Find calm and balance in your life
Let go of stress, anxiety and burnout, even if you think you've tried everything before.
Supporting high-achieving professionals, executives and entrepreneurs, and anyone who feels they have to hold it all together.
Welcome. Here's what happens next.
You've read my profile. Below you'll find the four ways I work, so you can choose what feels right for you. Reaching out is often the hardest part, so I've kept the first step simple and free.
- Book a free discovery callPick a time that suits you. I'll send you a Zoom link.
- We talk it throughYou tell me what's going on and what you'd like to change. I'll explain how I'd work with you. No pressure and no obligation.
- Choose what suits youPsychotherapy, high performance coaching, anxiety and burnout coaching, or ADHD coaching. Each page explains how it works and what it costs.
Ways to work with me
Choose the option that sounds most like you. Not sure? Every option starts with a free discovery call, and we can work it out together.
Psychotherapy
Talking therapy for anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationships, trauma, phobias and feeling stuck. I blend proven psychotherapy techniques with solution-focused methods, so you understand yourself better and feel the difference in your daily life.
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High performance coaching
My signature 1:1 programme for professionals, leaders and business owners. We get to the emotional roots of stress, perfectionism and self-doubt, and build the resilience to perform at your best and still have a life.
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Anxiety and burnout coaching
For high-functioning anxiety, stress and burnout. On the outside you're holding it together, on the inside it feels out of control. We'll get you calmer, clearer and back in charge.
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ADHD coaching
Practical, structured support for adults with ADHD from a Certified ADHD Coach. Build routines that suit how your brain works, manage overwhelm and follow through on what matters to you.
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You've achieved so much. So why does it feel this hard?
From the outside, you're doing well. Inside, the constant demands are starting to take their toll. Stress, anxiety or burnout might already be affecting your work, your relationships or your sleep.
I'm Nicola Hladky, an NCPS Registered Psychotherapist and high performance coach. I've worked with hundreds of people facing these exact challenges.
Through a personalised blend of counselling, CBT, mindfulness, stress management, hypnotherapy and coaching, I'll help you uncover the root cause of what you're feeling and give you practical techniques to take back control.
You're in the right place if you feel...
- Overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list and constant responsibilities.
- On edge, finding it hard to relax or switch off, no matter how hard you try.
- Unable to focus, with your mind scattered and distracted.
- Physically tense, with headaches, aching muscles or a knot in your stomach.
- Emotionally drained, waking up tired despite a full night's sleep.
- Caught in a cycle of worry about what could go wrong.
- Full of self-doubt, like an impostor despite everything you've achieved.
- Unable to say no or set boundaries without feeling guilty.
- Reliant on other people's approval to feel good enough.
- Desperate for a break from the cycle of stress, anxiety and burnout.
Warm, practical and focused on real change
I've supported hundreds of people through anxiety, stress, burnout, low confidence and difficult relationships. I know how much it can take to reach out, and I'll meet you exactly where you are.
My sessions are kind and non-judgemental, and they're also focused. You'll feel safe enough to open up, and you'll leave with something you can use straight away.
What it's like to work with me
"Nicola is so kind and gentle with the way that she approaches every session. The growth I have made in three very short months is something that money can't buy."
Nadia"Working with Nicola has been life-changing. I came to her feeling overwhelmed and anxious all the time... I've learned how to manage my stress and have gained a sense of balance I never thought possible."
Sarah T.Marketing Manager"I've seen several therapists over the years without success. Nicola has literally turned my life around within 4/5 months."
Kyle"I've struggled with burnout for years. Nicola provided the support and guidance I needed to reclaim my well-being."
Kelly M.Director"I was scared of flying... I am writing this review on holiday. I can't believe that this was possible in just two sessions."
Mike"I was feeling extremely anxious to the point where I couldn't go to work... I am now living my life instead of being scared and worried about everything."
Rachel"I was skeptical about therapy at first, but Nicola put me at ease right away. She helped me understand my high-functioning anxiety and gave me practical tools to cope."
Jamie P.Sales ExecutiveMind Matters: Navigating Your Thoughts
My 8-week thought journal, £22. It's packed with exercises, visual prompts and activities to help you regulate your emotions, build healthy routines, shift negative thinking and practise gratitude and self-compassion.
"The best self-help book is the one that you write for yourself."
You've already taken the first step.
Now let's work together on how you handle stress, anxiety and the pressure to succeed. Book a free discovery call, or email me at hello@therapywithnicola.com.
Leading a team or running a business? Executive coaching and corporate support are at nicolahladky.com.