Chronic Pain is often known as pain that does not go away. When pain lasts longer than 3 or 6 months, or beyond the usual time of recovery,

Chronic pain may be associated with an illness or disability, such as cancer, arthritis, or a phantom limb. Some types of pain start after an injury or accident and become chronic over time

Many people who experience chronic pain feel misunderstood and/or alone in their suffering. Some people feel judged or stigmatized, whereas others believe pain is “all in their head." Often times individuals experience invisible pain, pain that may not always be recognizable and/or defined. 

Pain Management is often introduced after a significant accident, surgery, and/or illness. This often requires supports such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, chriopractic care, and massage therapy. All these supports are utilized to support returning back to day to day life and re-gaining abilities to complete tasks, activities, and work. 

Counselling can provide support:

• Improve quality of life

• Regain sense of purpose 

• Improve functional abilities 

• Address Acceptance and loss 

• Education 

• Relaxation

• Mindfulness

• Problem Solving

• Goal Setting

• Assertiveness

• Adaptive Thinking

Counselling can provide opportunities to manage stressors that arise from accidents, chronic pain and pain management recovery, introduce strategies and tools to support everyday activities, and a safe place to feel seen and heard.