CBT for Chronic Pain West Yorkshire?

[Shy_x]

Hi,

I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend someone in the West Yorkshire area who specialists in dealing with chronic pain?

Thank you.

[CarolynRi]

Hi I was diagnosed with vulvodynia last year which stopped me from working Have ongoing treatment and am slowly improving. My gp suggested I do a self referral to the Health and Wellbeing Service in Bingley. I waited 2-3 months for the appointment but can honestly say it was a lifesaver. They went through various CBT techniques but what could have been a tick box exercise was redeemed by the incredibly empathetic and helpful person I saw. He (yes a man) absolutely understood and helped to validate my coping mechanisms eg pacing, introduced new ideas and was a patient and thoughtful listener. All in all I think it was about four months of fortnightly therapy. I was really impressed and highly recommend, it really helped me deal with the implications of my condition. Hope that helps.

[Shy_x in reply to CarolynRi]

Hi CarolynRi, thank you so much for your reply that sounds amazing.

I've just had a quick google but its not obvious to me which one it is.

Please can you send me a link? Also, what was the name of the counselor you saw? In terms of managing your condition physically what treatment are you undergoing?

[Hidden in reply to CarolynRi]

Hi Carolyn,

I also have vulvodynia and live in Bradford, did you see the therapist through my wellbeing college? I had to stop working last year due to this problem and have tried so many different treatments. Is there anything you've tried that has helped with the pain?

Thank you

[swarke22]

I had pudendal decompression and still no relief. Found out that it is Pelvic floor dysfunction. I’m in my ninth year! I’ve been on a doctor road show. Now I have turned to isa Herrera book Ending Female Pain. With exercises self massage , reverse kegel etc. I have just started and yet I know that this is what will help me she had the same thing and is a physio who has helped tens of thousands of women cure themselves. Private message me if you need to know more. I’m in the U.K. she’s in New York. She is amazing with what will help you. I have joined her internet course which she has once a year, but I was desperate so I joined it. You have to give yourself and make time to do the exercises but she CURES women or at least gives them the power to help themselves. I too am from West Yorkshire.