Online Chronic Pain therapists in Port Alberni, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Dave Vass
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor: RCC
Coming from a biopsychosocial perspective to symptoms, we can explore the possible roots to these chronic pain conditions by attending to the mind-body connection via somatic psychotherapy interventions.
7 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Kimberly Davidson | Katalyst Integrated Trauma Treatment
Counsellor/Therapist, RCS, MTC, RTC, SEP, CCTP, CCISM, CFRC, CATP, NARM
Quite often chronic pain and illness are a result of developmental or shock trauma. Some times it is the reverse. Knowing the difference and how they work, makes a difference in healing process.
20 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Somatic Healing Arts, Psychotherapy and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (qualifying), MA-ExAT
Chronic pain and illness affect not just the body, but the mind and emotions as well. They can show up as tension, fatigue, stress, or a sense of being disconnected from one’s body. Approaches like art therapy and sensorimotor therapy gently engage both body and mind, helping release stored tension, improve bodily awareness, manage emotional stress, and foster a greater sense of resilience, agency, and well-being despite ongoing health challenges.
9 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you are living with chronic pain or illness, you may feel exhausted in ways that are hard to explain. The ongoing physical discomfort, medical appointments, and uncertainty can impact your mood, relationships, identity, and sense of control. You may grieve the version of life you once had as you adapt to new limitations.
At Selah Counselling, we recognize that chronic pain and illness affect both body and mind. We provide a compassionate space where you can process frustration, grief, fear, and fatigue without feeling dismissed. Our work includes support for the nervous system, coping strategies for flare-ups, pacing skills, and help rebuilding a sense of agency in your current reality. The goal is not to deny the hardship, but to strengthen resilience, increase emotional steadiness, and help you live with greater clarity and hope even within ongoing physical challenges.
29 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Kim Alscher
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RCC
I am certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and have completed extensive training in other evidence-based mind-body approaches to overcoming chronic pain, fatigue and other neuroplastic symptoms. I am also a person with lived experience of chronic pain and ME/CFS, who has seen profound improvements through the use of Pain Reprocessing Therapy and other mindfulness-based techniques. Because of this, I have strong foundation of knowledge and tools to support clients navigating similar challenges.
17 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Semra Lamky, Emotional Peace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), MACP, Bsc
I support individuals living with chronic pain and illness by offering a compassionate, validating space to process the emotional and psychological impact of ongoing physical challenges. Chronic conditions can affect every part of life—identity, relationships, mental health, and daily functioning. Using a trauma-informed, holistic approach, I help clients manage stress, cope with limitations, and reconnect with a sense of control and meaning. Together, we work to build emotional resilience and improve overall well-being, even in the face of ongoing physical symptoms.
3 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Sarah Bickle
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy., R.P.
Chronic pain or illness can impact every aspect of your life. Having lived with chronic illness myself and supported others through their journey, I understand the daily challenges of managing physical pain while maintaining emotional and mental well-being. My approach integrates both traditional therapy and somatic techniques, helping you cope with the emotional impact of chronic illness. Together, we can work on strategies that ease both physical discomfort and the mental burdens that often accompany chronic conditions.
6 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Kendra Shaw
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Living with chronic pain can impact every aspect of your life, from your mood to your relationships and sense of self. I offer a compassionate, holistic approach that recognizes the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies for coping with pain, address the emotional toll it can take, and build resilience for daily living. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to reclaim your well-being. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone, healing and hope are possible.
8 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Chronic pain or illness affects more than just the body—it can take a toll on your mental health. We support clients in processing the emotional impact of ongoing health issues and finding new ways to cope. Together, we work to improve your overall well-being and resilience.
8 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Shemina Jeraj
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
I have many years of Oncology experience which has given me in-depth knowledge in a patient's journey through cancer. Cancer not only affects an individual but it affects their family and a wide circle of caregivers. Finding the right support in this challenging time can be beneficial for the individual's mental, emotional as well as physical health whether you are dealing with cancer or are a caregiver for someone going through cancer.
8 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Shaunna Grams, Grams Counselling Services Inc.
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Research has made great head way with the complexity and often frustrating experience of chronic conditions. Your physical and mental health are connected. You can not influence one without influencing the other. How you direct your attention, thoughts, and regulate stress greatly impacts your experience of pain and health related conditions.
15 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Ekta Abhay Lather
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Chronic pain is a challenging and often overwhelming condition that can deeply affect your life. It is characterized by persistent discomfort lasting longer than three months, even after injuries or underlying issues have healed. This pain can arise from various conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, or neuropathy, and it can significantly diminish your quality of life.
If you are living with chronic pain, you might find yourself facing physical limitations, emotional distress, and difficulties with daily activities. This can create a frustrating cycle that often leads to feelings of isolation.
It's important to know that you are not alone in this struggle. Managing chronic pain frequently requires a holistic approach, which may include medical treatments, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and emotional support. Finding coping strategies, like mindfulness practices and stress management techniques, can be vital in helping you regain a sense of control and improve your overall well-being. Remember, taking small steps toward management can make a big difference in your journey.
