Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do you offer Online sessions?
Yes, I provide online sessions for clients across Australia and internationally.
I’m based in the Hills District of Sydney and also offer in-person sessions.
Do you work with children?
I work with teenagers and adults. If your child is younger than 13 years old, please get in touch and I will help you find a practitioner that works with children.
I hold a current Working With Children Check.
What is neuroplastic pain?
Neuroplastic pain is real pain that is generated by the brain and nervous system — even when the body’s tissues have healed or there is no ongoing injury.
It can occur because the brain has learnt pain, and the nervous system has become sensitised and overprotective. The pain is genuine, but it is driven by the brain rather than structural damage.
You may have heard neuroplastic pain referred to as mind-body syndrome, central sensitisation, Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), psychophysiologic disorder (PPD), nociplastic pain, stress-induced pain or pain sensitisation.
It can occur because the brain has learnt pain, and the nervous system has become sensitised and overprotective. The pain is genuine, but it is driven by the brain rather than structural damage.
You may have heard neuroplastic pain referred to as mind-body syndrome, central sensitisation, Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), psychophysiologic disorder (PPD), nociplastic pain, stress-induced pain or pain sensitisation.
What is central sensitisation?
Central sensitisation (also called nociplastic pain or pain sensitivity) is when the nervous system becomes hypersensitive and overreactive. This heightened sensitivity can cause ongoing pain, even after an injury has healed.
What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy?
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is an evidence-based approach designed to treat chronic pain that is driven by the brain and nervous system rather than ongoing tissue damage.
It involves learning about how pain works, reducing fear around symptoms, and gently retraining the brain to interpret sensations as safe. Find out more about Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
It involves learning about how pain works, reducing fear around symptoms, and gently retraining the brain to interpret sensations as safe. Find out more about Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
Is the pain “all in my head”?
No. Pain is always REAL. All pain is generated in the brain.
When we talk about neuroplastic or mind-body pain, we mean that the brain and nervous system are generating real pain signals, not that the pain is imagined.
When we talk about neuroplastic or mind-body pain, we mean that the brain and nervous system are generating real pain signals, not that the pain is imagined.
What types of pain do you work with?
I work with many forms of persistent pain, including (but not limited to):Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)Back painNeck and shoulder painMigraines and chronic headachesPelvic painFibromyalgiaPost-injury pain that hasn’t resolvedSymptoms associated with central sensitisation
...and many more.
If you’re unsure whether your pain is suitable for this approach, please reach out.
If you’re unsure whether your pain is suitable for this approach, please reach out.
Do I need a diagnosis to work with you?
No. Many clients come with a diagnosis such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, or central sensitisation. Others simply know they have ongoing pain that hasn’t improved despite medical treatment.
If you have concerns about a structural injury, I recommend first consulting your GP or specialist.
If you have concerns about a structural injury, I recommend first consulting your GP or specialist.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies from person to person. Pain Reprocessing Therapy is short term work. Some clients experience significant shifts within a few sessions. Others need to work together over several weeks to a few months.
Should I keep seeing my psychologist or doctor?
Yes, if needed, I may encourage clients to continue working alongside their GP, psychologist or healthcare provider. If needed, I can liaise with any health professionals who care for you, to ensure we are working together.
I am a PRT practitioner working in a coaching capacity. My work focuses on pain education, retraining the brain’s pain pathways and nervous system regulation. I do not give medical advice.
I am listed on the official Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center directory here.
What happens in a discovery call?
A discovery call is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where we get to know each other.
It’s an opportunity for me to learn more about your symptoms and your experience with pain, and for you to ask questions about Pain Reprocessing Therapy and how sessions would work. It also helps us decide whether this approach feels like the right fit for you.
It’s an opportunity for me to learn more about your symptoms and your experience with pain, and for you to ask questions about Pain Reprocessing Therapy and how sessions would work. It also helps us decide whether this approach feels like the right fit for you.
What happens in the first session?
In the first session, I’ll spend time understanding your pain history and your day-to-day experience with symptoms.
A key part of the early stages of Pain Reprocessing Therapy is learning how pain works and understanding the science behind it. This foundation helps create the groundwork for retraining the brain in later sessions.
A key part of the early stages of Pain Reprocessing Therapy is learning how pain works and understanding the science behind it. This foundation helps create the groundwork for retraining the brain in later sessions.