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

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Spirituality

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Anxiety

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Life Coaching


Reviews

Janine

Oct 6, 2026

Great ideas & suggestions to help improve your life. Thank you!

Jay

Oct 4, 2026

The water going up the hill metaphor is so very simple, yet so ultimately profound and powerful. Thank you 🙏

Vishal Chandra

Oct 4, 2026

Amazing course and Charles has crafted it perfectly. This course definitely changed something deep inside me and help answered so many of my spiritual questions while introducing new and interesting concepts at the same time. Thanks Charles.

Harriett

Oct 3, 2026

Life changing. Life affirming. L I f e. To be. Thank you. Todah. Gracias. Obrigado. To your health and the well being of your children. 🙏

Cathy

Oct 3, 2026

Pleasant music, and asleep 😴 within a few minutes

Kit

Oct 3, 2026

Just the space & encouragement that today asked for

Liz

Oct 2, 2026

Brilliant concept! Made me laugh!!! Not so easy to do at first. It'll take practice!!!

Kelly

Oct 1, 2026

Very nice. I'm going to do this again. I shared concepts with friends and they thought they were very useful.

Corinne A

Oct 1, 2026

I started to fall asleep during my breaths, and woke with your voice. Not sure if that was wrong, but it happened. Lovely chill meditation- thanks!🙏

Christine

Oct 1, 2026

If you want to remember all you have is this moment.. this is for you. Charles is my favorite teacher… he is real and truthful.

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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