Senior Clinical Hypnotherapist & Performance Anxiety Coach

Hello, and welcome. I’m Annette Sloly, and I help adults manage anxiety, performance pressure, and self-doubt so they can think clearly, feel more in control, and perform at their best in high-stakes situations. I am a Senior Clinical Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Performance Anxiety Coach, BA (Hons), DSFH, HPD (CNHC, MNCH Reg), with over 14 years’ clinical experience specialising in social anxiety, performance anxiety, fear, and stress.

I support clients to:

• Regulate their nervous systems under pressure
• Reduce anxiety, stress, and overthinking
• Approach important moments with clarity and confidence
• Shift from self-criticism to self-compassion

Clients I support have gone on to:

• Speak and perform at conferences and international arts festivals
• Deliver workshops, talks, webinars, and live performances
• Feel more at ease in social and professional settings
• Manage workplace stress more effectively
• Navigate medical procedures with greater calm

What I Help With

Anxiety and Stress

• General anxiety, stress, and panic
• Social anxiety and confidence challenges
• Blushing or visibility-related discomfort
• Fear of Flying

Performance and Professional Contexts

• Workplace stress and professional pressure
• Conferences, meetings, workshops, panels, and presentations
• Public speaking anxiety and presentation nerves
• Professional exam anxiety, including Vivas, MLA, and ACA
• Medical anxiety, including MRI scans and medical procedures
  

Performance anxiety and nerves

• Stage fright and public speaking confidence
• Sports performance anxiety and mindset challenges
• Stress-related conditions, including IBS, voice disorders, and CFS/ME

Who I Work With

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

• The arts 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. I draw on:

• Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness
• Counselling and related therapeutic approaches

Clients often describe my work as precise, attuned, and practical. I focus on helping people shift perspective, build momentum, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Consultation

Please get in touch to check current availability or to arrange an initial consultation. I work with clients in Bristol (Clifton and Queen Square) and online across the UK.