Senior Clinical Hypnotherapist & Performance Anxiety Coach

*As of March 2026, I currently have limited availability for new clients. You’re welcome to contact me to check current availability.*

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’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 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

I work with clients in Bristol (Clifton and Queen Square) and online across the UK.

Results clients achieve

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)
  • 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 feel relaxed and more confident and I don’t experience the periods of high stress that I used to. I’ve learnt some techniques for managing and conquering my fears, a permanent lifestyle change and not a temporary quick fix. Thanks to Annette, I have my anxiety under control for the first time.”
JG, Director
“I feel relaxed and more confident and I don’t experience the periods of high stress that I used to. I’ve learnt some techniques for managing and conquering my fears, a permanent lifestyle change and not a temporary quick fix. Thanks to Annette, I have my anxiety under control for the first time.”
James, 54, Director, Bristol

Click here to read recent testimonials.

How can I help you today?

Please email me hello@annettesloly.com. You can also fill out a contact form here. I support clients in person and online.