What is Human Givens and how can it help me?

Human Givens Counselling is a talking therapy, using proven therapeutic techniques and the most up-to-date psychological knowledge.

The aim of Human Givens Counselling is to relieve emotional distress and help you move on as swiftly as possible. We are all trained in a highly effective technique to deal quickly with past trauma - in many cases this only takes one or two sessions.

Human Givens Counselling is always positive. It aims to help you identify any unmet emotional needs and to rediscover and develop your own resources in order to get those needs met. We will teach you how to relax so that you can think more clearly, find solutions, and develop skills and strategies NOW for difficulties which may be recent or have their roots some time ago in your past.

Human Givens Counselling is designed to help you to change any unhelpful patterns of behaviour you have been experiencing and help you to feel better. the right professional help from a psychotherapist or counsellor, it's possible for you to overcome emotional difficulties and get your life working again – quickly – without the need to unduly dwell on the past.

  • Stress

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Chronic Pain

  • Panic Attacks

  • Self-Harming

  • Trauma

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • OCD

  • Sleep Problems

  • Smoking Cessation

  • Weight Management

  • Addictions

  • Eating Disorders

  • Phobias

  • Couples counselling

  • Relationship Difficulties

  • Coping with Divorce

  • Bereavement and Loss

  • Adapting to Life Changes

  • Living with Chronic Illness

  • Chronic Fatigue

  • Workplace Stress

  • Fear of Public Speaking

  • Anxiety Relating to Childbirth

  • Post Natal Depression

...and many other forms of emotional distress.


The quickest way to book is session is via the meet our therapists page. Select your preferred therapist and then either email or call them to start your journey to feeling better.

Explore the website and then please contact us if you have any questions.


Established in 2010, we are a centre for psychotherapy, counselling and coaching. Nestled in Bishopthorpe Road, York.

Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling in York