Chronic Pain or Illness

Dr Michelle Nyangereka

Psychologist, CPsychol

Living with chronic pain or illness can feel like an endless struggle, affecting every aspect of your life, from your physical well-being to your emotional health. Dr Michelle Nyangereka understands the unique challenges you face, and is here to offer you the support, guidance, and understanding you need to reclaim your life. Michelle specialises in working with individuals who are navigating the complex terrain of chronic pain and illness. Whether you're dealing with fibromyalgia, arthritis, migraines, or any other chronic condition, we're here to help you find relief, resilience, and hope. Using a holistic approach that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of your condition, Michelle will work collaboratively with you to explore coping strategies, manage pain symptoms, and enhance your overall quality of life. Through evidence-based techniques such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and relaxation techniques, Michelle will empower you to cultivate resilience, reduce stress, and cultivate a sense of well-being. Her goal is to help you not only manage your symptoms but also thrive in spite of them. Together, you will explore ways to adapt to your new normal, redefine your sense of identity, and discover new sources of meaning and fulfilment in your life. Living with chronic pain or illness can feel isolating, but you don't have to face it alone. With Michelle's support and guidance, you can find strength, resilience, and hope on your journey towards healing and well-being. Take the first step towards reclaiming your life today. Contact Dr Michelle Nyangereka to schedule an appointment and begin your journey towards a brighter, more empowered future

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9 Years Experience

Online in Alcester, England

Chronic Pain or Illness

Dr Grenville Major

Therapist, MBchB, MRCpsych, MSc psychological therapies

Not all pain has its origin in the physiology of the body. Pain can be psychological and this can manifest in the body. There is ample scientific evidence for effectiveness of therapy in helping people manage the pain both physical and psychological. I would like to meet with you to see what can be done to help you. This will enable us to get to know each other and see if we can work together. It’s important for you to work with someone you trust and feel safe with.

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43 Years Experience

Online in Alcester, England

Chronic Pain or Illness

Kyle Davies

Psychologist, BSc MPhil CPsychol AFBPsS

Over the last 20 years I have worked extensively with sufferers of chronic fatigue and pain conditions such as ME, CFS, Adrenal Fatigue, Post-Viral Fatigue and fibromyalgia. Leading edge scientific evidence suggests that symptoms of these conditions result from changes, irregularities or dysfunctions within the mid-brain and limbic-hypothalamic-pituitary system. In academic terms this is known as the HPA axis, and is made up of the hypothalamus gland, located at the base of the brain; the pituitary gland, also located in the brain; and the adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys. The hypothalamus links the nervous system and the endocrine system, it stimulates the pituitary gland to produce hormones and the adrenal gland to produce cortisol and epinephrine (commonly known as adrenaline). The HPA axis is a major part of the neuroendocrine system that controls and regulates almost everything to do with human survival, including digestion and appetite, sleep cycles, the immune system, mood and emotions, sexual behaviour, body temperature, energy storage and expenditure. It also communicates with several regions of the brain, including the amygdala, which generates fear in response to danger, and with the hippocampus, which plays an important part in memory formation as well as in mood and motivation. In addition, the HPA axis forms part of a complex feedback system that is constantly responding to the environment both internally and externally. In response to the information it receives, the HPA axis regulates and controls the chemicals and hormones that affect body systems. So what we can begin to see is that when irregularities are evident in these brain regions it wreaks havoc throughout the entire body – and this results in the experience of symptoms from mild to severe. In order to recover from chronic fatigue and pain symptoms we need to understand and address the CAUSE of the irregularities within the HPA axis and mid-brain structures. The first step in this process is to fully embrace the mind-body paradigm where we move away from the notion of the head and body, or psychological and physical, as being separate entities, rather we see them as one flowing interconnected system. The next step is to redefine the nature of emotion, an energy in motion, and it’s role as a feedback mechanism within body and brain. As a complex physiological process, the emotional system directly modulates brain function. Blockages within the emotional system and the emotional memory system are coded within the mid brain structures. It is these blockages that result in hypothalamic and other mid brain irregularities and dysfunction. My treatment protocol is underpinned by this new theoretical framework and understanding of the emotional system and it’s role, function and impact on the immune, endocrine and autonomic nervous systems via the HPA axis. The process involves implementing a series of tools and techniques that are designed to identify and unblock the emotional system and recode emotional memory. Energy-Flow Coaching™ deals directly with the cause of symptoms and gives you the knowledge and guidance you need to take charge of your recovery and attain health and vitality.

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25 Years Experience

Online in Alcester, England