Helping you to...manage chronic pain
End the struggle with chronic pain and reclaim a full and active life.
Constant pain encroaches on all aspects of life and may lead to withdrawing from cherished hobbies and sporting activities, an inability to work anymore or problems with personal and intimate relationships. It may impact on your sleep, make you anxious and erode your confidence. Interests, pastimes and passions no longer seem to matter and it is the pain that dominates our thoughts and emotions.
Above all, there is a dehumanising element to living in constant pain. Clients often say “This isn’t me” or “I don’t recognise myself anymore”.
A life that revolves around coping with pain affects not only you but also the people around you. There is an increasing feeling amongst pain specialists - and also growing evidence in the scientific journals - that reduction of emotional distress can reduce pain transmission, which in turn reduces the intensity of the pain you experience.
My framework to help you manage chronic pain will revolve around the following five skills:
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Build up an understanding of chronic pain
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Optimise your relationship with reality
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Learn to calm body and mind
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Create a balanced and sustainable lifestyle
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Gain coping skills to use when needed
These skills will help you manage your chronic pain and appreciate life again in all its aspects. While breathing techniques will quieten the mind and induce a relaxation response, ACT can help you to refocus how you see your pain issues and reduce the emotional distress surrounding it.
CBT assists with re-evaluating your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in response to chronic pain. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and meditative techniques help reduce the perception of pain and build awareness of the moment-to-moment experience.
Hypnosis is another important element to include in your recovery - it's a tool proven effective for pain management for centuries and is endorsed by the majority of national and international medical associations.
While I cannot guarantee to erase your pain entirely, I firmly believe that reframing your thoughts, establishing what matters in life and living in the present moment has a positive impact on how you perceive your pain, which in turn will improve your quality of life - and usually the intensity of pain as well.
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A unique approach
Due to the personal nature of therapy, it's difficult to prescribe simply a "one size fits all" approach for a specific issue. My approach involves a blend of various therapy techniques, tailored specifically to provide you with the support and guidance that I feel would benefit you.
If you have any questions about the modalities mentioned below, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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What can I expect to invest?After the free consultation, every session* (including the longer introduction) is charged at £115 (€135), or £103.50 if you commit to 5 sessions at once (£517.50 / €675). My sessions tend to take between 1h - 1h30 and you will receive an email afterwards recapping what we discussed and agreed, as well as a copy of the recording if there is one. What you will also be investing in is time, attention and the intention to better your state of wellbeing. The attitude you bring to the treatment is enormously important. A client/therapist relationship is fundamentally collaborative: we work together to help you make the changes you would like to see in your life. The more positive and motivated you are, and the more time you invest outside the therapy room implementing what we discussed, the quicker you will feel the results. Your role in this process is more vital than mine, I am just your guide in this process. * Be aware if you are surfing around to compare prices that a typical ‘therapy hour’ lasts only 50 minutes elsewhere.
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What payment methods do you accept?Payment can be made by bank transfer: Payments in Pounds Sterling can be made out to Teal Therapy Mettle Sort Code 23-69-72 Account No. 27285364 Payments in Euros can be made out to Anneleen De Clercq KBC IBAN: BE83 7360 2785 3515
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Do you offer payment plans?If you are a student, on a low income or in difficult circumstances we can come to an arrangement, please get in touch to discuss.
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Can I pay using private medical healthcare?An increasing number of private medical insurers and Private Health Cash Plans in the UK cover hypnotherapy so it is worth checking whether it is included in your plan. Those which do will usually recognise CNHC registration for reimbursement, of which I am a member. Always check with your insurance provider first as specific levels of coverage and annual limits may apply.
