The world is full of stories. . .
. . . shall we change yours?

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Every journey starts with a single step. . .
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.

About

Anne Humphreys

Anne Humphreys

Qualified Human Givens psychotherapist, HG.Dip.P

About Therapy
When you first get in touch, we’ll usually 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 and 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.
What is Human Givens therapy?
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 supporting its effectiveness.

What to expect

  • ADHD/ADD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism/ASD
  • Behaviour change
  • Career change
  • Communication skills
  • Depression including postnatal depression・Grief/Bereavement/Loss
  • Personal development
  • PTSD and trauma
  • Phobias
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Relaxation Self-confidence
  • Sleep issuesStress
  • Time management

I work with people over 18 years of age



I will aim to have a 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.
First session - 90 minutes - £90
Subsequent sessions - 75 minutes - £75
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 in certain circumstance do home visits.

What my clients say

     

 I wanted to thank you for the three sessions. They have been genuinely transformative and although behaviour change is in its early stages, as you mentioned last week, it seems like something has clicked. . . . I wanted to write to thank you for genuinely having a profound impact on how I conduct my life. 

     

 I was impressed by how Anne not only understood the issues that I came to her with, but rapidly seemed to identify the essence of my difficulties. She sensitively explored my concerns and together we came up with some solutions. I found her to be a patient listener with an astute aptitude for helping me make the necessary changes. 

     

 I came to Anne at a time where I was really struggling with my mental health.  By listening and tailoring the sessions to what I needed, I feel like me again, but with a toolkit to support me when times inevitably do get tougher again. 

 Anne is fantastic - she has really helped me turn my life around. If I could use three words to describe her style - patient, kind, accountability. 

  

Get in touch

  • South Holmwood, Dorking, Surrey, UK
  • Within easy reach of Dorking, Leatherhead, Epsom, Reigate and Horsham.

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