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Sian Hines

Sian Hines, NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Compassionate practical counselling for midlife change

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  • Integrative approach
  • Warm non-judgemental space
  • Helps with relationships

About Sian

Sian Hines is a counsellor who helps people facing midlife shifts, stress and relationship strain. She works with people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem. Her approach is practical and down to earth, aiming to make the next steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

Sian uses an integrative style, combining several approaches to suit each person. She explains the counselling process clearly and tailors sessions to what a client needs now. Conversations can cover past experiences, current patterns and future goals so change can be planned and paced.

Her room is described as warm and non‑judgemental, where clients can talk through feelings and life events. She focuses on helping people understand emotions and behaviour, and on building small, realistic changes that add up over time. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques may be used alongside talking therapy when helpful.

Sian holds NCPS as a credential and has four years of practice experience. She works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. International clients can be accepted, though practical arrangements are confirmed at booking.

To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Costs vary with location and are provided through a cancellable subscription model.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Approaches you can expect in online sessions

Sian uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and choose actions that match their values. ACT often helps with anxiety, low mood and coping with life transitions by focusing on small, value‑led steps.

Attachment‑Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach can help people with trust, abandonment or intimacy concerns by identifying repeated dynamics and trying new ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sian discusses options with each person and adapts methods to match their goals, preferences and pace. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. It can make it easier to have regular check‑ins during a lunch break or between commitments. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking to ensure they suit your routine and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sian commonly help with?

Sian works with stress, anxiety, depression and midlife concerns. She also supports people with grief, intimacy and self‑esteem issues and a wide range of relationship and family problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses an integrative style that blends talking therapies, mindfulness and occasional hypnotherapy. The focus is practical and collaborative, helping people understand feelings and plan small changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working with people on issues including anxiety, depression, addictions and coping with life changes.

What credential and location details apply?

She holds NCPS as a credential and practises from the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted. Practical arrangements and any time‑zone considerations are sorted at booking.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to start?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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