I support adults who are struggling with chronic pain and the emotional impact that often comes with it.

Living with ongoing pain can affect many areas of life. You may feel anxious, low, frustrated, exhausted, or as though you have lost confidence in your body and in yourself.

My work is to help you make sense of what is happening, reduce the impact pain is having on daily life, and help you feel more in control again.

I mainly work with people living with chronic pain and the wider difficulties that often come with it.

This can include:

• long-term pain conditions
• fibromyalgia
• back pain
• migraines or headaches
• anxiety linked to pain
• fear of movement or flare-ups

Pain is not “just physical”. It can affect sleep, mood, relationships, work, confidence and day-to-day life. My approach takes the whole person into account.

I offer sessions online and, where appropriate, in person.

Some people prefer the ease and comfort of talking from home, while others feel better meeting face to face. We can decide together what is most appropriate depending on your needs and circumstances.

If you are unsure which would suit you best, that is absolutely fine. We can talk that through together.

The first consultation is a chance for us to talk about what has been happening for you and what kind of support you are looking for.

You do not need to prepare anything complicated. We would simply talk about:

• the difficulties you have been experiencing
• how pain or related symptoms are affecting your life
• what you have already tried
• what you would like help with

It is also a chance for you to ask questions and get a sense of whether this feels right for you.

There is no pressure. The first step is simply about understanding your situation and deciding what may be most helpful.

Sessions are designed to give us enough time to talk things through properly without feeling rushed.

If you get in touch, I can explain the session length and practical details clearly before we arrange anything, so you know what to expect.

This varies from person to person.

Some people come for a smaller number of sessions around one specific difficulty. Others find it helpful to have support over a longer period, especially if pain has been affecting many areas of life for some time.

At the start, we would look at what you need and agree a sensible way forward. This is about finding the level of support that is right for you.

No — you do not need a referral to get in touch.

You also do not need to have everything neatly explained or labelled before making contact. If you are living with pain, distress, fear, uncertainty, or the impact of a long-term health condition, we can start from where you are.

If you are unsure whether my support would be suitable, you are very welcome to ask.

I work with people online and also offer in-person support where appropriate.

If you would prefer to meet face to face, I can let you know the current options when you get in touch.

The best first step is to get in touch through the contact page.

You can send me a short message explaining a little about what has been happening for you, and I will come back to you about the next step and arranging an initial consultation.

You do not need to write a lot. A simple message is absolutely fine.

That is very common.

Many people feel uncertain before reaching out, especially if they have been struggling for a long time, have tried lots of things already, or are worried they may not be understood.

You do not need to be completely sure before making contact. Sometimes the first step is simply having an initial conversation and seeing whether this feels like the right kind of support for you.

If I believe another type of support would suit you better, I would always be honest about that.