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Pain isn’t all in your head – but psychotherapy can help!

We often assume pain equals damage. But it’s not that simple.

Two people. Same diagnosis. Same scan. Yet one is in agony, the other barely feels a thing.

Prof. Michael Nicholas explains on ABC Radio’s Health Report why understanding the person behind the pain is key to providing effective care. Click the image below for the 1min:30sec introduction.

Professor Michaael Nicholas discussing the Psychology of Pain on Health Report, ABC Radio, with Dr Preeya Alexander, Sat 8th Nov 2025

Listen to the full conversation for more of Michael’s insights into the psychology of pain (starting at 10:20 minutes in).

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