Exams & study: personal experiences

Rahul · Exams & study

Prepared for the paper, blanking in the exam

“He just got me, he understood, he didn’t judge or even have an opinion at first, he let me speak”

Rahul

Saptarshi · Exams & study

School worries, exam blanking and confidence

Saptarshi’s mother became concerned as exam blanking, peer difficulties and falling confidence affected his school experience and results.

Kshitij · Exams & study

Study focus, confidence and exam pressure

“he involved us, it’s a holistic approach with a clear goal at the end.”

Ashwin, Kshitij’s father

Deanne · Anxiety & panic

Understanding feelings of disconnection

“When I met Russell for the first time, we clicked instantly. He just ‘understood me’.”

Deanne

Arun · Confidence & speaking

Rebuilding confidence after bullying

Arun’s parents sought support as bullying affected his confidence, social life and schoolwork. His account follows work on self-worth and academic engagement.

A young client · Exams & study

Looking towards a brighter future

An unnamed young client shares an account of concentration, impulsive behaviour and developing personal strategies for everyday life and studies.

Sahil and Shan · Children & family

A family finds a different balance with gaming

Their mother describes how extensive gaming affected the twins’ schoolwork and family connections, and their experience of seeking support together.