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, fear, social anxiety, public speaking nerves, performance anxiety, workplace pressure and self-doubt so they can think clearly, feel more in control, and perform at their best.

I work with clients in Bristol (Clifton and Queen Square) and online across the UK.  My approach is compassionate, practical, 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 wide range of fields, including:

• Artists, performers, the arts, broadcasting and media
• Law and the civil service
• Healthcare and education
• Business, trades, and engineering

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

How I Work

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

Clients often describe my approach as compassionate, insightful and practical. I offer personalised support, working collaboratively to help you build on strengths, shift unhelpful patterns, and create confident, sustainable change so you can function at your best in everyday life.  I draw on Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, Coaching Approaches, Mindfulness, Nervous System Regulation and Body-Based Techniques, Counselling, and related therapeutic approaches.

Please get in touch to check current availability or to arrange an initial consultation.