Pain Psychology

Chronic pain is more than just physical discomfort—it's a complex interplay of neurological, emotional, and behavioural factors. At Biio, our specialised psychologists offer tailored therapy to help individuals with chronic pain and central sensitisation, Australia-wide.

Our approach leverages the brain's ability to change and adapt, focusing on rewiring pain pathways to reduce suffering and improve quality of life. We combine evidence-based pain psychology techniques with innovative neuroplasticity interventions, tailoring each treatment plan to the individual's unique pain experience and life circumstances.

Featured Therapies

Pain Reprocessing Therapy

A cognitive approach that targets the brain's pain processing centers. This therapy helps patients reinterpret pain signals as non-threatening, effectively "rewiring" neural pathways associated with chronic pain. Through education about pain neuroscience, mindfulness techniques, and cognitive strategies, patients learn to break the cycle of fear and anxiety often accompanying persistent pain, leading to reduced pain intensity and improved daily functioning.

Graded Motor Imagery

A systematic, three-stage neuroplasticity technique designed to retrain the brain's pain response during movement. This therapy progresses through left/right discrimination, imagined movements, and mirror therapy. By gradually activating neural networks associated with movement without triggering pain responses, GMI helps patients rebuild their relationship with movement, reduce pain, and improve physical function, even in cases of complex regional pain syndrome or phantom limb pain.

Safe & Sound Protocol

Safe & Sound Protocol is an auditory intervention designed to reduce pain sensitivity and improve overall well-being. This non-invasive therapy uses specially filtered music to stimulate the vagus nerve, helping to regulate the autonomic nervous system. By enhancing vagal tone, it can decrease hyperarousal, reduce anxiety, and modulate pain perception, making it particularly effective for individuals with chronic pain conditions.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

A mind-body approach that combines meditation, body awareness, and gentle yoga to help individuals manage chronic pain. This therapy teaches patients to observe their pain sensations and related thoughts without judgment, reducing the emotional and physical tension often exacerbating pain. By fostering a state of present-moment awareness, MBSR helps increase pain acceptance, reduce suffering, and improve overall quality of life for those living with persistent pain conditions.

How to Get Started

Taking the first step towards managing your chronic pain is just a scroll away. Below, you'll find our convenient booking tool that allows you to choose from our team of experienced specialists:

• Lan Chen, Clinical Psychologist (Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)
• Mary Roberts, Clinical Psychologist (Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)
• Erfan Nasheri, Clinical Psychologist (Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)
• Valentina Dragicevic, Clinical Psychologist (Safe & Sound Protocol)
• Tracy Wallwork, Senior Pain Physiotherapist (Graded Motor Imagery)
• Michal Baghlani, Psychologist (Gut-Brain Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)

Scroll down to access our booking tool and select the therapist and approach that best suits your needs. Our team is ready to guide you on your journey towards better pain management and improved quality of life.