Chronic Pain Management at Lakeside Rooms
Promoting Relief, Emotional Resilience, and Improved Daily Functioning
Chronic pain affects more than the body. Chronic pain can influence mood, sleep, energy levels, concentration, and negatively impact overall quality of life. When pain is persistent for months or years, it can become exhausting to manage and may begin to impact work, relationships, and daily routines. Chronic pain is not “in someone’s head” or a sign of weakness. It is a complex mind–body experience shaped by physical, neurological, and emotional factors. With the right support, individuals can learn to reduce distress, regain control, and improve their everyday functioning.
Chronic pain can appear in many forms. Some people experience ongoing back, neck, or joint pain; others live with headaches, neuropathic pain, or muscle tension. Many describe their pain as fluctuating—better on some days and harder on others. Over time, pain can also contribute to irritability, worry, low mood, or withdrawal from previously enjoyed activities. These patterns are understandable responses to a persistent stressor, not a personal failing.
Chronic pain is also very common. Millions of people in Australia live with persistent pain, and research shows that psychological support is a key part of effective treatment. Evidence-based approaches can help reduce the emotional impact of pain, support the nervous system to become less reactive, and improve the ability to engage in daily life. Professional support can make a meaningful difference in confidence, coping, and long-term wellbeing.
How Lakeside Rooms Can Help
Lakeside Rooms therapists work collaboratively to understand how pain affects each person -physically, emotionally, and socially. Practitioners focus on building skills that help reduce the intensity of the pain experience, improve emotional regulation, and support a more active and fulfilling life.
Evidence-based therapeutic approaches may include:
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Pain – reframing pain-related thoughts, reducing fear, and building coping skills
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – learning to respond differently to pain sensations while staying engaged with meaningful activities
• Mindfulness and relaxation strategies – calming the nervous system and supporting pain reduction
• Pain education (psychoeducation) – understanding how the brain and body interact to create and maintain pain
• Behavioural activation – increasing activity levels gradually and safely
• Trauma-informed approaches – addressing pain that may be linked to past injury or emotional experiences
• Psychiatric consultation – offering assessment and guidance when mood, anxiety, or sleep difficulties interact with chronic pain
Support may also include developing pacing strategies, improving sleep routines, communicating needs with family and work, and rebuilding confidence in physical movement. Our goal is not only to reduce pain but to help individuals feel more in control of their lives again.
Lakeside Rooms practitioners are experienced in supporting adolescents and adults living with persistent pain conditions. Treatment approach for chronic pain is made with compassion, curiosity, and respect to help individuals build resilience, restore hope, and improve everyday functioning.
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