Human Givens Therapy

What is Human Givens Therapy?

We are all born with essential physical and emotional needs and, if we are born healthy, the innate resources (tools, or 'guidance systems') to help us fulfil them.  It is because these needs and resources are incorporated into our very biology that they have become known as the human 'givens'.  When our innate emotional needs are not being met, or when our resources are misused, or not used at all, we suffer considerable distress, and so can those around us. 

The Human Givens approach to psychotherapy is a set of organising ideas that provides a holistic, scientific framework for understanding the way that individuals and society work.  This framework encompasses the latest scientific understandings from neurobiology and psychology, as well as ancient wisdom and original new insights.

We live in a hectic world and we can sometimes, or maybe even all the time, feel overwhelmed, overlooked and anxious. Despite there being an abundance of self help books (over 50,000 choices on Amazon) we are still faced with a mental health crisis here in the UK.

It doesn’t have to be like this. Healthy Mind Practice offers clients a relaxed, non-judgmental environment in which to work through any personal issues at your own pace. Our approach is to guide clients to gain a more hopeful, positive and meaningful perspective on life in as few sessions as possible.

What to expect from a Human Givens therapy session

Warmth, empathy, a chance to switch off any negative thoughts using relaxation techniques and guided imagery.

The Human Givens approach offers you a practical and effective framework to better understand yourself and your emotional health giving you a better chance at achieving your goals.

You can expect to leave the session with a new perspective on your problems and helpful follow up activities to motivate you to achieve your goals.