Chronic Pain therapists in Comox Valley, BC
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Chronic Pain
Teo Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CCC, RP (Qualifying)
Chronic pain and illness can often be intertwined with past trauma, as our bodies can "keep the score" of emotional and physical stress. I specialize in helping clients manage chronic pain and illness by exploring how unresolved trauma may contribute to their physical symptoms. Through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I guide clients in processing traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact, and helping the body release stored tension. Alongside EMDR, I use mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques to empower clients to regain control over their health and well-being. Together, we’ll work on alleviating the emotional burden of chronic pain, promoting healing, and enhancing quality of life.
6 Years Experience
Online in Comox Valley, BC (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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 Comox Valley, BC
Chronic Pain
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 Comox Valley, BC
Chronic Pain
Your Story Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, CCC, RMFT, RSW, RP
Living with Chronic Pain and Illness can be isolating and lonely, our therapists can help you identify the roots of your struggles and create a custom treatment plan to overcome them. Head over to our website to learn more!
10 Years Experience
Online in Comox Valley, BC
Chronic Pain
Meredith Dow
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CPC
As a covid-conscious therapist, I want to ensure that Meadowinds is a safe space for clients who are vulnerable or suffering from chronic illness.
Our current dystopian reality can bring up so many feelings of grief, loneliness, despair, anger... and yet often the supports and resources we've relied on in the past to help us through challenges are not as accessible today.
Whether you want a safe space to process your own emotions, losses, and challenges with the ongoing pandemic, or you just want a therapist who won't pathologise your precautions as you seek support for other concerns, I'm here for you.
At Meadowinds, sessions are available either in person with masking or on an online video platform from the comfort of your home.
Current office protocols include running an air purifier with HEPA filtration, staggering sessions to limit contact in the waiting room, and transitioning to an online session if symptomatic.
15 Years Experience
Online in Comox Valley, BC
Chronic Pain therapists in Comox Valley, BC Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Comox Valley, BC average 9 years of experience and charge around $155 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (60%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (57%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$155
Accept insurance
69%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 60% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 57% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 57% | Somatic Therapy |
| 52% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 51% | Narrative Therapy |
| 48% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 52% | Men |
| 51% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | Asian |