Annette Sloly, MNCH (Reg.), HPD

Overview

Over the last 13 years, I have supported individuals from all walks of life across public and private sectors, helping them manage anxiety and stress, build confidence, and develop resilience. I work with adults online and in person in Bristol, London, Bath, and internationally.

My expertise includes helping people overcome social anxiety, workplace stress, and public-speaking fears, and supporting them in developing resilience and confidence in high-pressure environments. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including elite athletes, professional performing artists in music, theatre, television, and conceptual arts, as well as professionals in law, civil service, healthcare, education, and creative industries. I’ve also supported junior doctors with exam anxiety and legal professionals in achieving a healthier work-life balance.

Beyond workplace and performance coaching, I assist clients facing personal challenges such as preparing for medical procedures, recovering from injury, and managing stress-related conditions, including IBS, shy bladder syndrome, and voice or nervous system-related issues. During the pandemic, I worked closely with essential workers to build resilience and navigate extreme stress. I also collaborate with organisations to help employees regulate their nervous systems, manage anxiety, and build confidence in meetings, presentations, panels, and conferences.

I draw on evidence-based approaches including Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and performance coaching grounded in self-compassion. Sessions are tailored to help clients move forward with clarity, calm, confidence, and resilience.

I work with clients referred by their GP or recommended by past clients, helping them:

Understand and regulate their nervous system under pressure
Overcome anxiety, panic, and self-doubt
Manage blushing and social discomfort
Show up with presence and confidence in high-stakes situations

Clients I’ve supported have gone on to:

Speak and perform at global music, literary festivals, and concerts
Deliver talks, webinars, and live performances
Manage stress-related conditions and prepare for medical procedures or high-stakes exams
Build confidence in meetings, pitches, and panels
Feel more at ease in social and networking situations

From preparing for a keynote to navigating burnout, recovering from injury, or building visibility as a sensitive leader, I offer a safe, inclusive space to explore fear, reframe challenges, and make meaningful progress - always at your own pace.

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

Co-founder, Bristol Speakers Club, helping people build public speaking confidence through body-based, psychologically-informed training in a supportive space.