Performance
Build calm, clarity, and confidence when it matters most.
Whether you’re preparing for an important presentation, competing in sport, performing on stage, or simply wanting to feel more confident in everyday life, performance matters. But even the most capable people can be held back by nerves, self-doubt, or overthinking.
Maybe you know your stuff but freeze when all eyes are on you. Maybe you’re an athlete who trains hard but struggles under pressure. Or maybe you’re just tired of feeling like you’re not quite good enough – even when deep down, you know you are.
At Amanda Graham Hypnotherapy, I help you unlock the confidence, focus, and self-belief that’s already within you.
It’s not about becoming someone else – it’s about helping you feel more like yourself when it really counts.
Understanding performance anxiety.
Performance anxiety isn’t just about stage fright – it’s anything that causes you to second-guess, shrink back, or overthink when you want to be at your best.
You might:
• Feel sick or panicky before speaking or performing
• Struggle to sleep before a big event or game
• Over-prepare or procrastinate, then beat yourself up
• Worry about being judged or getting it wrong
• Doubt your ability, even when others believe in you
These responses are rooted in the subconscious mind – often linked to fear of failure, fear of being seen, or past experiences where things didn’t go to plan.
The good news? Those patterns can change.
HOW HYPNOTHERAPY CAN HELP WITH PERFORMANCE
Hypnotherapy helps quiet the inner critic, calm the body’s stress response, and build new, more empowering beliefs. In a relaxed and focused state, we can work directly with the part of the mind that governs confidence, motivation, and automatic responses.
That means:
• Feeling calmer and more prepared
• Reacting with focus, not fear
• Building self-trust and resilience
• Developing a mindset that supports, not sabotages
• Visualising success and embedding positive outcomes
You stay fully in control throughout – this is a collaborative process designed around your needs.
Who is this for?
Performance-focused hypnotherapy can help if you:
• Struggle with public speaking or presenting at work
• Compete in sports and want to improve mental focus
• Are an actor, musician, or performer dealing with nerves
• Need to prepare for exams or job interviews
• Want to boost general confidence and self-belief
You don’t need to be on a stage or in the spotlight to benefit – this is about feeling more capable and comfortable in your own skin, wherever life takes you.
What sessions involve.
Every session is personalised and supportive. We’ll start by exploring where the fear or tension is coming from and what’s getting in the way.
Then we’ll use gentle hypnotherapy techniques to reframe those blocks and build new internal responses.
Some areas we might work on:
• Managing nerves and staying calm under pressure
• Boosting natural confidence and self-esteem
• Developing positive internal dialogue
• Overcoming the fear of failure or judgment
• Creating a mental ‘rehearsal’ space to prepare for success
You don’t have to pretend to be confident. You just need a space to rediscover it.
Let's get started.
You’ve got what it takes – and hypnotherapy can help you bring it to the surface when you need it most.
If you’re curious about how this could work for you, I offer a free consultation so we can chat it through.