Nicholas Barnes

Nicholas Barnes

Nicholas Barnes, Master NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist, empowers others to overcome adversity, release stress and achieve transformation through expert guidance deep insight and compassionate support.

I work with professsionals especially those in high stress industries, like acting, and frontline services, to overcome burnout, find clarity and reconnect with purpose, my lived experience of trauma gives me a unique ability to connect deeply with others, guiding them through recovery, growth and tranformation, wheather on stage, in session behind the scenes supporting talent, i am here to remind people that even after the most painful moments, we can reclaim our power and thrive.

Post Traumatic Growth, helping people reframe trauma and find strength through it,burnout and stress recovery, especially in high pressure careers, limiting beliefs and identity shifts, guiding people to rewrite their internal stories, confidence, presence and mindset, for performers and public figures, overcoming anxiety and fear, with the tools to regain control mentally and emotionally.Resillience and motivation, installling empowering patterns for daily life and goals.

Clients and Groups.

Veterans and frontline workers, burned out profesionals,Actors and creative artists, survivors of trauma, aspiring coaches and therapists, mens mental health groups.

 

Trauma recovery and emotional healing, drawing my own experience as a crash survivor and veteran, i have helped clients process and heal from deep emotional wounds and traumatic events.

Overcoming burnout and workplace stress, i have supported professionals especially in high demand industries like acting, healthcare and leadership, through recovery from exhaustion and stress overload.

Mindset and identity transformation, using NLP and emotional intelligence i have successfully helped clients shift limiting beliefs, rebuld confidence and reconnect with a powerful sense of identity.

Performance anxiety and mental resillience, i have guided professsionbals through fear, self doubt and high pressure performance blocks, helping them develop mental strength and inner calm.

Post  traumatic growth & purpose reconnection: my story inspires others to rewrite their narrative, and you have effectively coached clients into not just surviving  but thriving after adversity.

Emotional intelligence & self regulation: I am skilled at teaching emotional mastery tools that lead to better relationships, leadership, and decision making.

Men's emotional health & expression: I have likely made strong connections in helping men open up, break through conditioning, and build emotional clarity and strength.

I believe our greatest struggles can become the greatest strengths who i stand for transformation, not just recovery but radical growth after trauma, with my own lived experience i dont just teach healing, i have lived it through my own testimonial journey from survining a helicopter crash and paralysis to thriving as a therapist coach which gives mental grounded insight others can trust, through raw honesty and emotional courage which creates spaces where people can be real, especially men and professionalls who feel pressured to hold it all together, because vulnaratibility is the strength which is not a weakness, and i truly believe nobody is broken, were just blocked, i dont see people as damaged, i see them as powerful humans, who has been disconnecet from their potential and i am here to help them reconnect, and wheather working with actors, leaders and veterans, i believe anyone can achieve greatness without burning out, when you lead from inner alignment, and with our mind, body and soul, i combine mindset work through NLP amongst my other skills with emotional intelligence and body awareness, because true healingis not just about mental health,it is about holistic

My clients experience real lasting changethrough mindset shifts, emmotional release, and actionable strategies, not just surface level conversations, which they get faster results through lived wisdom with my own unique journey it means clients dont have to explain every emotion they get, this creates trust, safety and a faster progress, healing from traumna and reclaiming their power i guide clients from pain, fear or numbness to a place of strength, clarity and purpose, especially those who has faced serious trauma, burnout or pressure, NLP emotiomal.

I guide my clients with the tools for life, not just the session. the NLP, emotional intelligence, and mindset mastery give clients practical techniques they can use anytime on stage, at work, or in a crisis.

I can help with confidence, calm & inner strength grow. my clients often walk away feeling more grounded, more confident in themselves, and less controlled by anxiety, stress, or the past.

I help people gaining clarity on purpose & identity, reconnect to "who they really are", what they stand for, and what they are meant to do especially after loss, burnout, or big life transitions.

I provide a space where my clients can be real. with me, my clients do not have to "perform". They are seen, heard, and supported with zero judgement: just truth, presence and deep care.

