Clinical Experience & Approach
For over fourteen years, I have supported professionals, creatives, performers, and other adults experiencing anxiety, stress, confidence difficulties and performance anxiety. My work is informed by clinical experience and a commitment to understanding the psychological and physiological factors that influence performance, confidence and wellbeing.
I am continually struck by the resilience people bring to the therapeutic process. Supporting clients through meaningful change has shaped not only my professional practice but also my respect for the mind’s capacity to adapt, learn and grow.
Personal Experience & Perspective
My work is grounded in lived experience as well as professional training. My own experience of navigating trauma and adversity has deepened my commitment to self-awareness, emotional resilience and personal growth. A personal spiritual practice supports compassion, presence and perspective in my own life and professional practice.
Before training as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I spent a decade working in the arts across the public and private sectors, experience that continues to inform my understanding of creative and high-pressure professional environments.
Continual Learning & Professional Development
Ongoing professional development has been central to my work throughout my career. Over the past fourteen years, I have completed more than 30 additional courses and professional development programmes, continuing to expand my knowledge across anxiety, stress, performance, resilience and psychological wellbeing.
As someone diagnosed with ADD later in life, I bring both professional expertise and personal insight to my work. This perspective supports my creativity, curiosity and flexible approach, helping me tailor support to each individual while remaining attentive to the unique way they experience the world.
For details of my qualifications, professional registrations, memberships and continuing professional development, please see the FAQ and LinkedIn profile.
Creativity & Personal Interests
Creativity and communication have been central to my life from an early age. I trained as a classical violinist and began acting at the age of four, later working across acting, singing, storytelling and writing. I have performed professionally, including appearances on television and radio, and understand first-hand the realities of performing under pressure, from preparation and rehearsal through to the moments when nerves can suddenly take hold.
This background continues to inform my work with musicians, performers, speakers and other professionals who are required to perform under scrutiny.
I also studied yoga over a twenty-year period, developing a deep appreciation for breath, presence and nervous system regulation. Alongside my clinical training and professional experience, these influences continue to shape my understanding of performance, wellbeing and resilience.
Alongside my clinical work, I am co-founder of Raconteurs (formerly Bristol Speakers Club), a voluntary community initiative supporting the development of public-speaking confidence, communication skills and storytelling.
I am also co-creator of Lux Nova, a collaborative sound and data project developed with my husband, David Sloly. As current residents at The Studio, Bath Spa University, we explore how hidden patterns in scientific data can be experienced through immersive sound. Our work includes Notes from Your Universe, a project shaped from space and astronomical datasets.
The Next Step
If you would like to explore whether my approach may be helpful, you are welcome to get in touch at hello@annettesloly.com to check availability or arrange an initial consultation.