Owen Hughes MSc CPsychol AFBPS
Owen is based in Wales, UK and is the National Clinical Lead for Persistent Pain . He has worked in pain management for over 25 years and is a Fibromyalgia expert. He has helped thousands of people to learn how to manage pain and fatigue successfully and set up one of the first pain and fatigue services in the UK.
A Consultant Psychologist by background, Owen works with people with fibromyalgia to help them understand the causes of fibromyalgia and develop a fibromyalgia treatment plan to successfully manage it. Typically, this will involve looking at physical, psychological and environmental factors which are playing a role in the creation and maintenance of the condition.
He keeps up to date on the latest fibromyalgia research and was an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Pain Management at Cardiff University
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to see a psychologist?
A psychologist can play a crucial role in the management of fibromyalgia due to the significant impact the condition can have on mental health and overall quality of life.
Is it all in my head?
No. Fibromyalgia is definitely not "all in your head." It is a recognised medical condition that involves real, physiological and neurological symptoms.
Is there a cure for fibromyalgia?
Currently, there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterised by widespread pain, fatigue, and other symptoms.