This memoir describes the various childhood experiences that informed the quest for meaning and the travels and adventures that came after asking his art tutor a question that ultimately led to a long association with the work of Idries Shah.
Ivan Tyrrell Book order






- 2016
- 2014
Why we dream
- 265 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Why we dream: the definitive answer shows that dreaming is vital for mental health and that the brain state we associate with dreaming (the REM state) also has crucial importance when we are awake. Full of real life stories, dream examples and case histories, it gives readers the key to understanding their own remembered dreams.
- 2011
The last 40,000 years of the human story including discoveries about the big bang; the origin of information; time; autism; psychosis; cave art; stone circles; ancient Egypt; Gnosticism; universal consciousness; science and mysticism; the nature of relationships; Sufism; how and why the universe manifests, and why consciousness can survive death.
- 2008
Release from Anger
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Explains why rage and aggression is on the increase in our society and offers strategies to curb excessive anger in yourself and others - at home, in the workplace, in public and even whilst driving. This book explains the difference between healthy anger and destructive anger, and why anger is a natural survival strategy.
- 2006
How to Master Anxiety
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Looks at the way we understand and deal with a wide range of anxiety disorders. Based on the human givens approach to psychotherapy, this work contains science-based insights into human behaviour, our needs and the ways in which we get those needs met that will help you overcome a range of anxiety-led behaviours and take back control of your life.
- 2005
Freedom from Addiction
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The secret behind successful addiction busting represents a major leap forward in the way we view and treat addictions. The new science-based in-sights it contained have already helped countless people to overcome a wide range of compulsive behaviors and take back control of their lives.
- 2004
How to Lift Depression...Fast
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
'How to Lift Depression - Fast' is the first in a new psychobabble-free series about improving mental well-being.
- 2003
The APET Model
- 60 pages
- 3 hours of reading
- 2003
Human Givens
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
The authors guide the reader through their approach to emotional health and education, clearly explaining a body of psychological knowledge gained through decades of research into neurophysiology, psychology and behaviour. This is a fresh edition containing a wealth of new material that will enhance its already considerable reputation.