Chronic Pain
By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist, Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast, QLD
Chronic pain can affect movement, mood, sleep, activity, relationships, confidence, and daily functioning. This hub brings together psychology services and educational articles for people wanting to better understand persistent pain, pacing, nervous system sensitisation, flare management, and pain psychology.
These resources are intended to help you navigate related topics and find the most relevant service or article for your needs.
Psychology Services
These services may be relevant if you are looking for psychological support, assessment, treatment planning, or help with day-to-day functioning.
Educational Articles
These articles are educational in nature and may help you better understand common experiences, therapy options, and practical psychological strategies.
How These Resources Fit Together
The service pages describe how psychological therapy, assessment, or capacity building support may help. The educational articles provide general information about symptoms, patterns, therapy approaches, and everyday coping strategies.
If you are unsure where to begin, you may start with the article that best matches your current concern, then read the related service page for information about support options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this page for?
This page brings together related psychology services and educational articles so you can find information about chronic pain and persistent pain in one place.
Do I need a diagnosis before seeing a psychologist?
No. Many people seek psychological support because they are unsure what is happening, feel stuck, or want help understanding patterns in their thoughts, feelings, behaviour, relationships, or functioning.
Is therapy available by telehealth?
Yes. Therapy is available in person at Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast or via telehealth anywhere in Australia.