Compassionate Psychology &
Physiotherapy for Persistent Pain
Specialist, evidence-based support for persistent pain, chronic health conditions, trauma & associated mental health challenges. Accessible via Telehealth across Australia.
Who We Are
Sophie O’Dwyer
Health & Clinical Psychologist
Suzie Rigby
Registered Psychologist
Lachlan Townend
Physiotherapist
Chih-Ying (Donna) Lin
Registered Psychologist
(Clinical Psychology Registrar)
Rhianna Lovegrove
Clinical Psychologist
Ilana
Practice ManagerAreas of Support
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Chronic musculoskeletal pain, fibromyalgia, CRPS, neuropathic pain, migraine and persistent headaches.
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Living with long-term illness, adjusting to a diagnosis and managing the physical and emotional impacts of ongoing health concerns.
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Endometriosis, persistent pelvic pain and psychological concerns associated with reproductive health.
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Trauma-related distress, post-traumatic stress and the relationship between trauma, physical health and pain.
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Emotional distress, anxiety, low mood, chronic stress, overwhelm and burnout.
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Injury-related distress, changes in functioning, rehabilitation challenges and return-to-work adjustment.
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Grief and loss, relationship difficulties, identity changes and significant personal or professional transitions.
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Neuroaffirming support for autistic individuals, people with ADHD and those navigating related emotional and everyday challenges.
Evidence-Based Approaches
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Explores the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviours to develop practical strategies for managing difficulties.
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Builds psychological flexibility, supporting people to navigate difficult experiences and engage in activities aligned with their values.
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A structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people process distressing memories and reduce trauma-related symptoms.
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Explores longstanding patterns of thinking, feeling and relating to others, supporting greater self-understanding and healthier ways of responding.
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Develops practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness.
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Explores how the brain and nervous system process pain, with strategies aimed at reducing learned threat responses in suitable persistent pain presentations.
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Physiotherapy approaches that explore pain-related beliefs, movement confidence and nervous system processes to support rehabilitation and everyday functioning.