Clinical Lead / Physiotherapist
Hi, my name is Ashish. I am a chronic pain physiotherapist and specialise in helping those who live with persistent pain. I am a non-medical prescriber for medicines related to pain. I also perform many pain related intervention such as spinal injections which may help with pain control. I have a passion for encouraging people back towards doing what they enjoy and makes them happy. Away from the office I enjoy running and generally spending time with my children.
Pain Consultant
Hi, I'm Krishna. I'm a pain consultant who is experienced in the management of complex pain problems. This can involve medication management or injection therapy and nerve blocks. Away from my clinical role I enjoy Running- I have run several marathons and half marathons and I play the South Indian Classical Flute.
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists
Hi, my name is Kelly. I am a musculoskeletal physiotherapist who specialises in helping those who live with persistent pain. I have a passion for encouraging people back towards doing what they enjoy and is important to them. Away from the office I enjoy spending time with my border collie and generally spending time in the great outdoors which can involve, walking, mountain biking and snowboarding.
My name is Sally-Anne. I have been working in the Chronic Pain Management Service since 2011. In my work, I aim to work collaboratively with patients, empowering them with skills to improve life with pain. I am particularly interested in the impact of long term pain on quality of life, psychological well-being and movement, as well as the wide range of benefits that can be gained from Tai Chi. Outside work, I love exercise, I practise Tai Chi daily, I enjoy walking my dog and I spend lots of time at my allotment.
Hi, my name is Helen. I have a long history of working within musculoskeletal services in various positions as a physiotherapist. I enjoy working with people who suffer with persistent pain helping them to get back to doing things that are important to them. Outside of work I am busy being mum to 2 children and a stubborn spaniel called Monty.
Clinical Specialist Pharmacist
Hi, my name is Peter Farley and I have been the pharmacist in the pain team of over ten years. During this time I have undertaken research into the medicines used to treat chronic pain which has resulted in my being awarded a doctorate. My aim is to empower patients to understand what their pain medicines are doing to their pain. This may well be different for each patient and medicine, because of the genetic variation between people. Outside of work I spend time with my family but I am still able to enjoy doing silly things in the great outdoors.
Clinical Psychologists
Hi, I’m Lauren and I’m a Specialist Clinical Psychologist. It’s my role to support people with the emotional impact of living with persistent pain and to help them to live a meaningful life alongside the pain they are experiencing.
I particularly enjoy helping people to explore the connection between their emotional and physical health. Outside of work my favourite thing to do is go for a long walk with my husband and our dogs and come home to a cosy roast dinner.
Hi, I'm Dr Yvonne Martin. I work as a Clinical Psychologist in the Chronic Pain Management Team. I work alongside my colleagues as part of the multidisciplinary team offering individual and group work and co facilitating the Pain Management Programme.
My therapeutic work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hi I'm Dr Alexandra Stanbury, a Specialist Clinical Psychologist. I have a keen interest in understanding the influence of early life experiences on how people learn to make sense of, and manage, their chronic pain conditions. I am trained in Compassion Focussed Therapy and committed to supporting people to become more self-compassionate. Outside of my role in the NHS, I enjoy spending time in nature with my dog, doing DIY and being around friends.
Clinical Specialist Nurse
My name is Karen and I am a nurse working in the Pain Management Service. Along with other members of the team, I support patients who are living with persistent pain. I provide guidance and advice on managing their pain and discuss strategies which may help them to live well despite pain. I also support patients during and after outpatient and theatre-based procedures. Outside of work, I enjoy walking, holidays and spending time with my family and my dog.
Administrative Support
My name is Carol and I am part of the admin team for the Chronic Pain Management Service. My role has many aspects and has changed over the years but I have always enjoyed talking to patients. I enjoy reading, gardening and spending time with my family especially my grandchildren.
My Name is Avril. My job role within the pain management service is Admin Support. I enjoy helping people. Away from work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and doing DIY.
Hi, My name is Rebecca. My role within The Chronic Pain Management Service is Administrator. I enjoy my job as I get to help people, I have lived with Chronic pain myself for many years so have some level of understanding. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my Family and Friends and enjoy being outside in the fresh air. I have a love for flowers so enjoy being in the garden and doing anything creative.
Hiya my name is Louise. I am the Medical Secretary for the Chronic Pain Management Service and I have been in this role for around 15 years now. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and walking my dogs and I enjoy going to the gym too.