FAQs
How are the Pain Reprocessing Therapy One-to-One coaching sessions conducted?
My coaching sessions are conducted online via Zoom, a secure and user-friendly video conferencing platform, ensuring convenience and accessibility for clients worldwide. Whether you’re at home, traveling, or in a different time zone, you can join from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
Each session is interactive and tailored to your needs, combining education, guided exercises, and practical strategies to help you navigate your healing journey. You’ll receive ongoing support, actionable steps, and resources to reinforce what we discuss.
Sessions are private, confidential, and flexible, allowing you to choose a time that fits your schedule. After each session, you’ll have access to follow-up materials and reflection prompts to keep you on track.
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How long does Pain reprocessing Therapy take?
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a highly individualized process, and the timeline varies from person to person. Some people experience significant relief within a few weeks, while others may need several months to fully retrain their brain’s response to pain.
The key factors influencing the duration include:
✅ How long you’ve been experiencing pain
✅ Your level of engagement with the techniques
✅ The underlying emotional and psychological patterns contributing to pain
Many clients notice positive changes early on, such as a reduction in pain intensity, fewer flare-ups, or a greater sense of control. With consistent practice of somatic tracking, cognitive reframing, and nervous system regulation, lasting relief becomes possible over time.
PRT isn’t about a quick fix—it’s about long-term transformation, shifting from pain survival mode to a life of freedom and ease.
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What Daily Commitment Is Required for Pain Reprocessing Therapy?
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is most effective when practiced consistently, but the daily commitment is flexible and can fit into your lifestyle.
🔹 10-30 minutes per day – Engaging in somatic tracking, cognitive reframing, and nervous system regulation exercises can make a significant impact.
🔹 Awareness throughout the day – Shifting your response to pain happens in real time. Practicing a calm, curious mindset and noticing pain without fear helps rewire the brain’s response.
🔹 Journaling or reflection (optional) – Some people find it helpful to spend a few minutes writing about triggers, emotions, and progress, reinforcing their healing journey.
🔹 Patience and self-compassion – Healing is a process, not a race. Small, consistent efforts over time lead to lasting results.
You don’t need to overhaul your routine—PRT is about integrating simple yet powerful techniques into your day to shift from pain survival mode to freedom and ease.
Ready to get started? Let’s take this journey together. 💙
Who created Pain Reprocessing Therapy?
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) was developed by Alan Gordon, LCSW, a psychotherapist specializing in chronic pain treatment and the Executive Director of the Pain Psychology Center in Los Angeles.
PRT is deeply influenced by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno, a physician and professor of rehabilitation medicine at NYU. Dr. Sarno was one of the first to recognize that chronic pain is often linked to repressed emotions and neural pathways rather than purely structural damage. His groundbreaking work on Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS) laid the foundation for modern mind-body pain treatments.
Building on Dr. Sarno’s insights, Alan Gordon developed PRT, incorporating principles from pain neuroscience, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and somatic tracking to help individuals rewire their brain’s response to pain. This approach has been scientifically validated, with a 2021 study published in JAMA Psychiatry showing that 66% of participants with chronic pain became pain-free or nearly pain-free using PRT techniques.
Alan Gordon is also the author of “The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain,” a book that explains PRT in detail and provides practical steps for recovery.
How much does the coaching cost?
I offer a free 30-minute consultation call to discuss your needs and see if Pain Reprocessing Therapy is the right fit for you.
One-to-One Coaching
For personalized support, I recommend booking a block of 4 or 8 weekly sessions.
- £90 per 50-minute session
- 4-session block: £360 or 8-session block £650 if paid upfront (saving £70)
- Conducted via Zoom for convenience and flexibility
Group Pain Reprocessing Therapy in Nottingham
There is also an opportunity to join in-person group therapy sessions in Nottingham.
- £30 per 90-minutes session (sold as a block of 8 weekly sessions)
- The course is progressive, combining education, structured exercises, and group bonding, so participants must commit to the full 8-week program—you cannot join midway
- To join the waiting list, get in touch, and I’ll notify you about the next start date
Free Resources
I also offer free materials to support your healing journey. Visit the Support page on my website to access them.
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Is there research-based evidence supporting Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) for chronic pain relief?
Yes, there is research-based evidence supporting Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) for chronic pain relief. A notable randomized clinical trial led by Alan Gordon and his team, published in JAMA Psychiatry in 2021, evaluated the efficacy of PRT in patients with chronic back pain. The study found that 66% of participants who underwent PRT were pain-free or nearly pain-free post-treatment, compared to 20% in the placebo group and 10% in the usual care group. These improvements were largely maintained at a one-year follow-up.
PRT focuses on retraining the brain to reinterpret pain signals, addressing the neural pathways that contribute to chronic pain. This approach aligns with current understandings of neuroplasticity and the central role of the brain in pain perception.
