Empowering Lives Through Psychotherapy for Chronic Pain
At Health Triangle, we understand that chronic pain is more than just a physical condition—it’s a persistent, often invisible struggle that affects every aspect of a person’s life. Whether the result of injury, illness, neurological conditions, or pain syndromes like fibromyalgia, chronic pain can deeply impact your mental health, relationships, self-image, and overall quality of life.
Our psychotherapy services offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach to help individuals living with chronic pain understand the mind-body connection, manage emotional distress, and reclaim a sense of agency and meaning in life.
Understanding Chronic Pain and Its Psychological Impact
Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists beyond the normal healing period—usually longer than three to six months. It often becomes a condition in its own right, accompanied by emotional and cognitive challenges that are just as significant as the physical sensations.
Common psychological effects of chronic pain include:
- Anxiety and fear of movement or worsening pain
- Depression and emotional exhaustion
- Anger, frustration, or hopelessness
- Sleep disturbances and fatigue
- Reduced self-worth and loss of identity
- Social isolation and relationship strain
At Health Triangle, we recognise that chronic pain affects the whole person—not just the body. Psychotherapy provides a safe space to explore these challenges and develop tools for living well with pain.
Personalised Psychotherapy for Chronic Pain
Effective treatment of chronic pain involves addressing both physical symptoms and their psychological impact. Our tailored therapeutic approach helps you build awareness, develop new coping strategies, and shift your relationship with pain, so it no longer dominates your life.
Your care may include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviours related to pain.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support psychological flexibility and values-based living, even with ongoing discomfort.
- Mindfulness and body-based techniques to reduce reactivity to pain and foster present-moment awareness.
- Pain education and self-management strategies to reduce fear and increase confidence in managing symptoms.
- Grief and identity work to process the losses and adjustments associated with chronic illness.
- Relaxation and nervous system regulation tools, including breathwork and guided imagery.
A Holistic, Mind-Body Approach to Pain Care
We view chronic pain through a biopsychosocial lens, acknowledging the complex interplay between physical sensations, emotional experiences, lifestyle factors, and neurological processes. Our holistic approach supports the mind-body system as a whole, without judgment or pressure.
We work with you to:
- Cultivate compassionate self-care and reduce self-criticism around limitations.
- Understand and manage the impact of stress and trauma on pain sensitivity.
- Restore balance, boundaries, and meaning in your daily routines and relationships.
- Support integration of complementary practices such as gentle movement, pacing, and sensory awareness.
- Promote resilience and emotional strength, even in the presence of pain.
Supporting You and Your Support Network
Chronic pain often affects not only the individual, but also their loved ones. We offer support for partners, caregivers, and family members, helping them better understand the emotional toll of chronic pain and how to provide meaningful support without reinforcing pain-related patterns.
A Safe, Empowering Space for Healing
At Health Triangle, we provide a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where you are believed, supported, and encouraged to take your healing at your own pace. We understand that chronic pain can lead to feeling unheard or dismissed—but here, your experience matters.
We’re not here to “fix” you. We’re here to walk with you, offering evidence-based strategies, emotional support, and hope for a fuller, more meaningful life—regardless of your level of pain.
You are not your pain. We are here to help you reconnect with who you are beyond it.
