Chronic Pain therapists in Sydney, NSW
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Chronic Pain
Tony O'Loughlin
Registered Psychotherapist, GradDip Psychotherapy, BA (Social Science), Trauma Informed Somatic Facilitator, PACFA member
Chronic pain and illness can often be associated with underlying issues - childhood trauma, self-worth and self-compassion. We work together to learn about the origins of your pain and illness and the wisdom it holds to bring about transformation.
5 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Rakan Himadeh
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, ISP Candidate
Chronic pain often reflects a nervous system stuck in activation or survival responses (fight/flight/freeze). SE helps regulate these states, release held tension, and reduce the body’s stress load, which can ease pain and improve overall functioning.
4 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
The Becoming Practice
Counsellor/Therapist, M Couns; BSocSc (Psychology)
I support clients living with chronic illness or persistent pain by exploring the emotional, mental, and practical challenges that come with it. Together, we develop coping strategies, build resilience, and find ways to live more fully and meaningfully despite ongoing health challenges.
0 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Soc.Ser. (Couns) Dist, Dip. Couns, Trauma Informed Yoga Cert, Pranayama Cert, Nidra Cert
I work primarily from a Rogerian or Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session.
Due to my background in nursing and mental health, I have a good understanding of various diagnoses and how they impact the person and the potential impacts for those around them required to support them. This makes it easier for you to not feel you need to provide detailed explanation the diagnosis, rather focusing on what you actually wish to discuss to use your session time in a way that fits best for you. If I have any question about the diagnosis etc, I will only ask specifically regarding that missing piece of information to assist my understanding so I can support you best.
I am able to utilise specific somatic (mind/body) therapy techniques within the therapy session to support greater healing of many health issues including chronic pain, which for many clients can be eliminated completely.
My aim is to then assist you with your life difficulties to restore balance, happiness and inner peace with various techniques of 'talk therapy' and somatic (mind/body) healing methods, along with offering practical strategies that may be useful where suitable and desired by you. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Irene Valis
Counsellor/Therapist, Gestalt Psychotherapist, PACFA Certified Counsellor, Life Coach
I experienced chronic fatigue at the beginning of motherhood which lasted for up to 6 years. After many consultations and trying various supplements, restrictive diets and mindset shifts, I felt like I wasn't making meaningful progress.
Over time, I came to understand the role my nervous system, stress and the way I was relating to my body were playing in my experience.
Through my own personal journey and professional training, I have supported many women navigating experiences of hip and back pain, headaches, migraines, sweating, insomnia, fatigue, brain fog, IBS and Long COVID.
If you have an open mind and want to develop greater agency in how you understand and respond to your experience, I would love to support you in this process of awareness, regulation and resourcing with the potential to support greater ease, mobility and wellbeing.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW
Chronic Pain
Shareen Birges
Registered Social Worker, BASS, GDYMH, MSW
I have experience working with people with chronic pain & illness & know the delicate balance that is needed to manage these issues. My person centered & strengths based practice helps me to support a person's individual needs & to support their families. I also specialise in working with individuals & their families around their cancer experience, including end of life care.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW
Chronic Pain
Mind Health
Psychologist, Psychologists & Allied Health Experts
Living with chronic pain or illness presents daily challenges that extend beyond physical discomfort, impacting emotional and psychological well-being. At Mind Health, our compassionate team employs evidence-based therapies, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based Pain Management (MBPM), to address these multifaceted challenges. By integrating mindfulness practices and promoting psychological flexibility, we aim to help individuals reduce the impact of pain on their lives, enhance coping strategies, and improve overall quality of life. Our holistic approach acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind and body, empowering clients to navigate their health journey with resilience and support.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW
Sydney's high cost of living, competitive job market, and population density create significant ongoing stress for residents, with therapists frequently addressing housing anxiety, burnout, and the pressures of maintaining relationships in a fast-paced city. The city has large Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Lebanese communities, and culturally competent and multilingual therapists are in consistent demand across its diverse suburban and inner-city neighbourhoods. Sydney's mental health landscape is supported by institutions including Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Black Dog Institute at UNSW, with a large private therapy community serving the CBD, Inner West, Northern Beaches, and Eastern Suburbs. Medicare rebates through Mental Health Treatment Plans make a significant number of sessions partially subsidised for eligible residents.
Chronic Pain therapists in Sydney, NSW Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Sydney, NSW average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (58%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (58%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 74% |
In Person and Online |
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| 26% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 58% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 58% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 53% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 53% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 53% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 79% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Men |
| 58% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 47% | Buddhist |