Neil Sunley | Hypnotherapy & Mental Performance Coaching in East Yorkshire
If you’re here because anxiety, pressure, or self-doubt keeps getting in the way of your performance or progress, this is why my work exists.
I’m Neil Sunley founder of My Soul Coach® and creator of the MSC Method® Mental State Conditioning.
My journey didn’t start in a therapy room. It began much earlier, during a period of emotional pressure I didn’t yet know how to manage.
In my younger years, I carried a lot of internal stress.
Anger showed up in ways I couldn’t always control.
Although I was running a professional martial arts academy and teaching focus and discipline to others, privately I was falling apart.
Eventually, I broke down.
After a severe mental health crisis that nearly ended everything, I found myself sitting across from a therapist with nothing left to hide. That single session changed the direction of my life.
“The only power you have is control over your thoughts and behaviours. Nothing else.”
That idea landed harder than anything I’d heard before.
It didn’t just give me relief.
It gave me clarity.
I left that session knowing I didn’t just want to feel better. I needed to understand why the mind could have such power and how to work with it, not against it.
That moment is why I don’t offer surface-level motivation or vague reassurance.
I immersed myself in evidence-based psychology, behavioural change frameworks, and performance-focused models, not just from courses or textbooks, but through real client work and real-world results.
What emerged over time became the MSC Method®, a structured, results-focused approach that blends mental conditioning, therapeutic tools, and lived experience.
It’s designed for people who want calm, confidence, and performance without over-analysis or hype.
Today, I work with teens, adults, athletes, and performers who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or under pressure and want tools that work in real life.
I don’t offer quick fixes or motivational noise.
I offer structured support that helps people regain control from the inside out.
From fighter to therapist. From breakdown to breakthrough.
That turning point is why this work matters.
If you’re ready to find yours, I’ll help you do it.
✔ Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy from the prestigeous Proudfoot School of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy.
✔ MSc University studies in Mental Health, Counselling, Sport & Performance Psychology
✔ Peer reviewed, contempoary - evidence backed approaches
✔ Consistently rated 5-star by clients across therapy and performance mindset coaching | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“My approach is practical, results-driven, and designed to help people overcome challenges, unlock performance, and build lasting confidence in the real world.”
— Neil Sunley
Coaching Days
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years teaching and mentoring through martial arts. Those coaching days taught me the value of discipline, mindset, and structured growth, principles I now use in therapy and performance coaching. Whether it’s athletes, actors, or anyone facing life’s battles, the same foundations of focus, resilience, and belief apply.
From Fighter to Therapist
This old photo from 2001 means a lot to me. it was taken the day I qualified as a hypnotherapist under Wilf Proudfoot, founder of the Proudfoot School of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy.
Wilf was a true pioneer, MP, radio presenter, and one of the first to bring ethical hypnotherapy training to the UK.
His passion for structured, results-focused therapy laid the foundation for everything I do today.
His guidence and his belief in me, that I could transition from a professional martial arts instructor to a hypnotherapist has never been forgotten. x
That certificate marked the start of a new chapter, but the journey from coach to therapist has continued to evolve, leading to the creation of the MSC Method®.
Testimonials
"Neil has a friendly and relaxed approach which puts you at ease. He's helped me tremendously even in the relatively short time we have been working together. He's provided me the tools & techniques to control my anxieties."
Stuart C ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Recommended by a friend as having trouble sleeping. Great advice and techniques that have really helped."
Mark ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Neil is truly amazing and I’m in awe of his talent and ability to truly transform your mind.
I initially did a one off session with Neil for fear of flying, I was skeptical but trusted the process. I had one session and got on a plane 5 days later and instead of crying from fear I cried tears of happiness I felt the most relaxed I had in years and I couldn’t believe it.
I’ve just started the process of seeing Neil again and I already cannot wait to return. The atmosphere and ability to make you feel so incredibly relaxed and create such a safe environment is remarkable. I truly cannot recommend Neil enough his work is astounding. I will recommend to everyone. Cannot speak highly enough."
Martha ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A Recent Case Study | From Anxiety to Purpose: Rob’s Story
Rob, a client in his late 30s from East Yorkshire, came to me experiencing persistent anxiety, low mood, and a deep sense of being stuck. He described feeling directionless and unfulfilled, unsure of what the next chapter in life should look like.
Over a series of focused sessions, we used hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques to explore his core values, challenge limiting beliefs, and begin building a sense of clarity and momentum. As Rob’s anxiety and depressive symptoms eased, he began reconnecting with his long-buried creative drive.
Together, we created a clear roadmap for change. Within weeks, Rob had not only shifted his mindset—he had changed careers entirely and is now actively building his dream business in the music production industry.
His transformation is a powerful reminder that with the right tools, support, and structure, lasting change is possible—even from the toughest starting point.
Serving Beverley, Driffield & East Yorkshire
Based near Beverley, I offer hypnotherapy, CBT, and performance psychology services across Driffield, Hull, and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Reach me in person locally or online Nationally.
Whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, stress, phobias, or mindset performance, sessions are available both in-person and online.