Chronic Pain Treatment in the City of London
Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than three months, or carries on after an injury has healed. At the Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre in the Lloyd’s Building, EC3, we treat it with Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a treatment that works on how the brain interprets pain signals, alongside hands-on treatment where it helps.
Who it can help
- Pain that has lasted months or years
- Pain that continues after an injury has healed
- Pain with no clear cause despite tests
- Fibromyalgia
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Centralised (nociplastic) pain
- Pain linked to normal age-related changes in the spine and joints
How we treat it
Pain Reprocessing Therapy starts with a thorough assessment to rule out a physical cause that needs other treatment. Through guided discussion and exercises, it then teaches the brain to treat pain sensations as safe rather than threatening, which can reduce or end long-standing pain. You’ll practise between sessions with techniques such as somatic tracking and mindfulness.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy is provided by Simon Chafer, a certified Pain Reprocessing Therapist and osteopath (General Osteopathic Council registration 5881) with over 20 years’ experience and a master’s degree in Pain Management from Cardiff University. Sessions are available in person or online.
Prices
Pain Reprocessing Therapy is £150 for the first 60-minute appointment and £140 for follow-ups. It is self-funded; we can’t bill insurers for it. Osteopathy is £80 for 30 minutes and can be claimed on most private medical insurance. See our full price list.
Find out more in our Ask an Expert videos with Simon Chafer.
Where we are
The Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre is in the Lloyd’s Building, One Lime Street, London EC3M 7HA, a few minutes’ walk from Bank, Monument, Fenchurch Street and Aldgate. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm, and you don’t need to work at Lloyd’s: we’ll arrange a visitor pass when you book. See how to find us.
Who you’ll see
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as chronic pain?
Pain that has lasted more than three months, or that carries on after an injury has had time to heal.
What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy?
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a treatment for chronic pain that works on how the brain interprets pain signals. Through guided discussion and exercises, it teaches the brain to treat pain sensations as safe rather than threatening. It doesn’t involve medication or physical manipulation.
Can I have Pain Reprocessing Therapy online?
Yes. Sessions are available in person at the clinic in the Lloyd’s Building, EC3, or online.
How many sessions will I need?
Some people notice an improvement after one or two sessions; others benefit from a course of 4 to 8. For long-standing pain, 8 to 12 sessions is typical.
Do I need to stop my other treatments?
No. Pain Reprocessing Therapy can work alongside physiotherapy, osteopathy, medication or other treatment you’re already having.
How much does it cost?
The first Pain Reprocessing Therapy appointment is £150 and follow-ups are £140, each 60 minutes. It is self-funded only.
Do I need to work at Lloyd’s to book?
No. Anyone can book. Tell us when you book and we’ll arrange a visitor pass; bring photo ID on the day. See how to find us.