjoy working collaboratively with other health care providers.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who provides assessment, treatment, and consultation to children, teens and adults. My areas of practice Include; cognitive difficulties, ADHD, anxiety disorders, individual or family counselling, depression, trauma and learning disorders. I have offices in Port Elgin and Owen Sound. I accept referrals from physicans, and also from patients, insurance companies, health care providers, and related professionals. I enjoy working collaboratively with other health care providers.
Willow Grove Counselling Centre For Transformation
Registered Social Worker, BA Hons, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owen Sound, ON N4K (Online Only)
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, therapy provides tools to navigate concerns like depression or anxiety while for others it offers a forum in which to explore and strengthen interpersonal relationships. You don’t need to be in a debilitating crisis to get support. Whatever your reason for reaching out you are deserving of support and we look forward to meeting you to discuss your unique needs. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you feel safe.
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, therapy provides tools to navigate concerns like depression or anxiety while for others it offers a forum in which to explore and strengthen interpersonal relationships. You don’t need to be in a debilitating crisis to get support. Whatever your reason for reaching out you are deserving of support and we look forward to meeting you to discuss your unique needs. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you feel safe.
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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.