“Feeling nervous about an exam, or test of any kind, is natural. Too much exam stress can cause acute anxiety, cloud your thinking and may have you experiencing a mental blank.” – Author: Olwyn Rowlands, Hypnotherapist Washington Tyne & Wear

“If you are sitting an exam make the most of the opportunity. Plan a strategy to optimise the marks. Do your best and deal with whatever outcome you achieve.” Author: Alex Drummond, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy Caerphilly Glamorgan

“Exam nerves are usually a short-lived reaction to pressure and pass once the exam is underway. However, occasionally exam nerves can have a detrimental effect both to performance and our physical and mental well-being. Hypnotherapy can help you deal with your examination nerves.” (11/05/08)