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Chronic pain support
Living with pain is exhausting. Let's lighten the load.
Work with an LGBTQIA+ affirming psychologist on the stress, mood and daily-life impact of chronic pain, alongside your medical care.
- Medicare rebates
- Telehealth Australia-wide
- Free first call
Sound familiar?
Chronic pain can affect
Pain affects much more than your body. Psychological support can help with the parts medicine can't reach.
- Your mood
- Your sleep
- Your energy
- Work or study
- Relationships
- Doing things you enjoy
- Feeling frustrated or hopeless
- Worrying about the future
Understanding pain management
How a psychologist can help with pain
Chronic pain is pain that lasts beyond normal healing time, often three months or more. It's real, and it can affect every part of life.
A psychologist doesn't replace your medical care. Instead, they help you manage the stress, low mood and frustration that often come with pain, and find ways to do more of what matters.
How our team can help
A plan that fits you, not a one-size script
01
We understand how pain affects you
Your psychologist helps you explore how pain is affecting your mood, relationships and daily life.
02
You build skills to live well
You'll learn practical strategies to manage flare-ups, pace your activity and reduce the stress that can make pain feel worse.
03
How therapy can help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you live a meaningful life alongside pain.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for pain helps with pacing, sleep and the thoughts that can increase distress.
Try this today
Try pacing your day
- Break a task into smaller parts.
- Work on it for a set time, then rest before pain spikes.
- Alternate activity and rest throughout the day.
- Notice what amount feels manageable.
Pacing can help you do more over time, with fewer flare-ups.
Our therapists
Psychologists who can help with pain management
Keith Kulda
Tue & Sat
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Mark Podesta
Saturday
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Glenda May
Mon to Fri
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Getting started
Three steps to your first session
- 1
Book a free 15-min call
Chat with a therapist, ask anything, no obligation.
- 2
Get a Mental Health Treatment Plan
Optional: see your GP for a referral to claim the Medicare rebate.
- 3
Start your sessions online
Secure video sessions from wherever you feel comfortable.
Questions
Pain management FAQs
Does seeing a psychologist mean my pain is 'in my head'?
No. Your pain is real. Psychological support helps with how pain affects your life, and can work alongside your medical treatment.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are $210. With a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can claim a Medicare rebate and pay about $108.45 per session.
Do I need a referral?
No. You only need a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan if you want to claim the Medicare rebate.
Are sessions online?
Yes. All sessions are by secure telehealth, so you can see us from anywhere in Australia.
Need support right now?
Get support for life with chronic pain
Your first 15-minute call is free. Talk to someone who gets it.
Call us: (02) 6190 9200hello@unboxedpride.com.au
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