Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Centre in York
Established in 2010, we are a dedicated centre for psychotherapy, counselling, and wellbeing based in York. Our team of accredited Human Givens practitioners specialises in helping individuals overcome emotional distress through evidence-based techniques that prioritise rapid recovery. We focus on addressing unmet emotional needs and empowering clients to utilise their innate resources, avoiding prolonged analysis of the past. Our therapists are trained to resolve issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties, with a commitment to delivering practical, client-centred solutions.We provide a safe, confidential environment where clients can explore challenges and develop strategies to improve their mental health and daily functioning. Our approach integrates mindfulness, neurobiology insights, and trauma resolution methods, ensuring tailored support for adults, teenagers, and couples. With flexible session options and a focus on measurable outcomes, we aim to make therapy accessible and effective for all.
Services
Psychotherapy
Counselling
Trauma Therapy
Couples Counselling
Stress Management
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Support
Relationship Therapy
Mindfulness Training
Neurodiversity Support
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We use the Human Givens approach for swift emotional relief.
- Our therapists are accredited and highly trained in trauma resolution.
- We offer flexible session lengths and booking options.
- We focus on practical solutions without dwelling on the past.
- Our team includes specialists in neurodiversity and workplace stress.
Associations and certifications
- Human Givens Institute
What people say
Feel better immediately
Effective techniques
Swift emotional relief
Supportive therapists
Practical solutions
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services utilise the Human Givens approach to address emotional distress, including depression and trauma. Sessions focus on practical strategies to meet unmet emotional needs, leveraging innate resources for rapid recovery. Clients learn relaxation techniques and problem-solving skills tailored to their unique challenges.
Counselling
Counselling at our centre targets anxiety, relationship issues, and stress through client-centred methods. Therapists create a safe space to explore difficulties, offering tools to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Sessions prioritise confidentiality and measurable progress.
Trauma Therapy
Specialised trauma therapy resolves PTSD and complex trauma using evidence-based techniques. Therapists address past experiences without requiring detailed retelling, focusing on present solutions to restore emotional stability and resilience.
Couples Counselling
Couples counselling improves communication and trust through structured sessions. Therapists help partners navigate conflicts, rebuild connections, and develop strategies for long-term relationship health and mutual understanding.
Mindfulness Training
Mindfulness training teaches relaxation techniques to manage stress and anxiety. Clients learn to focus on the present, reducing overwhelm and enhancing emotional regulation through guided practices integrated into therapy sessions.
People
Claire Morris
Co-Owner
Claire offers a calm, integrative approach to psychotherapy, supporting clients with anxiety, trauma, and self-harm. With a background in optics and psychology, she co-owns the centre and holds an enhanced DBS certificate.
Colin Mawhinney
Therapist
Colin specialises in workplace stress and relationship mediation, drawing on 30 years of Yorkshire residency. A qualified mindfulness teacher, he supports clients with anxiety and trauma, including military veterans and healthcare workers.
Caroline Docherty
Therapist
Caroline provides compassionate therapy for depression and relationship issues, with expertise in neurodiversity. Her business background informs stress management strategies, and she volunteers at a women's charity in York.
Suzanne Smith
Therapist
Suzanne specialises in complex PTSD and addiction, collaborating with PTSD Resolution. Her personal experience with family mental health challenges drives her mission to empower clients through Human Givens techniques.
Ingrid Steele
Therapist
Ingrid works with adults, children, and families, focusing on trauma and neurodivergence. A narcissism-aware therapist, she co-chairs the York Peer Group for HG Therapists and holds an enhanced DBS certificate.
Questions
What is Human Givens therapy?
Human Givens therapy addresses emotional distress by identifying unmet needs and utilising innate resources. It focuses on practical solutions, avoiding prolonged analysis of the past.
How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions are typically 60 or 90 minutes, with initial sessions recommended as 90 minutes to establish goals and strategies.
Do you offer online therapy?
The text does not specify online options; contact the centre directly for details on remote therapy availability.
What issues do you treat?
We treat anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, addiction, and neurodiversity-related challenges using evidence-based methods.
How to book an appointment?
Contact a therapist directly via email or phone, use the website contact form, or leave a message on the landline answerphone.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes, confidentiality is maintained unless there is a risk of harm to self or others, ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.
Reviews (4)
Clare Ross
May 30, 2021
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I attend the York Human Givens Wellbeing Centre for my professional supervision sessions and the service is always friendly, safe and supportive.
Jane Trimmel
May 29, 2021
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The service from the centre was really excellent from start to finish. From my initial call asking for a counsellor who could help me through to the course of counselling provided I felt understood and supported and cared for.
Julia Holding
May 22, 2021
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Human Givens are a wonderful team of therapists working in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Would definitely recommend.
Morag Heirs
May 18, 2021
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Having seen Jenny over a number of years for my own therapy, I frequently recommend her (and the Human Givens approach) to colleagues and clients. The therapy style is open, clear and honest - most importantly it helps me to feel better after each session with homework to solidify the work. Therapy isn't always easy, but Human Givens is well worth trying.
