Persistent pain: questions to explore in an assessment

Persistent pain can affect routines, relationships, sleep, work and confidence, but a webpage cannot determine its cause, severity or appropriate support for one person. New, changing or concerning symptoms should be discussed with an appropriate medical professional. An individual assessment can consider current health information, safety, pain history, practical pressures and personal priorities. Where appropriate, a clinician may discuss thoughts, emotions, avoidance, pacing, routines or valued activities in a collaborative way. Any exercise, activity plan or between session reflection should be agreed individually and should not be treated as a self directed prescription or promise of a particular result. Psychological support is not a substitute for medical assessment or treatment. The Lyceum Clinic offers an initial conversation for adults considering CBT based support in West London or online. Current availability, location arrangements and whether the service is appropriate for your needs should be checked directly. This does not commit you to a particular treatment route, duration or outcome.

Clinical information on this page is general and does not replace personalised assessment. If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or attend A&E.