1:1 Coaching & Therapy

  • Trauma recovery

  • Burnout and stress coaching

  • Mindset and confidence building

  • Identity and purpose coaching

  • Emotional resilience training

Group Workshops

  • Mindfulness and emotional intelligence sessions

  • Post-traumatic growth & transformation circles

  • High-performance mindset for creatives and professionals

Speaking Engagements & Guest Appearances

  • Sharing my story of surviving a helicopter crash and turning it into purpose

  • Talks on resilience, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership

Support for Actors & Public Figures

  • Behind-the-scenes emotional support

  • Performance anxiety coaching

  • Burnout prevention & mindset prep for auditions and roles

Veteran & Frontline Worker Support Programs

  • Trauma-informed coaching tailored to those who’ve served or witnessed crisis

  • Workshops to support transition, identity rebuilding, and emotional recovery

What Working With Me Looks Like

  • Real Talk, Deep Work
    We’ll go beyond surface-level advice. Sessions are honest, raw, and empowering with tools you can apply immediately.

  • Tailored to You
    No two paths are the same. I adapt my methods to your story, goals, and pace whether that’s structured coaching, deep mindset work, or intuitive healing.

  • Safe, Non-Judgmental Space
    You’ll be seen, heard, and respected. I bring presence, lived experience, and practical skill to every interaction.

  • Results That Stick
    My approach combines NLP, emotional intelligence, and trauma-informed techniques to create deep, lasting transformation not just feel good moments

  • You’ve been through something intense: trauma, burnout, life shift, or career pressure and you’re ready to heal, grow, and move forward with purpose.

  • You’re done with surface-level support. You want real change. You’re ready to go deeper and get to the root of what’s holding you back.

  • You want someone who gets it. I’ve lived through trauma, paralysis, and high-pressure performance. I don’t just talk mindset I’ve had to master it to survive and thrive.

  • You’re tired of carrying it all alone. Whether you’re a professional, a veteran, a creative, or someone who always “holds it together,” I offer a space where you don’t have to.

  • You’re ready to rewrite your story. You know there’s more for you more strength, more peace, more purpose and you want someone who can guide that transformation from the inside out.

  • You value honesty, empathy, and practical tools. I’ll meet you with truth, compassion, and real strategies that you can use long after our work is done.

This Service Would Be a Good Fit for Someone Who:

  • Has experienced trauma, high stress, or burnout and is ready to heal in a safe, non-judgmental space.

  • Is open to deep personal transformation, not just quick fixes or surface-level motivation.

  • Values authenticity, emotional intelligence, and working with someone who’s “walked the path,” not just studied it.

  • Is looking for a holistic approach—mental, emotional, and even somatic—rather than rigid clinical therapy.

  • Works in high-pressure environments (e.g., actors, veterans, professionals) and needs someone who understands the unique demands of their world.

  • Wants practical tools and emotional support they can use outside of sessions to create lasting change.

This Service Might Not Be the Best Fit for Someone Who:

  • Is seeking traditional, purely clinical therapy without a coaching or mindset-based approach.

  • Isn’t ready to take personal responsibility or explore difficult emotions with openness.

  • Prefers a more analytical or purely intellectual process, rather than intuitive and emotionally guided work.

  • Expects overnight change without being committed to the process or willing to do the inner work.

  • Is uncomfortable with honest, direct feedback that’s delivered with care but without sugarcoating.

How to Know It’s the Right Time

  • You feel stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, and nothing else has fully worked.

  • You sense that now is the time to reclaim your strength, rebuild your mindset, or finally face what’s been pushed aside.

  • You’re looking for someone who will challenge, support, and walk alongside you not just coach from the sidelines.

Certifications

NLP Practitioner

Trained by Reed-Robbings Solutions

Specialist skills

  • Addictions
  • Breakthrough Sessions
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Hypnotherapy (with appropriate qualifications)
  • Learning Strategies
  • Limiting Beliefs
  • Mental Health (with appropriate qualifications)
  • Mentoring
  • Motivation
  • Personal Development Coaching
  • Stress Management
  • Time Line Work
  • Trauma (with appropriate qualifications)

Spoken languages

  • English

Practice/Training Locations

United Kingdom and USA and Canada and other countries who speak English.

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