Exams

How to deal with exam stress

Recent changes to GCSE’s show that students are taking more exams than ever before. Hence a rise in exam stress and exam anxiety.

A significant percentage of people find exam conditions and tests hard to deal with and anxiety can build up way before the tests.

So what can be done to help you deal with the stress?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy otherwise known as CBT is an effective therapy in encouraging the mind to think in a positive way.

When the mind thinks negatively, it is rehearsing a negative outcome and over time believing that outcome.

If you encourage the mind to think positively, it can start to feel positive , and we live by our feelings and thoughts !!

At AbsoluteU we can teach you how to change the way your mind thinks. Thus breaking down the old negative thoughts, behaviours and responses.

AND THERE’S MORE !!!!!

By using hypnosis you can also encourage the subconscious mind to believe in the new patterns and behaviours ,therefore, backing you up without conscious thought.

It’s just like creating new habits which become more instilled over time and natural to you.

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Report from the BBC

The following report from the BBC highlights how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy otherwise known as CBT can have an affect on the way we respond and deal with the stress.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1XhXYJR9vQMqjqVtmDqVd0G/what-can-young-people-do-to-cope-with-exam-stress

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After nearly a lifetime of a unhealthy relationship with food and many years of trying different types of diets, I finally decided to try AbsoluteU Clinical Hypnotherapy and Nicole was fantastic. I have a completely different outlook with my diet and infact with my life. I'm so pleased that I used Nicole's hypnosis services and I would recommend her to anyone.

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May 31, 2024

I find Nicole, her therapy room and the Roffey site where it is located perfect for me. The room and site is calming, relaxing and provides a good background and start. And Nicole is an excellent and gentle listener; I can relax and engage easily. And, afterwards, I come away with her words and advice on my mobile to listen to again when needed, so the treatment value extends beyond the hour or so I spend in her room.

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Mark Brown

December 11, 2023

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Matthew O'Riordan

November 22, 2023

I went to Nicole after struggling with anxiety for most of my life. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised! From the first session alone I could feel positive changes. Nicole is very empathetic and smart. I felt that she really understood my issues and gave me the strength to deal with and overcome them. I loved chatting with her and felt so positive after each session. She really has changed my life. I can deal with life so much more easily now and I’m full of energy and positivity which I never used to have. I highly recommend her. Thank you Nicole!

Mary (West Sussex)

July 10, 2023

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Alex Severn

May 9, 2023

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Susan Wilson

May 4, 2023

I went to see Nicole as I was suffering from anxiety after receiving a diagnosis of some chronic conditions. Through our work together I learned to calm my brain, eliminate the anxiety and change my way of thinking. It was life changing!

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March 7, 2023

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An Ordinary Woman

December 6, 2022

I know I needed someone that listens. When you needed a helping hand this is the best place to go. Highly recommend the services.

Jennifer Kingshott (Jen)

October 24, 2022

If I had not had hypnotherapy myself I wouldn't have believed it can work. Nicole has a great way of understanding my situation and how she can help, she has empathy, a warmth and is easy to talk to. It is amazing the difference it has made for me. I would highly recommend Nicole.

Karen Ward

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Marie Taylor

June 15, 2021

Mick Heaver

April 26, 2021

I came to see Nicole for hypnotherapy to help me overcome an issue I had with frivolous spending. I have lived with this for over 20yrs and had never considered hypnotherapy as a suitable avenue to pursue to overcome it. How wrong I was. Why didn't I do this sooner?? I had a single session lasting 1.5hrs and my "problem/issue" has gone. I am still amazed at just how effective the treatment was/is. I think I assumed this wasn't an issue that could be solved with the help of someone else but that couldn't have been further from the truth. I would happily recommend anyone to try hypnotherapy with Nicole. It has been a genuinely life changing experience for me - Thank you

Danny Widdowson

October 12, 2019

I’d seen Nicole once before and with her help I’d managed to stop smoking cannabis for nearly 3 years. After my father passed away I resorted to drink and drugs again, mainly smoking cannabis. It got to a point where I was spending £500 a month smoking from the moment I woke up to the last thing before bed. The thought of being without it for even a day was horrifying. I didn’t know where to start and didn’t want to pick up the phone so I used the contact form on Nicole’s website, and via email we arranged a time for Nicole to phone me. I needn’t have worried as Nicole was so understanding and supportive I arranged a session with Nicole in which we discussed what was worrying me and why I was smoking. I’m not sure I really understood the reasons myself before seeing Nicole Nicole explained it was understandable to be feeling this way also showed me techniques to reduce the stress and channel my thoughts and feelings. Nicole explained that through hypnosis we would aim to completely stop my smoking but that if I did have a setback not to be too hard on myself After the hypnosis session the first few days were still difficult but by using the techniques and planning alternative things to do (gym, cinema, and visiting friends) they were so much easier than I was thinking before the session It’s now 4 weeks on and I’m completely drug free, healthier and enjoying life again. I can’t thank Nicole enough and would recommend her to anyone considering any sort of hypnotherapy Danny

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December 28, 2018

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Jenny

December 23, 2018

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Miles & Vivienne Davis

December 11, 2018

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December 10, 2018

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Exams

How to deal with exam stress

So what can be done to help you deal with the stress?

Lose the stress

Report from the BBC

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