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Nicola Hladky
Therapy & High Performance

You're holding it all together. But inside, you're exhausted.

You're functioning. You're showing up. You're doing everything that's expected of you.

But privately? You're running on empty. The anxiety doesn't switch off. The overthinking follows you home. And no matter how much you achieve, the feeling that something is wrong doesn't go away.

If you're succeeding on the outside and quietly struggling on the inside, you're in the right place.

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You Don't Have to Keep Pretending You're Fine

The clients I work with are high-functioning, driven and by most measures doing incredibly well. But they're also carrying more than anyone around them realises.

You might recognise yourself here:

  • → The pressure never actually stops, even when the workday ends
  • → You can't switch off, rest without guilt, or be fully present with the people you love
  • → Anxiety, stress or burnout has become your baseline and you've started to wonder if this is just how life is now
  • → You hold everything together for everyone else, and there's nowhere to not be okay

You don't need to push harder. You need to actually deal with what's underneath.

"Just having one hour of therapy each week gave me the space to reflect, reset and see things differently. I've learned that self-care isn't a luxury, it's essential."

Maya, Founder

How I Work

I'm an accredited psychotherapist and executive mindset coach with an MSc in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy. I've worked clinically across the NHS, Metropolitan Police, Deloitte and KPMG.

What that means in practice: I don't just help you talk about how you feel. I help you understand why you feel that way, where those patterns started, and how to change them at the root.

My approach draws on CBT, IFS, integrative counselling, somatic techniques, hypnotherapy, NLP, trauma-focused EMDR and stress management techniques, and because I also work as an executive coach, I already understand the world you're operating in. The weight of leadership. The loneliness at the top. The pressure to keep performing when you have nothing left.

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"I was overwhelmed by constant overthinking. Nicola helped me rebuild my confidence and feel more in control of my life and leadership."

Mark, CFO

What We Can Work On Together

Every client's work looks different, but common themes include:

— Anxiety, stress and overthinking that persists despite external success
— Burnout and chronic exhaustion that rest alone doesn't fix
— Imposter syndrome and the fear of being found out
— ADHD, perfectionism and procrastination
— Self-doubt masked by high performance
— The impact of work on your relationships and personal life
— Big life transitions: scaling a business, stepping into a new role, leaving corporate
— Difficulty balancing success with wellbeing

What My Clients Have Achieved

The work we do together creates change that goes far beyond the therapy room.

Scaled with less stress

Scaled businesses while working fewer hours and with less stress

Stepped into leadership

Secured dream leadership roles after years of self-doubt

Made the leap

Transitioned out of corporate to start their own business

Found clarity & calm

Reduced anxiety and burnout, leading with clarity and calm

Built boundaries

Built stronger boundaries and reclaimed time for life outside of work

Rediscovered confidence

Rediscovered confidence and stepped into roles they once thought were out of reach

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"Nicola is the right mix of coach and therapist. She helps you understand the why, but also pushes you to achieve more than you thought possible."

Sarah, CEO

The Programme

Therapy Programme

I work in structured therapeutic programmes rather than open-ended weekly sessions. Real change requires momentum, not occasional check-ins.

Your programme includes:

  • → 12 sessions over 4 months (3 sessions per month)
  • → 50-minute sessions held online via Zoom
  • → One integration week per month to process and embed the work
  • → A consistent, protected space built around your schedule

The integration week is intentional. It gives you time to process and implement between sessions, because real change happens in the spaces in between, not just in the room.

"After struggling with imposter syndrome, I now feel like a different person. I left with tools that I still use every day."

Natalie, Sales Director

Investment

Monthly Plan

£395/month

4 month commitment

12 sessions total

3 sessions per month

Pay in Full

Best Value

£1,375

Save £125

12 sessions over 4 months

The work we do together will change how you relate to yourself, your stress, your relationships and your leadership.

Training & Qualifications

Nicola Hladky

I hold an MSc in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and advanced qualifications in Integrative Counselling, CBT, Hypnotherapy and NLP. I'm an EMCC-accredited High Performance Coach and a Certified ADHD Coach.

I've worked clinically and as a coach across the UK, Europe and the UAE, including with organisations such as the NHS, Metropolitan Police, Deloitte and KPMG.

I bring all of that into the therapy room, giving clients a unique blend of deep psychological work and practical, solution-focused support.

MSc Psychology PG Dip Psychotherapy EMCC Executive Coach Harvard Leadership ADHD Coach CBT Integrative Counselling Hypnotherapy NLP EMDR

Accredited with: BPS · NCPS · EMCC · National Hypnotherapy Society

Ready When You Are

If you've been holding it together for too long and you're ready to actually deal with what's underneath, let's talk.

Book a free introductory call and we'll have an honest conversation about what you're experiencing, what you want to change, and whether this programme is the right fit. No pressure. Just a real conversation.

Online sessions available across the UK, Europe and UAE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this programme for?+
This programme is for founders, CEOs, senior leaders and ambitious professionals who are high-performing but privately struggling with anxiety, burnout, imposter syndrome or a sense that something is missing. If you're functioning well on the outside but struggling on the inside, this is designed for you.
How is this different from regular therapy?+
I combine clinical psychotherapy with executive coaching. That means we go deep into the psychological patterns driving your behaviour, but we also work practically on how you lead, make decisions and operate under pressure. You don't have to choose between therapy or coaching, you get both. And because I understand the world of high-performance leadership, you won't spend sessions explaining your context.
Why 3 sessions per month instead of weekly?+
Three sessions per month gives us enough frequency to build real momentum and go deeper than surface-level conversation. The fourth week is an integration week, giving you space to process and implement what we've worked on. Real change happens in the gaps, not just in the room.
Why a structured programme and not open-ended sessions?+
Structured programmes create commitment and momentum. Open-ended therapy can drift. Four months gives us enough time to identify your core patterns, do the deep work to shift them and build sustainable change. It's focused and intentional, not dependency on a therapist.
Where do sessions take place?+
All sessions are online via Zoom. This allows for maximum flexibility and ensures you can access support regardless of your location. I work with clients across the UK, Europe and the UAE.
What if I'm not sure I'm ready?+
Book a free introductory call. We'll have an honest conversation about where you are, what you want to change, and whether this programme is the right fit. No pressure, no pitch, just clarity. If you're reading this page and thinking "this is me", that's usually all the confirmation you need.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?+
My approach is integrative, drawing on CBT, IFS, integrative counselling, somatic techniques, hypnotherapy, NLP, trauma-focused EMDR and stress management techniques. What I use depends entirely on what you need. The constant is depth, I work at the level of the operating system, not just the symptoms.