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Nicola Hladky
Therapy & High Performance

Therapy for High Performers Who Are Succeeding at Everything Except Feeling Okay

On the outside, you're holding it all together. You're high-functioning, driven and by most measures doing incredibly well.

But inside, it feels very different, the constant pressure, the overthinking, the quiet exhaustion of keeping up with everyone's expectations while running on empty.

If you're succeeding at everything except actually feeling okay, you're in the right place.

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Who I Work With

I work with founders, CEOs, senior leaders and ambitious professionals who are carrying more than anyone around them realises. People who've built impressive careers and businesses, but who privately struggle with anxiety, burnout, imposter syndrome or a persistent sense that something is missing even when everything on paper looks exactly right.

You might recognise yourself in some of these patterns:

  • → You're performing at a high level but running on fumes and the coping strategies that got you here are starting to crack
  • → You find it almost impossible to switch off, rest without guilt or be present with the people you care about
  • → Stress, anxiety or overthinking follows you home from every meeting, every decision, every day
  • → You hold everything together for everyone else, and there's no space left for you to not be okay
  • → You've considered therapy before, but the idea of sitting with someone who doesn't understand your world feels like a waste of time
  • → You're navigating a big transition- scaling a business, stepping into a bigger role, leaving corporate and the inner work hasn't kept pace with the outer change

This isn't about pushing harder or quick fixes. This is a bespoke, high-touch therapeutic process for people who are functioning beautifully on the outside and quietly struggling on the inside and who are ready to close that gap.

"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 a background in clinical psychology. What that means in practice is that 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 is integrative, drawing on counselling, CBT, IFS, coaching, and somatic techniques depending on what you need. But the thread that runs through everything is depth.

I'm not interested in surface-level coping strategies or positive affirmations. I go deep into the operating system that's driving your thoughts, emotions and behaviour, because that's where lasting change actually happens.

Because I also work as an executive coach, I understand the world you operate in. The weight of constant decision-making. The loneliness of leadership. The pressure to perform when you're running on empty.

You won't need to explain your context to me, I already speak your language. And you don't have to choose between therapy or coaching. You get both.

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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, procrastination and perfectionism
— Self-doubt and low confidence masked by high performance
— Difficulty balancing success with wellbeing
— Relationship difficulties, particularly the impact of work on personal life
— Big career or life transitions: scaling, stepping up, starting over

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 focused therapeutic programmes rather than open-ended weekly sessions. This is intentional. Real psychological change doesn't happen from occasional check-ins, it happens when you commit to a structured process with clear depth and momentum.

Your programme includes:

  • → 12 sessions over 4 months (3 sessions per month)
  • → 50-minute sessions, held online via Zoom
  • → A consistent, protected space designed around your schedule

Three sessions per month gives us enough frequency to build real momentum and go deeper, but also gives you time to implement the techniques.

"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

£450/month

4 month commitment

12 sessions total

£1,800 total investment

Pay in Full

Best Value

£1,650

Save £150

12 sessions over 4 months

Commit upfront, 12 sessions for the price of 11

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 a unique blend of solution focused coaching, I understand what it takes to change the patterns underneath.

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

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

Ready to Start?

If you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or stuck in cycles that no longer serve you, you don't have to figure it out alone.

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 genuine conversation to see if we're a good fit.

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 need to 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 last week of the month is an implemnetation week where you can embed what we have discussed. You'll have enough space between sessions to process and implement, without losing the thread of the work we're doing together.
Why a 4-month programme and not open-ended? +
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, intentional, and designed to produce real results — 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 counselling, IFS, CBT, ACT, EMDR, compassion-focused therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness, hypnotherapy and NLP. 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.