Psychology for chronic pain, pelvic health & cancer

Your pain is real.
Your life is more than your pain.

Compassionate psychological support for the emotional and everyday impact of chronic pain, urological concerns, endometriosis, adenomyosis and cancer.

Explore how we can help
Chronic painUrological healthEndometriosis & adenomyosisCancer support
At your pace. Around your needs.

Space to feel heard.
Support to move forward.

Living with pain can affect how you sleep, work, connect with others and feel about yourself. Psychological support offers a space to explore that impact, develop ways of coping and reconnect with what matters to you. It sits alongside your medical care.

Dr Manuela Untanu, Chartered Practitioner Psychologist
About me · Pain and Pelvic Health Psychology

Dr Manuela Untanu

MSc, DPsych, CPsychol
Chartered Practitioner Psychologist · Principal Practitioner Psychologist · Clinical supervisor

Individual care. Hope, growth and recovery.

I am a psychologist and clinical supervisor with a passion for helping people improve their wellbeing and everyday life. I provide evidence-based and evidence-informed psychological interventions, tailored to each person's needs.

I work from a resilience-based model, offering space for in-depth reflection on your difficulties, aims, goals and ambitions. My fundamental belief is that every person is unique. I work collaboratively with you to develop therapeutic interventions that support hope, growth and recovery.

I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and hold Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Specialist focus

Support for the experiences
that can be hard to talk about.

Care that makes room for the physical, emotional and personal dimensions of living with a long-term condition.

01 / CHRONIC PAIN

Living with persistent pain

A place to explore the frustration, uncertainty and loss that can come with ongoing pain, and to build a life around your priorities.

  • Managing the emotional impact of pain
  • Exploring sleep, fatigue and daily routines
  • Finding a sustainable balance of activity and rest
  • Reconnecting with valued activities and relationships
02 / UROLOGICAL HEALTH

Urological & pelvic concerns

Sensitive support for the impact of bladder and pelvic symptoms, including concerns that may feel private, embarrassing or difficult to explain.

  • Living with bladder or pelvic pain
  • Worry around urgency, frequency or leakage
  • Confidence, intimacy and body image
  • Distress around investigations and treatment
03 / ENDOMETRIOSIS & ADENOMYOSIS

Being heard. Being supported.

Space for the impact of endometriosis and adenomyosis on your identity, relationships and everyday life, including the experience of feeling unheard.

  • Coping with pain, fatigue and flare-ups
  • Uncertainty and the journey to diagnosis
  • Intimacy, relationships and fertility-related distress
  • Navigating work, care and personal boundaries
04 / CANCER & PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING

Support through cancer. Space for every emotion.

Psychological therapy for the emotional impact of cancer, from diagnosis and treatment to life beyond treatment or living with ongoing illness.

  • Processing diagnosis, uncertainty and difficult emotions
  • Coping with treatment-related distress and changes to daily life
  • Fear of recurrence or progression
  • Changes to body image, identity, intimacy and relationships
The therapeutic approach

Collaborative care. Individual goals.

You do not need to arrive with the right words or a clear plan. My approach is transparent and collaborative, with interventions tailored to your needs. We regularly review your goals and therapeutic progress together.

“What matters to you?” is as important as “What is the matter?”

01

Make space for your story

Explore how symptoms affect your life.

02

Agree what matters most

Set meaningful goals together.

03

Develop practical ways forward

Explore strategies and greater flexibility.

04

Review and adapt

Reflect on what helps and adjust.

Common questions

A little clarity before you take the next step.

Does seeing a psychologist mean my pain is imagined?

No. Pain is real. Psychological therapy can help with its impact on everyday life alongside medical care.

Does psychology replace medical treatment?

No. Psychological support is complementary to your medical care.

How can therapy support me if I have cancer?

Therapy offers space to process uncertainty, emotions, treatment-related changes and adjustment.

Do I need a confirmed diagnosis?

You can enquire even if your diagnosis is not yet confirmed.

What would we discuss in an initial appointment?

Your concerns, circumstances, priorities and what you would like support with.

Can a partner or family member be involved?

You can ask about this when arranging your appointment.

Taking the first step

You do not have to have it all figured out.

An initial enquiry can simply explain what you would like support with and ask whether this service is right for you. Availability, fees and appointment arrangements can be discussed directly.

info@consultingpsychology.co.uk

Email enquiry

Please avoid including sensitive medical details in an initial email.