4 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Clayre Sessoms
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, ATR-BC
Living with chronic pain or illness fundamentally changes your relationship with your environment, a reality compounded by a medical system that frequently dismisses marginalised or complex identities. I offer a slow, gentle online space in Vancouver to process the complex emotional grief, nervous system exhaustion, and isolation that physical suffering brings. Together, we will use somatic tracking to listen to your body's messages with kindness, moving toward a collaborative and compassionate relationship with your physical self.
8 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Do you sometimes feel hopeless in living a rich and full-filling life due to debilitating pain or illness? If so, I can assure you there are ways to still experience pleasure despite the hardships. A fundamental part of therapy involves helping you express your pain as well as find different ways of relating to it. Rather than relate to the pain in ways that interfere with your lifelong goals of happiness and growth I help you work with your pain in a different way. The models that I predominantly use for this area of focus are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy. As we connect these models to your unique experiences of pain or illness, you may discover that even though discomfort is present, it does not have to take over or disrupt the type of life that you would like to live. If you are somebody experiencing chronic pain or illness, I would be happy to work with you and devise a treatment plan that will help to distill hope for a new and improved future. Feel free to contact me, it is never too late to make positive changes in your life.
15 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Alex Henderson
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, B.A
I bring lived experience and both with chronic illness and pain as well as an intimate knowledge of how therapy can interface with these experiences. I recognise the grief and rage that can become key markers of our lives when we experience these conditions and I understand how anger and sadness can become braided and fused when we think about our bodies and our health. Nothing is too much for me to hear and everything is welcome when we discuss health.
1 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Manupriya Mehra
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)(ACCT), B.A., M.A. Psychology ( India)
Living with chronic pain or long-term illness can affect emotional wellbeing, identity, relationships, and daily functioning. I support individuals in coping with the emotional impact of ongoing pain, stress, and uncertainty. Through a trauma-informed and mind–body approach, we focus on emotional regulation, stress reduction, pacing, and restoring a sense of control and resilience while living with physical limitations.
24 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
We support individuals living with chronic pain or illness. Therapy focuses on emotional resilience, coping strategies, and improving quality of life while navigating ongoing physical and emotional challenges.
3 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Arne Pedersen - Hypnotherapy Victoria
Hypnotherapist, RCCH
Living with chronic pain or long-term illness can be physically exhausting and emotionally overwhelming. Beyond the symptoms themselves, many people find their nervous system becomes stuck in a state of vigilance, tension, or struggle, making it difficult for the body to rest, regulate, and heal.
From a mindfulness-based perspective, pain is often understood as the body’s way of communicating that something needs attention or change. When signals from the body are ignored or pushed through over time, the nervous system may respond by amplifying those signals — not as punishment, but as an attempt to be heard and protected.
Thoughts, emotions, and perception also play an important role. Ongoing fear, resistance, pessimism, or self-judgment can be reflected in the body as tension and unease, much like waking from a bad dream with the body still holding fear. Over time, this lack of internal ease can interrupt the body’s natural flow and regulation, contributing to persistent pain.
Chronic pain also commonly goes hand-in-hand with disrupted or poor-quality sleep. When the body doesn’t have enough opportunity to rest deeply, its ability to repair, replenish, and heal is reduced, which can further reinforce pain and fatigue.
In our work together, the focus is on gently restoring a sense of safety, awareness, and ease within the body. Through mindfulness practices, breath awareness, and body-based attention, clients learn how to relate differently to physical sensations, reduce resistance, and support the nervous system in settling.
Hypnotherapy can further support this process by helping update subconscious protective patterns and creating felt experiences of calm and safety that also support more restorative rest. While this work does not replace medical care, many people find that as regulation improves, both pain and sleep begin to shift in more supportive ways.
15 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Kai DeMaeyer, Talk with Kai Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Q)
Living with chronic pain or illness changes not just your body, but your sense of who you are and what you can count on. I work with clients navigating grief, identity shifts, medical trauma, and the relational weight of being ill in a world that prefers you to get better quickly. Therapy here isn't about acceptance as a destination. It's about having somewhere honest to put all of it.
1 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
As a psychotherapist specializing in chronic pain and illness, my passion lies in providing support, understanding, and guidance to individuals facing these challenges. I recognize the complex nature of chronic pain and illness, as I suffer myself. Pain and illness profound impact it can have on your emotional well-being. Together, we will explore the unique experiences and emotions that arise from living with chronic pain or illness. In a safe and compassionate environment, I will help you navigate the emotional rollercoaster, providing tools and strategies to cope with pain-related anxiety, depression, grief, and frustration. Through a person-centered approach, we will work collaboratively to identify and build upon your strengths, fostering resilience and a sense of empowerment. I am committed to providing you with a holistic and integrated therapeutic approach, drawing from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and relaxation exercises. Together, we will create a customized treatment plan that addresses both your physical and emotional well-being, helping you to reclaim control over your life and find meaning and fulfillment despite the challenges you face.
9 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Chronic Pain therapists in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada average 9 years of experience and charge around $156 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Chronic Pain or Illness (100%), Anxiety or Fears (93%), and Loss or Grief (85%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$156
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Chronic Pain or Illness |
| 93% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 85% | Loss or Grief |
| 84% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Depression |
| 79% | Stress |