OLIP Therapy · Fareham, Hampshire
Chronic Pain Hypnotherapy
Ease the grip of persistent pain, working alongside your medical care.
Chronic Pain Support
Chronic pain hypnotherapy in Fareham, Hampshire, and online
When pain lingers long after it should.
Persistent pain wears down more than just your body. Alongside your medical care, hypnotherapy can help change how your brain processes pain signals, ease the stress that makes it worse, and give you back a sense of control.
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Please see your doctor first
Pain is your body's way of telling you something may be wrong, so it is important to have a medical professional rule out any underlying conditions before starting therapy. Our work supports your medical care. It does not replace it, and we would never suggest stopping any treatment your doctor has recommended.
Living with pain that just will not lift
Chronic pain often begins after an injury or surgery and lingers well beyond the expected healing time. Sometimes no clear cause is ever found, yet the pain continues. If that is you, please know this.
Your pain is real. Pain is generated by the brain, and that makes it no less genuine.
Medication does not always give complete relief, and that is not your fault.
Anxiety and low mood can quietly amplify pain, creating a cycle that is hard to break alone.
When traditional treatments have not been enough, there are still gentle options worth trying.
How hypnotherapy helps manage pain
Hypnotherapy for chronic pain uses guided relaxation and focused attention to change how the brain receives and interprets pain signals, while easing the stress, tension and low mood that so often make pain feel worse.
Deep relaxation
Hypnosis guides you into deep relaxation, releasing the tension and stress that can intensify pain.
Altering perception
Through gentle suggestion, it helps change how you perceive pain, softening its intensity.
Shifting focus
It trains your mind to turn attention away from pain, making room for comfort and calm.
Emotional resilience
It helps you manage the frustration and anxiety that chronic pain brings, lightening the emotional load.
A sense of control
Above all, it builds your confidence to manage symptoms, so pain feels less like it is running the show.
Mindfulness skills
You learn practical techniques that support pain control and mental resilience between sessions.
Conditions we can support you with
These techniques can offer relief for a range of persistent pain conditions, always working alongside your medical team.
Not sure if we can help with your situation? A free consultation is the easiest way to find out, with no obligation.
How much does it cost?
Your initial consultation is always free, with no obligation to book anything afterwards.
Initial 15 minute consultation
Per 50 minute session
Six-session programme, saving £36
All prices include VAT, and full details are on our fees page.
In person in Fareham, or online across the UK
Whether it is easier to be seen at our Fareham practice or from your own home, you receive the same care either way. Online sessions are ideal when pain makes travel difficult.
Fareham
Arena Office, Lancaster Court, 8 Barnes Wallis Road, PO15 5TU, with free parking right outside the door.
Southampton & Portsmouth
Both around 15 to 20 minutes along the M27.
Winchester & Basingstoke
Straightforward down the M3, with clients travelling in regularly.
Online, UK-wide
Secure video sessions with no journey at either end.
Clients also travel from Gosport, Whiteley, Havant and Chichester.
Chronic pain hypnotherapy FAQs
Can hypnotherapy really help with chronic pain?
Hypnotherapy can be an effective tool for managing pain by changing the way the brain perceives pain signals and easing the stress that often makes it worse. It is one of the better-researched uses of clinical hypnosis. It works alongside your medical care rather than instead of it, and results vary from person to person.
Do I still need to see my doctor?
Yes, always. Pain is an important signal, so it is essential to have a doctor rule out any underlying conditions before starting therapy with us. We support and complement your medical treatment, we never replace it.
Will it help if medication has not?
It may. Hypnotherapy works on a different part of the picture, how your brain processes and responds to pain, rather than on the physical source. That is why it can help some people for whom medication alone has not been enough. We will be honest at your consultation about what is realistic.
Can it help with fibromyalgia?
Yes, it is one of the conditions we are asked about most. Fibromyalgia involves the way the nervous system processes pain signals, which is exactly the territory hypnotherapy works in, and the deep relaxation often helps with the fatigue and sleep difficulties too.
Is it just for the pain, or the stress around it too?
Both. Chronic pain and emotional wellbeing are closely linked, as anxiety and low mood can amplify pain. Our approach addresses the physical discomfort and the emotional strain together, which is often what makes the difference.
How much does it cost?
The initial consultation is free. Sessions are £90 for 50 minutes, or £504 for a six-session programme. All prices include VAT.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your situation and how long you have lived with the pain. We will talk this through honestly at your free consultation so you have a realistic idea from the start.
Can I have sessions online?
Yes. You can be seen in person at our Fareham practice or online from anywhere in the UK. Many people living with pain find online sessions easier, as there is no need to travel.
What happens at the free consultation?
It is a relaxed, confidential chat with no obligation. You can share what you are experiencing, ask any questions, and we will explain how we might be able to help, then match you with the right therapist.
You do not have to manage the pain alone
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and take a gentle first step toward feeling more in control.
Prefer to talk first? Call 0800 970 4776 or email hello@oliptherapy.co.uk