by Pat Capel | Aug 15, 2023 | Featured
That day that everyone dreads is fast approaching: A level and GSCE results day. This year could be particularly stressful as the press has already painted a rather gloomy picture of what to expect. Sadly, the anticipation ruins the holiday for many young people... 
by Pat Capel | Jan 17, 2023 | Blog
Exam time is stressful January is traditionally a time of mock exams for GCSE and A Level students. For many of them, it would have been a time of increased stress and anxiety. School timetables usually mean that the students could be sitting as many as three or... 
by Pat Capel | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog
Exam time for parents can be as stressful, some times more so, than for the pupils writing the exams. For those parents whose first born is sitting external exams for the first time, the next few months could be especially difficult. But creating a relaxing and calm... 
by Pat Capel | Mar 3, 2022 | Blog
Exams can be stressful. And not just for those who are sitting them. Parents and carers find them equally stressful. Read on to learn some simple tricks to making managing exam stress easier. This year will be the first time since 2020 that pupils will sit exams. ... 
by Pat Capel | Feb 11, 2022 | Blog
One of the best things about being a therapist is that the opportunities to learn are endless. Our understanding of the brain continues to grow and with that understanding comes new ways of helping those who need it. Last year I decided to invest in learning EMDR...