Alongside my work as a writer and educator, I am currently completing the final stage of my training in Human Givens therapy. As part of this process, I am looking for a small number of clients to work with and I am offering these sessions free of charge.
I want to explain clearly what this offer involves, and just as importantly, what it does not involve.
Human Givens is a practical and solution focused approach to therapy. It is designed to help people address difficulties they are experiencing in the present rather than requiring a detailed exploration of the past. You do not have to talk about childhood trauma unless you want to. Many people find the work closer to coaching, with an emphasis on understanding what is not working in their life now and identifying realistic ways forward.
People come to this kind of work for many different reasons. Some feel anxious about work or money. Others are struggling with relationships, confidence, motivation, or a general sense of being stuck or overwhelmed. Often there is a feeling that life has become unbalanced, or that important emotional needs are not being met. The aim of the sessions is to help you think clearly about these challenges, understand what you need in order to feel better, and draw on your own resources to make changes that support wellbeing.
Because these sessions are part of supervised training, the work is clearly structured and time limited. There is a beginning, a middle, and an end. For many people, this feels safer and more manageable than an open ended therapeutic commitment. It is a contained space in which to reflect, gain insight, and move forward without feeling exposed or overwhelmed.
All sessions are fully supervised by an accredited and registered Human Givens therapist. Supervision is an essential part of ethical practice. It ensures that the work is thoughtful, professionally guided, and held within clear boundaries. Everything discussed is confidential, and the supervision process exists to support clients as well as practitioners.
Some people are curious about therapy but cautious about taking the first step. Because these sessions are offered free of charge, this can be a low pressure way to explore whether this kind of support is right for you. There is no obligation to continue beyond what feels appropriate. For some, simply having a calm and confidential space to be listened to and to think things through can already make a meaningful difference.
This offer is not an emotional free for all, and it is not about fixing you or digging endlessly into your past. It is a practical, respectful, and bounded way of working with what matters to you now.
You can find FAQ about the approach here:
I end with this image of surfing over the waves of life. It reflects the spirit of this work. The aim is not to remove difficulty or pretend that challenges do not exist, but to help you stay steady, resourceful, and forward looking as life moves and changes. Human Givens therapy is about learning how to navigate what is happening now with greater confidence, clarity, and balance.
If you would like to read more about my background, training, and approach, including a detailed FAQ about how the sessions work, you can find further information here:
https://www.francisgilbert.co.uk/therapy/
If you are interested in taking part, please email me at sir@francisgilbert.co.uk. I will reply personally and in confidence.