Annette Sloly | Senior Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist & Performance Anxiety Coach

Hypnotherapy & Coaching for Confidence, Anxiety, Stress & Performance Nerves

I’m Annette Sloly BA (Hons), DSFH, HPD (CNHC, MNCH Reg), a Senior Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Performance Anxiety Coach with over 14 years’ clinical experience.

I help adults manage anxiety, nerves, stress, and self-doubt, regulate their nervous system under pressure, and approach high-stakes moments with clarity and confidence, supporting a shift from self-criticism to self-compassion. I see clients in Bristol (Clifton & Queen Square), London, and online across the UK.

Clients I support have gone on to:

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

What I Help With

Anxiety and Stress

• General anxiety, stress, and panic
• Performance anxiety, nerves, and stage fright
• Social anxiety and confidence challenges
• Blushing or visibility-related discomfort

Workplace and Professional Pressures

• Conferences, meetings, workshops, panels, and presentations
• Professional exam anxiety, including Vivas, MLA, and ACA

Health-related Stress & Anxiety

• Medical exam anxiety, such as MRIs
• Stress-related conditions, including IBS, voice disorders, and immune-related issues such as CFS/ME

Performance Mindset & Specific Fears

• Performance anxiety and nerves
• Public speaking and visibility
• Sports and performance mindset challenges
• Fear of flying

Who I Work With

I work with adults across many fields, including the arts, media, law, the civil service, healthcare, education, business, trades, and engineering.

Drawing on broad experience, I’ve developed an attuned, nuanced way of listening and a knack for asking the questions that shift perspective, open insight, and create momentum. I draw on approaches including Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, NLP, the GROW model, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, ACT principles, and counselling skills.

My work is grounded in extensive CPD, including current ADHD research, stress and resilience, psychoneuroimmunology, and counselling. During the pandemic, I supported many frontline workers navigating sustained pressure and uncertainty.

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Consultation

You’re welcome to book a complimentary 10-minute introductory call to discuss your goals, ask questions, and decide whether hypnotherapy is the right fit for you.

If you prefer, you can book a full consultation directly, either online or in person, without an introductory call. Some clients come via their GP or through personal recommendation.

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Scope of Work

I support people with anxiety, stress, and confidence-related concerns.

I do not work with chronic pain, neurological conditions, specific mental health conditions, eating disorders, or weight management. Hypnotherapy is a supplementary approach and not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. I work alongside, not in place of, a client’s healthcare team.

Please see my FAQ for a complete list.

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Podcast

Soft Heart, Steel Nerves

I’m the host of the upcoming podcast Soft Heart, Steel Nerves, exploring nerves, self-compassion, and courage with expert guests.

The podcast brings together practical strategies, neuroscience-informed insight, and real-life experience to help listeners navigate stress, self-doubt, and high-pressure situations.

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Bristol Speakers Club

Confidence in Public Speaking

Alongside my clinical practice, I’m involved in Bristol Speakers Club, which I co-founded, to help people feel more confident, grounded, and present when speaking in public.

Our approach is psychologically informed and body-based, drawing on breathwork, movement, and nervous system regulation. We focus on authentic communication through practice and experimentation, not perfection.