The world is full of stories. . .
. . . shall we change yours?
Practical, solution-focussed psychotherapy
Are you feeling weighed down by how things are?
Want them to be different, but don’t know how to move forward?
Work with me to discover new strategies or skills, new understandings about emotional health.
Each session begins by listening to your story, really hearing you. Then we will work together to find solutions which are right for you, so that you can move forward to a better place, step by step.
It’s surprising how much difference small changes can make. It may take a few sessions or a bit longer. . . we will go at the pace that works for you.
Want them to be different, but don’t know how to move forward?
Work with me to discover new strategies or skills, new understandings about emotional health.
Each session begins by listening to your story, really hearing you. Then we will work together to find solutions which are right for you, so that you can move forward to a better place, step by step.
It’s surprising how much difference small changes can make. It may take a few sessions or a bit longer. . . we will go at the pace that works for you.
About Therapy
When you get in touch, we will arrange a free 15–20 minute phone or Zoom call. This gives us both the chance to see if I’m the right therapist for you.
During our sessions, you can expect me to listen carefully and without judgement. I won’t tell you what to do, but I may ask thoughtful questions to help you better understand what you’re experiencing and why.
Once we’ve explored what’s going on for you, we’ll work together to identify what you’d like to change and look at ways to help you move towards that.
Then together we'll use a combination of your abilities and resources with my knowledge and training to work out a practical plan to move you forward. From the first session I will work to help you feel better, more hopeful and forward looking.
During our sessions, you can expect me to listen carefully and without judgement. I won’t tell you what to do, but I may ask thoughtful questions to help you better understand what you’re experiencing and why.
Once we’ve explored what’s going on for you, we’ll work together to identify what you’d like to change and look at ways to help you move towards that.
Then together we'll use a combination of your abilities and resources with my knowledge and training to work out a practical plan to move you forward. From the first session I will work to help you feel better, more hopeful and forward looking.
About Anne Humphreys
I came to psychotherapy after 20 years supporting parents through challenging feeding situations as a person-centred breastfeeding counsellor. So I am experienced in helping people navigate intense experiences to achieve outcomes which work for them. Since becoming a psychotherapist I have worked with clients of all ages from early 20s up to late 70s and with both men and women.
I chose Human Givens psychotherapy after seeing the difference it could make, both personally and in others. It felt like a natural next step—allowing me to build on my experience and support people with a wider range of challenges, including anxiety, stress, low mood, and life transitions.
When I’m not doing therapy, I do a lot of gardening, some cooking, some dancing and I’m writing a novel.
I chose Human Givens psychotherapy after seeing the difference it could make, both personally and in others. It felt like a natural next step—allowing me to build on my experience and support people with a wider range of challenges, including anxiety, stress, low mood, and life transitions.
When I’m not doing therapy, I do a lot of gardening, some cooking, some dancing and I’m writing a novel.
What my clients say
What is Human Givens
Human Givens is a practical, forward-focussed, and evidence-based approach to psychotherapy that focuses on what people need to live mentally healthy and fulfilling lives. It draws on insights from neuroscience and psychological research, alongside effective techniques from a range of therapeutic approaches.
At its core is the idea that we all share essential emotional needs, such as connection with others, time for rest and reflection, a sense of autonomy, belonging, and meaning or purpose. When these needs are not met, emotional distress can arise.
We are also born with innate resources to help meet these needs, including memory, imagination, the ability to build relationships, and natural emotional responses that guide us. Human Givens therapy works by helping people use these resources more effectively to restore balance and wellbeing. Developed in the 1990s, it continues to evolve, with growing evidence to support its effectiveness.
At its core is the idea that we all share essential emotional needs, such as connection with others, time for rest and reflection, a sense of autonomy, belonging, and meaning or purpose. When these needs are not met, emotional distress can arise.
We are also born with innate resources to help meet these needs, including memory, imagination, the ability to build relationships, and natural emotional responses that guide us. Human Givens therapy works by helping people use these resources more effectively to restore balance and wellbeing. Developed in the 1990s, it continues to evolve, with growing evidence to support its effectiveness.
Useful to know
I can help with most issues, including:
- ADHD/ADD
- Anxiety
- Autism/ASD
- Behaviour change
- Career change
- Communication skills
- Depression including postnatal depression
- Estrangement
- Grief/Bereavement/Loss
- Personal development
- PTSD and trauma
- Phobias
- Relationship difficulties
- Relaxation
- Self-confidence
- Sleep issues
- Stress
- Time management
I work with people over 18 years of age
How long will it take?
I will aim to have as few sessions as possible to achieve your goals, while going at the pace that is right for you.
Sometimes only a few sessions are required. A chance to talk things through, or to learn a few new strategies or skills, take on board mindset shifts or new understandings about emotional health.
Sometimes it takes a little longer to gradually move things forward to a better place, to shift old patterns into new, healthier ways.
Sometimes only a few sessions are required. A chance to talk things through, or to learn a few new strategies or skills, take on board mindset shifts or new understandings about emotional health.
Sometimes it takes a little longer to gradually move things forward to a better place, to shift old patterns into new, healthier ways.
Where do you work?
I have a dedicated therapy room in a calm, peaceful garden surrounded by common land.
It’s a quiet relaxing space which is very secluded. There is parking on site and a toilet available.
I can also, where appropriate, do home visits.
It’s a quiet relaxing space which is very secluded. There is parking on site and a toilet available.
I can also, where appropriate, do home visits.
how much do you charge for sessions?
£70 per session (60-75 minutes)
Longer sessions are charged pro rata
Longer sessions are charged pro rata
Qualifications
- Qualified psychotherapist, with a Diploma in Humans Givens Psychotherapy (H.G.Dip.P.)
I use outcome measures to provide evidence and demonstrate results to my clients.
- BSc in Biology
- Diploma in Breastfeeding Counselling
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Get in touch
- South Holmwood, Dorking, Surrey, UK
- Within easy reach of Dorking, Leatherhead, Epsom, Reigate and Horsham.
- +44-07472795916
- anneh.hgp@gmail.com
- Mon-Fri - 09:00-19:00
I would love us to work together, so don't hesitate to leave me a message or send me an email. I aim to get back to you within a day. I offer free 20 minute phone consultations to help you find out more about how we can work together
Accreditation
Member of the Human Givens Institute
Listed on their register of practitioners (MHGI). The Human Givens Institute’s Professional Register of human givens practitioners is accredited in the UK by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA).