ONLINE COUNSELLING FOR TEST ANXIETY – PRANAAH  KOLLAM

Test anxiety is more common than most families realise. Children, teens, and even adults often feel overwhelmed before exams—even when they’ve prepared well. Sweaty palms, fast heartbeat, blanking out, fear of failure, sleepless nights… these are all signs of test anxiety, not weakness.

At Pranaah Child Development Centre (CDC), Kollam — the first established counselling centre in Kollam City since 2013 — we offer structured Online Counselling for Test Anxiety led by Dr. Devi Raj, Psychologist & Licensed Early Interventionist, along with our strong team of multidisciplinary therapists, psychologists, and counsellors. Whether your child is preparing for school exams, entrance tests, competitive exams, or internal assessments, our online sessions help them stay calm, focused, and confident from the comfort of home.

 

 What Is Test Anxiety?

Test anxiety is a powerful emotional and physical reaction that occurs before or during exams. It happens when the brain interprets the exam as a threat rather than a challenge.

Children may experience:

• racing heart

• shaking or restlessness

• blanking out

• nausea or stomach pain

• fear of forgetting

• inability to concentrate

• negative thoughts like “I will fail,” “I’m not good enough,” “Everyone is ahead of me”

Test anxiety can affect performance even in well-prepared students.

 

 Why Does Test Anxiety Happen?

Several factors contribute, including:

• high expectations

• comparison and pressure

• fear of disappointing parents

• previous negative exam experiences

• perfectionism

• low confidence or emotional regulation

• lack of effective study habits

• underlying anxiety disorders

Online counselling provides a safe space to address these emotions, re-learn coping strategies, and build resilience.

 

 How Online Counselling Helps Students

Pranaah’s online counselling sessions are designed to be interactive, child-friendly, and highly supportive.

Students learn:

✔ Emotional Regulation

Managing panic, stress symptoms, and fear-based reactions.

✔ Cognitive Restructuring

Rewriting negative thoughts like “I’ll fail,” “I can’t do this,”
with positive, realistic thinking patterns.

✔ Exam-friendly Study Strategies

Techniques that improve learning, memory, and confidence.

✔ Behavioural Techniques

Breathing exercises, grounding, slow writing, and focus reset tools.

✔ Confidence Building

Strengthening self-esteem, goal-setting, and internal motivation.

✔ Parental Guidance

We guide parents on supportive communication and reducing pressure at home.

 

Why Choose Pranaah CDC for Online Counselling?

Pranaah CDC, Kollam is widely trusted because:

• Led by Dr. Devi Raj, Psychologist & Licensed Early Interventionist

• Backed by a team of child psychologists, counsellors, early interventionists, occupational & speech therapists

• Established in 2013 — the first counselling centre in Kollam City

• More than a decade of expertise in child & adolescent psychology

• Warm, confidential, home-friendly online sessions

• Evidence-based techniques like CBT, Mindfulness, Behaviour Therapy & Emotional Coaching

Students feel safe, understood, and empowered.

 

 Who Can Benefit From Online Test Anxiety Counselling?

• School students (Grade 3–12)

• College students

• Competitive exam aspirants (NEET, JEE, PSC, UPSC, etc.)

• Students who blank out or panic during tests

• Students with poor memory due to stress

• Children who fear disappointing parents

• Children experiencing low confidence or self-worth

 

 What Happens in a Session?

A typical online counselling session includes:

1. Understanding the student's emotional triggers

2. Identifying negative thought patterns

3. Teaching coping tools (breathing, grounding, relaxation)

4. Introducing confidence-building routines

5. Structuring exam-friendly study habits

6. Parent consultation and home strategies

Every plan is personalised based on the child’s needs.

 

 Benefits of Online Sessions

• Comfort of home reduces pressure

• Flexible scheduling for parents

• Students open up more easily

• Ideal for anxious or introverted children

• No travel stress

• Convenient for out-of-town families

• Same quality as in-person sessions

 

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do I know if my child has test anxiety?

If your child experiences panic, blanking, crying, avoidance, sleeplessness, or fear before exams, they may have test anxiety.

 

2. Does online counselling work as well as in-person counselling?

Yes. Online counselling is equally effective and often more comfortable for children.

 

3. How many sessions are needed?

Most children benefit from 4–8 sessions, depending on severity.

 

4. Will my child learn techniques they can use immediately?

Absolutely. We teach instant tools for exam day, like grounding, deep breathing, focus resets, and confidence exercises.

 

5. Do parents need to attend sessions?

In younger children, yes. In older students, parent involvement is limited but essential for home support.

 

6. Is online counselling safe and confidential?

Yes. Sessions are private, secure, and handled only by trained mental health professionals.

 

7. Can this help with long-term anxiety and self-confidence?

Definitely. Therapy addresses deeper patterns, not just exam preparation.

 

Contact Now

Help your child feel calm, confident, and emotionally ready for exams.

Book Online Counselling for Test Anxiety at Pranaah CDC, Kollam
Led by Dr. Devi Raj and our multidisciplinary team.
📞 Contact: +919446010728 / 8078971738

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