Expert therapy, counselling & coaching
for adults, young people and families
in York, northern England and online
Compassionate, effective therapy for your mental health and emotional wellbeing
Whether you’re taking your very first step or returning to renew a focus on your wellbeing, we’re here to support you. Let us help you navigate your next steps toward a healthier, more balanced life.
The York Centre was established in 2010, originally known as The York Human Givens Wellbeing Centre. We are a team of highly qualified, experienced and dedicated professionals who work with adults, young people, couples and families. At the York Centre, other partner centres or meeting online, we are here to help with a wide variety of issues and situations that can affect people's mental health, wellbeing and quality of life.
All of our team are grounded in an approach to psychology called the Human Givens (HG) approach. This is a practical, holistic and scientific approach to psychotherapy and counselling. We know what you need to do to understand yourselves better and to thrive.
Our work with individuals, couples, families and organisations brings together the most useful, current approaches from psychology, neuroscience, biology and other evidence relating to personal growth. Our team has areas of specialist expertise and significant experience professionally in areas such as behaviour change, transformation, and people and organisational development.
Overall, our aim is help you to the find clarity, meaning and healing in your life - to have a life in balance.
A calming space in the centre of York
Three calming rooms are nestled in the heart of York at 33 Bishopthorpe Road. Our space provides a private and peaceful retreat where adults, young people and families can feel at ease.
Whether you are a professional navigating work or relationships related issues, a veteran seeking support for trauma, a young person facing life’s transitions or a a family wanting to overcome conflict, our compassionate, highly qualified team is here to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
Read more about The York Centre here.
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How can we help you move forward?
We value each person as unique, recognising that your wellbeing is a very personal experience. This is because symptoms and formal diagnoses are often experienced very differently by each person. You may also find that situations or experiences overlap or are in more than one 'box', which can be confusing and even overwhelming.
Here are examples of issues you may be experiencing:
Shine a light on your wellbeing
We can help make sense of your experiences with you, join up how and why different issues may happen, and walk alongside you as you work on achieving your goals.
We don't see definitions or labels as the end point. We combine valuable psychological insights with an understanding of the clinical threshold of mental health issues - and then practical support to improve your emotional wellbeing.
What Clients Are Saying
"Really fantastic therapist. Flexible, understanding, knowledgeable, open minded. Helped me navigate and overcome symptoms of BPD within months. Do I need to say anymore than that!”
"A few sessions has made a real difference to how I handle challenging work situations. With their support and advice I now feel so much better equipped. They are wise, knowledgeable and caring, with a warm, relaxed approach. I'd highly recommend this type of therapy and supervision."
"I have had support on different occasions over the years and it has been incredible. They are kind, compassionate and extra knowledgeable. They make you feel seen and provide a safe environment to process whatever you’re going through."
"I've been dithering for a couple of weeks about whether or not I need the appointment as, thanks to you, I have done so wonderfully well over the past few months with your help and guidance.
"Having today received the appointment reminder I knew I had to make the decision, and I've decided to cancel. That's not to say you've seen or heard the last of me! But for now I feel fine.”