If you are reading this it might be because you (or someone you know) is experiencing physical pain and you are looking at options for help with it. If you are suffering from chronic pain you don’t need me to tell you how tiring, difficult and distressing it can be and how much of an impact it can have on your daily life as well as mental and emotional wellbeing.
Individual experiences of living with pain can vary greatly, but some of the key psychological effects that you might be experiencing are
Additional factors to the impact of living with pain
Can Hypnotherapy help with pain management?
There are resources available to help you manage these challenges and improve your overall well-being, one of them being Hypnotherapy. The use of Hypnotherapy in pain management is one of the best documented and evidenced uses of hypnosis because changes in pain perception and experience can be reported and measured. Before embarking on any Hypnotherapy for pain management it is important to see your Dr to make sure that you are receiving any treatment needed for the source of the pain such as medication of physical therapy. Any good Hypnotherapist will want to make sure you are under a Dr’s care before working on pain relief with you. They should also be willing to work in collaboration with your Dr and have experience in working with clients for pain management.
Some ways hypnosis can be used for pain management
Pain, particularly chronic pain, is a significant issue in Scotland, impacting individuals, healthcare systems and the economy. Here are some key statistics
Prevalence
Impact
Healthcare Utilisation
If you are experiencing pain, in sessions, I will guide you through the process of how to manage it better so you can move from coping to thriving.
‘I originally saw Paula in order to get help with losing weight and painful joints, not only have I lost nearly 2 stone but I also changed many bad eating habits. Her help has transformed my life, she has taught me skills that can help me cope much better with many situations, from losing weight, sleep problems, general positive thinking, pain control and relaxation. I never thought it would be as easy as it has been. I can’t thank her enough.’ Anne F