What is Human Givens therapy?

Human Givens is a practical, evidence-informed approach to emotional health. It’s built on a simple, hopeful idea: we’re all born with innate emotional needs — for safety, connection, a sense of control, achievement and meaning — and with the natural resources to meet them. Difficulties like anxiety, low mood or feeling stuck are usually a sign that some of those needs aren’t being met. Rather than spending months revisiting the past, we focus on the present and the future — calming what feels overwhelming and drawing on your own strengths to move forward. It’s collaborative, respectful, and often shorter-term than traditional talking therapy. For trauma, phobias and distressing memories, I also use the rewind technique — a gentle, effective method that takes the charge out of frightening memories without you having to relive them in detail.