Anxiety, Performance Anxiety & Confidence Therapy

Hello, and welcome. I’m Annette Sloly, a Senior Clinical Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Performance Anxiety Coach with over 14 years’ experience.

I help adults manage anxiety, stress and pressure so they can think clearly, feel more in control, and function effectively when it matters. I work with people who need to function well under pressure, not avoid it.

I work with clients in Bristol (Clifton and Queen Square) and online across the UK. My approach is practical, compassionate and nervous-system-informed, combining evidence-based psychological strategies with body-based regulation techniques.

What I Help With

Anxiety & Stress
General anxiety, panic symptoms, burnout, overthinking, social anxiety, confidence issues, and blushing.

Performance & Professional Pressure
Public speaking anxiety, presentations, meetings, interviews, leadership confidence, workplace pressure, and professional exams.

Medical & Specific Fears
Fear of flying, MRI anxiety, and medical procedure anxiety.

Performance & Creative Performance 
Stage fright, musicians, performers, speakers, sports performance mindset.

Stress-Linked Conditions
IBS-related stress, voice difficulties linked to anxiety, and CFS/ME stress support.

Clients I work with have gone on to:

• Speak and perform confidently at international music and literary festivals, concerts, and live events
• Deliver talks, webinars and live presentations
• Feel more confident in meetings, pitches and leadership roles
• Manage important exams and assessments
• Feel more at ease socially and professionally
• Perform confidently in television, theatre, and other live performance settings

Who I Work With

I work with adults across a range of fields, including:

• Arts, performance, broadcasting and media
• Law and the civil service
• Healthcare and education
• Business, trades and engineering

During the pandemic, I supported frontline workers managing sustained pressure and uncertainty. Some clients come via their GP or through personal recommendation.

How I Work

My work is grounded in over 14 years of clinical experience and ongoing professional development.

I offer personalised, collaborative support, helping you build on strengths, shift unhelpful patterns, and develop practical ways to respond more effectively under pressure.  My approach draws on Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, coaching approaches, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation.

Next Step

If you would like to explore whether this approach may be helpful, you are welcome to get in touch to check availability or arrange an initial consultation.