Human Givens Psychotherapy

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The Human Givens (or Human Needs) approach to psychotherapy and counselling is a brief, solution-focused methodology designed to help individuals quickly improve their wellbeing,  with most clients getting the results they want in an average of 4-6 sessions. It is practical and adaptable, integrating the latest neuroscience and psychological research with proven therapeutic techniques from various approaches. This personalised method, developed by psychologists and psychotherapists, aims to bring clarity and consistency to mental health treatment. 

The Human Givens (HG) approach includes a psycho-educational component that clients find especially beneficial for building resilience.   

Human Givens therapists use a sound body of evidence-based knowledge and skills to help both adults and children with a wide variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties such as:

The Human Givens approach incorporates a variety of effective therapies, including cognitive and behavioural techniques, clinical hypnotherapy, and solution-focused conversations. These methods help identify what may be lacking in a person’s life and support the development of solutions, coping skills, and new perspectives to address life’s complex challenges.

HG's applications extend far beyond private practice. They are already widely used in mental and physical healthcare, education, social services, conflict resolution, sports and more.

All Human Givens therapists are required to uphold the HG Institute's Code of Conduct for Practitioners.  Details of the HG Ethics and Conduct Policy are available here.

If any member of the public or the Institute has a complaint, concern or grievance, they should follow the HG Institute's Complaints Procedure, as detailed here.