Pain

About Our Services

The Psychology team for pain patients is part of the multi-disciplinary Chronic Pain Rehabilitation service. Chronic pain frequently leads to anxiety, depression and other problems adjusting to the limitations experienced. We work closely with other professionals in order to provide holistic patient care.

We participate in the Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Programme by taking part in multi-disciplinary assessment of patients and providing sessions on the programme about the psychological impact of chronic pain and how to manage this.

Patients where the psychological impact of their pain is the main problem may be seen for individual psychological therapy.

The team includes Clinical Psychologists and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who all have experience of working with patients with physical health problems.

Referrals

Outpatients may be referred by a GP or hospital Consultant. When it is not clear that individual psychological therapy is required, a referral for multi-disciplinary assessment by the Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Service is appropriate. Referrals are also accepted for inpatients with complex chronic pain problems.

Psychological problems related to the pain including:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Adjustment problems
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• Communication and relationship difficulties
• Pain affecting other complex health problems

Available Treatments

Treatments are tailored to individual needs and include:-

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Pacing and goal setting
• Problem solving approaches
• Integrated therapy approaches
• Systems–multi disciplinary team approaches

Where We Provide Services

Outpatients are seen in clinics at St. Luke's Hospital or Horton Park Centre.

The Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Programme also takes place at Horton Park Centre.

Appointment Times

Outpatient appointments are available on certain weekdays 9am to 4pm. Appointments are an hour long. Patients may be seen for one or more appointments depending on need.

Waiting Times

Patients and referrer are informed of estimated waiting time in the acknowledgement letter.

Further information can be obtained from:

Psychology Services

St Luke's Hospital

Bradford

BD5 0NA

Tel 01274 365176

Fax 01274 365177