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How chronic pain can impact your mental health
Approximately one in five people experience chronic pain in Australia. For some sufferers, living with pain can trigger a myriad of mental health issues and these can worsen pain levels and reduce general coping skills.
How psychological treatment can help you manage chronic pain
Common issues that often co-occur alongside chronic pain include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Substance abuse
- Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
- Social withdrawal
- Reduced physical activity
- Grief and loss of former functioning and abilities
- Financial distress
- Relationship issues
- Ongoing legal problems.
Research shows that psychologists can play a significant role in supporting you to live with persistent pain. Evidence-based psychological treatment approaches that can help you live with chronic pain and improve your mood and quality of life include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. These two approaches can help you to re-evaluate and challenge your unhelpful thoughts and lifestyle habits in response to chronic pain. Therapy also helps you to accept the pain and live a fulfilling life in line with your values despite your physical pain.
- Relaxation techniques can reduce your physiological arousal and pain levels
- Activity pacing strategies encourage you to slowly increase physical activity in incremental stages. This helps you to minimise your pain-related fear response, and reduce sensitivity to activity-related pain.
- Mindfulness techniques help you to observe your pain without becoming distressed by its presence
Seed Psychology Can Help
Our team are highly trained and experienced in the psychological treatment of chronic pain management. Our driving focus is to help you to better understand your condition and its treatment options to restore your wellbeing and quality of life.
Contact us now to book an appointment. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
Through connection,
change is possible
Our compassionate team at Seed Psychology is here to help you regain your wellbeing and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and clarity. Connect with us to book an appointment with a psychologist in our Brunswick clinic or via telehealth Australia-wide.
Meet our amazing team of therapists
Our diverse team of psychologists offer individual, couples, and online therapy, as well as assessments. Beyond their expertise, they bring humanity and care, providing respectful, affirming support tailored to each person’s unique experience.
Freqeuently asked questions
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You do not need a referral to see a Psychologist at Seed Psychology. However, if you’d like to claim a Medicare rebate, you will need a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP. With a MHCP, you may be eligible for rebates on up to 10 sessions per calendar year. These sessions can be used at any psychology clinic of your choice. To access Medicare psychology rebates, book an appointment with your GP and ask for a Mental Health Care Plan. Most referrals begin with 6 sessions, with the option to access 4 more after a review. Referrals can also be provided by a psychiatrist or paediatrician.
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Yes, we offer in person sessions at our Brunswick East practice and secure online appointments. Our online services make it easy to connect with your Psychologist from anywhere, offering flexibility without compromising on care. Whether you attend in person or online, you’ll receive consistent, high-quality support.
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To book an appointment, simply use our booking form, or call our client care team on 9388 8113.
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Our goal is to make mental health care approachable, inclusive, and clear—so you always know what to expect.
Individual Therapy Sessions
- Private clients (no referral): $255 – $285
- Clients with a MHCP: $230 – $285
- Medicare rebates: $96.65 – $141.85 per session (depending on the clinician)
- Private clients (no referral): $255 – $285
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At Seed Psychology, your safety and wellbeing are our highest priorities. While we are here to support you through regular therapy sessions, we are not a crisis service and may not be available outside of scheduled appointments. If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, experiencing a mental health crisis, or needs urgent support, it’s important to seek help straight away through the appropriate emergency or crisis services. You can find a list of trusted organisations and services here that can provide immediate support when you need it most.
Acknowledgment of Country
Our Team at Seed Psychology acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
