Charles Freligh

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

Kimberly

Jun 8, 2026

Loved this course so much but it’s also a great course to redo to get even more out of it!!! 🫶🫶🫶

Elsa Ren

Jun 6, 2026

Great course as always. Thank you Charles. I’ll for sure start from day 1 again, and again.

Gill H

Jun 5, 2026

It put me to sleep quickly, thank you!

Beth Swanepoel

Jun 4, 2026

Really refreshing approach to letting the quiet reveal whatever is needed 🙏 Thsnk you

Kim Olbrich

Jun 4, 2026

I loved this course and am about to start again on Day 1. Charles Freligh’s voice, words and wisdom paired with Stephen Mitchell’s’ beautiful and profound translation of the Tao te ching have helped me to deepen my understanding of this path, and enhanced my ability to quiten my thoughts in the moments of stillness.

Emma Pedro

Jun 2, 2026

Did this on inflatables in the pool u set the Spanish sun with a lovely friend. Thank you x

Loretta

May 31, 2026

An exceptional course, truly transformative. Charles’ teachings brought the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching to life in meaningful ways. His technique is thoughtful, authentic, and enriching. Highly recommended.

Jonah Fertig-Burd

May 30, 2026

This was a simple and beautiful practice of being in flow and seeing where we are in resistance to the flow.

Amanda Bowen

May 29, 2026

Thank You Charles. I just completed your course, forcthe first time 😁 I don't have a history of completing things so 83 sessions, im surprised and grateful. I have changed a lot during this course I can actually see it and feel it. Thankyou for your generosity is creating it, and sharing it. I have decided I will go back now and do it again. Namaste.

Tamsy

May 29, 2026

This course had a real affect on my life and became a solid part of my practice - i got into the habit of doing these 5mins before my times meditation. It’s full of such beautiful insight, and became almost like a friend to my day. I will definitely do the whole thing again from the start. Thanks so much charles - such a blessing ✨🌱

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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