Counselling & Therapy with Burning Nights CRPS Support

Facing a diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), whether you are a patient, loved one or carer, can be very difficult. In early 2021, Burning Nights CRPS Support launched a free confidential online therapy service, providing weekly one-to-one sessions, either through Zoom video or over the phone. All of our qualified volunteer therapy team have insurance and are registered with an appropriate organisation, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What is Therapy?

Counselling, or talking therapy, is an opportunity to talk in confidence about whatever is troubling you. Therapy provides a supportive, confidential environment where you can talk about your feelings as you may feel angry, upset or vulnerable. Talking to someone who won't judge you might help, especially where you are worried to talk to the people close to you for fear of upsetting them.

Who is the CRPS Counselling & Therapy Service For?

To access the CRPS Counselling & Therapy Service you need to:

• be aged 5 years-old or over (for young people affected by CRPS there needs to be parental consent)
• either have a formal diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) by a Pain Consultant; or be a parent, spouse, family member, or close friend of someone diagnosed with CRPS
• live in the United Kingdom (UK)

We adhere to the guidance set out by the BACP on online therapy and there might be some people for whom online therapy is not suitable. A therapist will first assess you and, if it is determined that this service is not appropriate for you, will inform you of this decision within 48-hours of the assessment.

How Many Sessions Will You Have?

Clients over the age of 12 are entitled to up-to 20 sessions of one-hour each, subject the the initial assessment before sessions can commence.

At the 10th session, clients will undergo a review with their therapist after which they will be entitled to a further 10 sessions. At the 20th or final therapy session, there will be another review. Following a 4-week break after the final session, a 4th and final review will take place with you therapist before you are discharged.

For young clients aged 5-12, your therapist will assess as to how many sessions are required, with a minimum of 10 sessions offered.

Are You a Counsellor or Therapist Looking for a Volunteer Placement?

If you are a counsellor or psychotherapist who is looking for a placement or if you would like to volunteer with Burning Nights CRPS Support, please complete the volunteering interest form.

How to Sign Up for our CRPS Counselling & Therapy Service?

If you are interested in signing up for the CRPS Counselling & Therapy Service, please submit the registration form below. You should then receive an email from a member of the team to confirm that you have been added to the waiting list for the service.

Please be aware that there is currently a long waiting list for the CRPS Counselling & Therapy Service.

The service accepts referrals from health and legal professionals, who can complete the registration form on behalf of a client. Please indicate that this is the case on the form. The client whom you are referring must have given their permission for you to do this.

To be eligible for the CRPS Counselling & Therapy Service, we require that you have a formal diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome from a Pain Consultant or be the loved one or carer of someone diagnosed with CRPS.

Sign Up for Counselling & Therapy

Please be aware that there is currently a long waiting list for the CRPS Counselling & Therapy Service.

If you would like to sign up for the CRPS Counselling & Therapy Service with Burning Nights CRPS Support, please complete the registration form below and click 'Submit'.