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Pain Management.

Pain Management.

Pain is the body’s way of protecting you from injury or alternatively can occur when you are seriously injured.   Your brain and nerves work in tandem to tell you there’s a problem and you respond accordingly.  There are different types of pain including Acute short term pain you experience when you cut your finger for example, pain and discomfort associated when you are sick and then there is Chronic Pain or Persistent Pain. A pain that won’t go away for an extended period of time and can interrupt your daily life. 

Chronic Pain can eventuate from an injury due to an accident, health conditions that attack the Central Nervous System, such as Lymes Disease but in some cases there is no physical reason for the pain.  Chronic Pain can be caused by an overstimulated Central Nervous System or over active pain receptors in the brain which means surgery is not a solution.  

As well as being a physical sensation, chronic pain comprises psychological and emotional factors and can be difficult to identify the root cause. Chronic pain can affect any part of the body and can feel unrelenting, impacting sleeping, social or professional interaction, or an overall sense of wellbeing.

Some common symptoms may include:

  • Burning pain
  • Joint or nerve pain
  • Sleep issues and/or fatigue
  • Loss of stamina or energy, due to decreased physical activity
  • Digestion issues
  • Musculoskeletal tension
  • Increased heart rate or blood pressure
  •  Increase stress levels
  •  Anxiety, depression, and mood swings

Pain is the body’s way of protecting you from injury or alternatively can occur when you are seriously injured.   Your brain and nerves work in tandem to tell you there’s a problem and you respond accordingly.  There are different types of pain including Acute short term pain you experience when you cut your finger for example, pain and discomfort associated when you are sick and then there is Chronic Pain or Persistent Pain. A pain that won’t go away for an extended period of time and can interrupt your daily life. 

Chronic Pain can eventuate from an injury due to an accident, health conditions that attack the Central Nervous System, such as Lymes Disease but in some cases there is no physical reason for the pain.  Chronic Pain can be caused by an overstimulated Central Nervous System or over active pain receptors in the brain which means surgery is not a solution.  

As well as being a physical sensation, chronic pain comprises psychological and emotional factors and can be difficult to identify the root cause. Chronic pain can affect any part of the body and can feel unrelenting, impacting sleeping, social or professional interaction, or an overall sense of wellbeing.

How Our Team Can Help

If you have experienced any of these symptoms it's important to seek treatment from a medical professional. At UnboxedPride, our therapists can support you with evidence based interventions proven to be effective for pain management recovery. This may include:

  • Work with you to help understand the root causes of the identified thought patterns leading to chronic pain
  • Developing a future vision or attainable goals for pain management
  • Helping you develop clear distinctions of anxiety or conditions that trigger identified chronic pain
  • Build support frameworks around any stressful events to help alleviate pain symptoms
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural therapy;  is seen as the “gold standard” when it comes to treating Chronic Pain.  It can treat physical, psychological and social factors by encouraging you to explore your pain and challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain
  • Developing routines or lifestyle changes which promote regular sleep patterns, exercise or eating habits
  • Develop coping strategies and effective relaxation techniques to alleviate pain symptoms

Our Team Are Here For You

We are here with you every step of the way and are committed to progress and supporting you in your journey.
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Sandra Bartlett

She/Her
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Female, Queer, Neurodivergent, Empathetic
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
$235.50 (Private Fee)
$93.65 (With Medicare Rebate)
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Sandra Bartlett

Clinical Psychology Registrar
ADD/ADHD
Agoraphobia
Anger management

Clinical Psychology Registrar (She/Her)

Clients often describe me as empathetic, thoughtful, and affirming. I bring both lived experience and clinical expertise as a queer, neurodivergent human to create a safe space where clients can be fully themselves.
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Leonard W Kling

He/Him
Clinical Psychologist
Male, LGBTQIA+ member, Warm and Sensitive, Non-religous
Clinical Psychologist
$235.50 (Private Fee)
$93.65 (With Medicare Rebate)
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Leonard W Kling

Clinical Psychologist
Agoraphobia
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Anger management

 Clinical Psychologist (He/Him) 

I’m all about positivity, compassion, and respect. I’m here to really get to know you and your personal experiences while making our sessions a welcoming and safe space. Together, we’ll work on your goals and make meaningful progress towards positive change and personal growth.
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