Business Details
18 Years
experience
Mental Health Therapy in Newcastle
Peaceful Minds was founded in 2008 by Sian Barnard, a qualified clinical hypnotherapist and CBT therapist with a Masters degree in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from Goldsmiths College. Our practice combines hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and cognitive-behavioural techniques to address emotional, mental, and behavioural challenges. With over a decade of clinical experience, including four years operating a private practice in Harley Street, London, we specialise in delivering tailored interventions for anxiety, depression, phobias, and relationship issues. Our approach integrates evidence-based methodologies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) to achieve sustainable personal transformation.We maintain professional affiliations with the British Society of Clinical Hypnotherapy and the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), ensuring adherence to rigorous industry standards. Our commitment to client confidentiality and ethical practice has established us as a trusted provider of mental health support across Newcastle upon Tyne and beyond.
Services
Hypnotherapy
Psychotherapy
CBT
CBH
DBT
Emotional Issues
Mental Disorders
Behavioural Problems
Self Development
Sexual Problems
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Combination of Hypnotherapy, CBT & CBH for effective treatments
- Masters qualified therapist with 4 years of clinical experience
- Proven success in treating anxiety, depression, and phobias
- Confidential and ethical therapy sessions
- Flexible session options including online consultations
Associations and certifications
- British Society of Clinical Hypnotherapy
- BABCP
What people say
New chapter of my life
Very nice and relaxing
Helped me relax
Very personable lady
Highly recommend
Services
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy creates subconscious change through targeted suggestions during a relaxed state. It addresses emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues by reshaping thought patterns. Clients benefit from reduced anxiety, improved sleep, and enhanced self-control.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
CBT breaks negative thought cycles through structured problem-solving techniques. This evidence-based approach treats anxiety, depression, and phobias by modifying unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions focus on practical skill development for long-term mental wellbeing.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
DBT combines mindfulness with emotional regulation techniques to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. This structured programme addresses borderline personality traits, anxiety, and trauma through four core skill modules. Weekly sessions build distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy explores emotional patterns through regular client-therapist dialogue. This approach addresses deep-seated issues like shame, relationship problems, and self-esteem concerns. Sessions create safe spaces for personal insight and behavioural transformation.
CBH Therapy
CBH integrates hypnosis with cognitive therapy techniques to reprogram negative thought patterns. This hybrid approach accelerates behaviour change for issues like phobias and addictions. Sessions combine relaxation techniques with practical problem-solving strategies.
People
Sian Barnard
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Sian Barnard established Peaceful Minds in 2008 after completing a Masters in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at Goldsmiths College. With four years of Harley Street practice experience and qualifications from the London School of Clinical Hypnosis, she specialises in treating anxiety disorders and emotional trauma using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine hypnotherapy, CBT, CBH, and DBT techniques tailored to individual client needs. These evidence-based methods address emotional, mental, and behavioural health challenges effectively.
How can hypnotherapy help with anxiety?
Hypnotherapy reduces anxiety by reprogramming subconscious thought patterns through targeted suggestions during relaxed states. Clients learn new coping mechanisms to manage stress triggers and physical symptoms.
Are sessions confidential?
All therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality under professional ethical guidelines. We adhere to BABCP and British Society of Clinical Hypnotherapy standards for client privacy and data protection.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We specialise in anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, relationship issues, trauma, and behavioural problems. Our therapies address conditions like OCD, insomnia, and low self-esteem effectively.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide virtual therapy sessions via Zoom or Skype for clients preferring remote consultations. These maintain the same professional standards as in-person sessions at our Newcastle clinic.
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