Training & Courses
Whole Human Therapy™
A whole-person approach to mental health and wellbeing
Holistically Human™ works from the Whole Human Therapy™ framework, an integrative model that recognises the connection between psychological experience, nervous system regulation and physical wellbeing.
Rather than viewing mental and physical health separately, Whole Human Therapy™ considers how emotional states, physiological processes and embodied experiences interact to shape overall wellbeing.
The Whole Human Model
The framework is built around four interacting domains:
Mind
Movement
Touch
Nervous System Regulation
Each of these influences the others.
For example:
- emotional stress can create physical tension
- movement can influence mood and resilience
- nervous system states shape how we think and feel
By working across these domains, practitioners can support individuals in developing greater emotional awareness, regulation and resilience.
Whole-Human Therapy™ Professional Competency Framework
The Whole-Human Therapy™ framework introduces a new integrative model of mental health care recognising the interaction between psychological experience, nervous system regulation and embodied physical states.
What the whitepaper includes
• The Whole-Human Therapy™ model
• The professional competency framework
• Practitioner standards
• Future accreditation pathways
How Whole Human Therapy™ Works
Practitioners working from the Whole Human Therapy™ framework may draw on a range of approaches including:
- Counselling and psychotherapy
- Nervous system regulation techniques
- Embodied awareness practices
- Lifestyle and wellbeing interventions
This integrative approach allows individuals to explore both the psychological and physiological dimensions of wellbeing.
Whole Human Therapy™ may support individuals experiencing:
- Anxiety and chronic stress
- Burnout and overwhelm
- Trauma and adverse experiences
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Life transitions
- Relationship challenges
Sessions begin with an initial assessment to ensure each client is matched with the most appropriate practitioner.
Training Pathways
At Holistically Human™ we offer a unique approach to therapy that goes beyond traditional psychotherapeutic theories and embraces some of the practices of social prescribing to create a coherent response to mental health with the aim of whole-person wellness.
To become a member of The Holistic Humans Community, every practitioner completes our introductory course in Whole-Human Therapy™. This foundational training introduces a polyvagal-informed and trauma-aware approach, supporting practitioners to work safely, ethically, and in alignment with our shared values.
An introductory training designed for wellbeing practitioners including:
- Yoga teachers
- Personal trainers
- Massage therapists
- Coaches
- Spa therapists
Participants learn:
Nervous system basics
Trauma awareness
Recognising emotional distress in clients
Rather than viewing mental and physical health separately, Whole Human Therapy™ considers how emotional states, physiological processes and embodied experiences interact to shape overall wellbeing.
2. Certified Whole Human™ Practitioner
A more advanced programme designed for practitioners wishing to integrate the Whole Human framework into their professional work.
Training explores:
- Nervous system regulation techniques
- Embodied emotional processing
- Integrative case understanding
- Ethical and trauma-informed practice
3. Whole Human™ Therapist
Advanced training for qualified counsellors, therapists and psychotherapists interested in integrating nervous system awareness and embodied approaches within therapeutic practice.
Together participants form
The Holistic Humans™ Community
Join our next cohort of Holistic Humans and become part of building a more holistic future in mental health.
‘’Your physiological states determine your psychological states"
Dr Stephen Porgesdeveloper of Polyvagal Theory
All courses for Therapists
An Introduction to Whole-Human Therapy
To become a member of The Holistic Humans Community, every counsellor and wellbeing practitioner completes our introductory course in Whole-Human Therapy™. This foundational training introduces a polyvagal-informed and trauma-aware approach, supporting practitioners to work safely, ethically, and in alignment with our shared values.
Level 2 Counselling skills for wellbeing practitioners
This course gives you the tools to listen, respond, and contain emotional material in a professional way. You’ll learn how to hold space, recognise boundaries, and respond safely when clients share sensitive experiences — all while respecting your own wellbeing and limitations.
Level 3 Counselling skills for wellbeing practitioners
This course gives you the tools to listen, respond, and contain emotional material in a professional way. You’ll learn how to hold space, recognise boundaries, and respond safely when clients share sensitive experiences — all while respecting your own wellbeing and limitations.