It's completely normal to feel anxious, worried and stressed about exams and revision. Even the most dedicated and capable students can face these feelings.  As exams approach, various symptoms often arise, which include sleepless nights, changes in appetite (either loss of appetite or overeating), headaches, panic attacks and irritability.  Many students turn to snack food and energy drinks as a coping strategy.  However, there's good news:  Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) can help.  It provides an evidence-based approach to managing exam-related stress and boosting your confidence.

CBH combines the powerful tools of cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnotherapy to help you understand and address the root causes of exam anxiety.  By working together with a qualified CBH therapist, you can develop personalised techniques to calm your mind, improve focus, and feel more prepared.

Some of the key benefits of CBH for exam stress include:

• Reducing physical symptoms like butterflies, headaches, and sweaty palms
• Quiet a racing, anxious mind and promote deep relaxation
• Boosting self-belief and confidence in your abilities
• Improving recall, concentration, and overall test performance
• Develop long-term coping strategies for managing stress in the future

The therapist will take the time to work with you to fully understand your unique thought patterns, triggers, and areas of concern. They'll then guide you through a relaxation hypnosis, tailored to your own needs and teach you relaxation exercises, positive visualisation, and other hypnotherapy techniques to reshape unhelpful mindsets.

With CBH sessions, you can learn to approach exams with a cool, focused mindset. You'll feel empowered to perform at your true potential, without being held back by nerves, self-doubt, or fear of failure.

While exams are important, your well-being is the priority. So, if you're struggling with overwhelming exam stress, don't hesitate to reach out to others for support. A qualified CBH therapist can provide the personalised tools and guidance you need to conquer your anxiety and succeed to the best of your ability.

Remember, it's completely normal to feel anxious about exams. But with the right strategies and support, you can overcome those feelings and achieve your goals.

If you are concerned that your anxiety may be becoming overwhelming or affecting other aspects of your life, consider speaking to your GP, or a trusted person at school or college who can help you access support.

If you want to learn more, I offer a free 20-minute exploratory call to discuss compatibility and options.  Wishing you all the best as you prepare.