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.