If anxiety, nerves or pressure stop you performing at your best — whether in interviews, exams, presentations, sport or other high-pressure situations — performance anxiety can be exhausting, frustrating and confidence-eroding.
Performance anxiety is not a lack of ability or talent. It is usually the result of subconscious stress responses that activate under pressure, causing physical symptoms, overthinking and loss of focus.
I help people across Reading, Didcot and online reduce performance anxiety using a blend of hypnotherapy, NLP and performance-focused coaching.
Many clients notice a positive shift within just a few sessions.
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Do Any of These Sound Like You?
• You perform well until the pressure increases
• You feel nervous, tense or panicked when being evaluated
• Your mind goes blank or overthinks
• You shake, blush, sweat or feel physically uncomfortable
• You worry about being judged or making mistakes
• You replay performances afterwards and criticise yourself
• You avoid high-pressure situations if possible
If so, performance anxiety may be holding you back more than you realise.
Why Pressure Disrupts Performance
Performance anxiety occurs when pressure triggers the body’s stress response. Situations involving expectation, evaluation or consequence can cause the nervous system to switch into fight-or-flight mode.
This may lead to:
• Increased heart rate
• Muscle tension
• Shallow breathing
• Reduced concentration
• Difficulty recalling information
• Loss of confidence
When this happens, logic and reassurance are rarely enough to regain control.
Performance Anxiety Situations I Commonly Help With
• Interview anxiety and career pressure
• Exam and test nerves
• Public speaking and presentations
• Sports performance anxiety
• Stage fright, imposter syndrome and performing anxiety
Although the situations differ, the underlying response is often the same.
Sessions & Locations
I offer performance-focused coaching using NLP and some hypnosis for performance anxiety:
• Reading, Berkshire – Monday to Friday, 10am–8pm
• Didcot, Oxfordshire – Tuesdays, flexible times
• Online hypnotherapy via Zoom, Skype or Teams
Whether you prefer face to face or online sessions, the process and results are just as effective. I work with clients across Reading and Didcot, including nearby towns in Berkshire and Oxfordshire, both in person and online. You could be next.
MAIL@THEEXCELPRACTICE.COM OR CALL 07807 540142
Why Choose The Excel Practice
• Over 18 years’ experience
• Specialist focus on anxiety, confidence and overthinking
• Calm, practical, professional approach
• Sessions tailored to the individual
• Trusted by hundreds of clients across Reading, Didcot & online
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
This varies, but as a general guide:
• Some people notice improvement within 2–3 sessions
• Others benefit from 4–6 sessions
Sessions are reviewed regularly, with no pressure or obligation.
If performance anxiety is stopping you from showing your true ability, hypnotherapy can help you feel calmer, more confident and in control and stop any overthinking. Learn how to establish your inner voice awareness.
Call 07807 540142 or Email today and working in-person and online
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For online hypnotherapy for performance anxiety please do ask for details on how I can help you with this using on Zoom, Skype, Teams and other on-line technology