
STRING MINDED
Hypnotherapy and Perfomance Anxiety Coaching for Musicians
Performance anxiety. Self-doubt. Stage fright. Pressure. Perfectionism.
The voice in your head saying "you're not good enough".
If you are a musician stuck in this cycle - blocked from playing freely, held back by fear, disconnected from why you started in the first place...
You are not broken, lazy or untalented.
You are not alone - many creative people struggle with the same problems.
Most of this lives in the subconscious mind - you just need help rewiring what is holding you back. and that's precisely where we will begin our work.
Now, imagine walking on stage feeling grounded...confident...
Calm body. Clear focus.
True enjoyment of sharing your music.
Yes. This is completely possible for you.
We can work towards it together.
My name is Barbara, a professional violinist with over 20 years of experience.
I have lived in fear. I have felt the pressure... and I have overcome it.
I hold:
Bachelor of Music
Master of Arts in Music Psychology, Education, Performance and Wellbeing
Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
National Council fo Hypnotherapy Diploma
In my approach, I combine performance psychology with clinical hypnotherapy to help you find confidence, clarity and joy in your playing again.
You can read my full story here →


WHAT WE WORK ON:
✧ Performance anxiety and stage fright
✧ Self-doubt and perfectionism
✧ Reconnecting with WHY you play
✧ Building genuine confidence
✧ Releasing pressure and tension
✧ Overcoming blocks that keep you stuck
One-to-one online sessions from the comfort of your home. No travel. No time wasted. Just focused, personalised work designed for YOU.
Session: £65 | 60 minutes | Online
Ready to play without fear?
Let's have a chat.
Book your free initial consultation and start the journey back to playing
the music you love with joy and confidence.
What my clients say
" I was a bit skeptical about hypnotherapy, but after working with Barbara, I can't believe how much my performance anxiety has decreased!
She approached our sessions with professionalism and empathy. I am definitely feeling the shift in my mindset. Thank you!"
"Barbara is an incredible coach.
I felt lost and overwhelmed in my music journey, but her support and understanding of my problems was really refreshing. Hypnotherapy in itself is quite an experience...and I loved every minute of it, and it revealed a lot of things I was not consciously aware of. Highly recommend giving it a try."
"I can't thank Barbara enough for the transformation I've experienced! As a musician with major self-doubt, I really struggled to enjoy what I loved. She helped me tackle my perfectionism head-on.
There were tears and big feelings I had no idea were locked up in my mind... and now I'm performing more freely and passionately than ever before. Thank you, Barbara."