Charles Freligh, PhD

Psychologist, PhD

Charles has a PhD in clinical psychology and currently works as a remote therapist specializing in helping clients to be more present in daily life. He is a published author (The Will to Do Nothing), university professor, and visual artist. He has spent time living at a Zen monastery, but does not identify as Buddhist. His work is rooted in the healing power of presence, and his teachings provide a unique combination of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, to help make ancient wisdom more accessible and applicable to modern life.

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Specialities

Spirituality

Anxiety

Life Coaching


Reviews

MaryAnn F

Sep 8, 2026

This was a great one to practice this morning. Just what I needed. Feeling grounded and prepared for the day. Thank you!🙏

Sue Lindop

Sep 8, 2026

Needing a refresher..something so simple but easily forgotten.

Wendy

Sep 7, 2026

Incredible. Emotional. Lovely. Powerful. Thank you. ♡

Pasquale D'Apice

Sep 4, 2026

A beautiful journey by sea with a really cool and kind skipper.

Heidi Lerner Rearden

Sep 4, 2026

I always benefit from your meditations. This morning was a difficult day to focus and listening to several of your meditations, I now feel I am truly here. Many thanks to you 🙏

Lisa Ilm

Sep 2, 2026

This has been a lovely path to follow. Just a small peaceful moment to start each day. I’m looking forward to walking this way again. Thank you, Charles

Helena

Sep 2, 2026

This was just what I needed today. Listening in my space in quiet.

Dolly

Sep 1, 2026

I will listen to this again. Thank you for being ‘here’ as I learn to grow 💖

Melinda

Aug 31, 2026

Thank you, Charles, for a life changing journey. I don’t know how different my path now is, it’s simply not what and who I was before. This unknowing brings such grounded peace in the surrender. I don’t think I would have arrived here except for your course. You are a wonder.

FairySarah ️

Aug 30, 2026

Beautful thoughtful inspiring calming meds thank you 🧚💕🧚

My Practice

Service Provided

Virtual

Client Age

Adult

Treatment Approaches

Other


About

Identifies as Male, White

Speaks English

Joined Insight Timer in December 2016


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