Frequently Asked Questions

What issues can you help with?

We can help with a wide range of difficulties which have traditionally been handled by psychotherapy. In fact we can help with any situation in which you feel that your brain is not working to your best advantage. People tend to give these situations various names and labels. We employ human givens techniques for dealing with the following issues:

• Addiction
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eating disorder (Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge eating)
• Obsessive thought and behaviour (OCD)
• Phobias
• Panic attacks
• Post natal depression
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Trauma (PTSD)
• Relationships
• Smoking
• Stress related illness (e.g. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Back Pain etc.)
   

Why therapy?

It is a reflection of our present society that human givens is most visible in its therapeutic form. In its wider sense human givens is about emotional health and clear thinking. Application of human givens principles by trained therapists can help to cure many disorders which are symptoms that our brains are not working to our best advantage. From the therapeutic point of view the new understanding that it brings can help with issues such as addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, obsessive and compulsive behaviour, panic attacks, phobias, post natal depression, traumas, and stress related illness. It can radically improve our effectiveness in working with children, and improve all aspects of relationships.
 

Where are you based?

We are based in the town of Trowbridge, which is in the county of Wiltshire in the UK. Please see the contact page for our full address and a Google map.
 

Is is for me?

Everyone of us is different and faces different challenges. If you want to make some improvement in your life then human givens therapy can help you with those changes.
 

What will happen (how do you work?)

Human Givens is a "talking therapy". We will listen to you and may offer suggestions and advice. A typical session will involve one-to-one discussion of issues and is likely to involve work with relaxation and imagination. We get involved and offer practical advice and support where relevant. All information is treated with the utmost confidence. Contact us for further details.
 

How long is each session?

Individual sessions usually last one hour to one and a half hours although the first is usually one and a half hours. Couples sessions are always one and a half hours.
 

How long is your waiting list?

We can usually offer you an appointment within 5 to 10 days. When you need help you need it quickly so we work hard to keep our waiting list short. We achieve this by having a number of qualified therapists working from our centre plus contact with others in the local area who we can call on when required.
 

How many sessions will I need?

Human Givens therapists are trained to help you to feel better from the very first session. However you might expect to book at least one follow-up session. Many people find benefit from only two or three sessions and rarely require more than six. Contact us for further details.
 

What will it cost?

Individual sessions

Individual sessions cost £50 and last between an hour and and hour and a half. We take as few sessions as possible to help you reach your goal and aim to help you feel better from the very first session. We want you to feel in control of how many sessions you have so we only generally book one session at a time. You are not under any pressure to come back if you don’t feel that you are getting value for money. By the end of the first visit, we normally try to give you an indication of how many sessions you might need – but how quickly you progress can depend on what else is going on in your life. Most people require between two and eight sessions. The average is four - about the same cost as having a car fully serviced.

Couples and families sessions

Couples and family sessions cost £75 and last one and a half hours. We work hard to help you achieve your own aims as quickly as possible. Please contact us for more information about our couples and families program.
 

How do I know it will work for me?

We can never guarantee to be able to solve your problem. But we are confident we can help - even though no one else has been through the same experiences and difficulties that you have been through. We enjoy this work and we work hard to put our training into practice for the best possible outcome for you. See what others have to say about our services.
 

Why should I believe you?

It is entirely reasonable (and very healthy!) to be sceptical. We encourage you to be careful and ask questions when looking for help and understand how difficult it is to place trust in someone you have never met - especially at a time when you are at your most vulnerable. You may find it easier to get a feel for our services by talking to us on the phone first. Please contact us if you would like a chat with no obligation or pressure. You may like to read what others have said about us - see our testimonials.
 

Why the snowflake?

What is the relevance of the snowflake image?