For some people, anxiety about flying begins weeks before a trip. You may experience worry, physical sensations, intrusive thoughts or find yourself considering whether to avoid flying altogether.

For others, flying may feel manageable until take-off, turbulence, unfamiliar sounds or sensations, feeling confined, or not being in control triggers a strong fear response.

Fear of flying can be frustrating, particularly when part of you understands that air travel is generally safe, yet your mind and body continue to respond as though there is a threat. It can begin to influence decisions about holidays, work, visiting family or other opportunities that involve flying.

As both a therapist and pilot, I offer specialist Fear of Flying support that brings together therapeutic approaches with practical knowledge of aviation and the experience of flying.

Together, we can explore the thoughts, expectations and responses associated with your fear, develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, and address aviation-related concerns that may be contributing to uncertainty or worry.

Where helpful, I can also provide a clearer understanding of aspects of flying that commonly cause anxiety, such as turbulence, aircraft sounds and sensations, take-off and the experience of not being in control.

My approach integrates Clinical Hypnotherapy with evidence-informed psychological, cognitive and behavioural approaches, tailored to your individual experience, concerns and goals.

Taking the Next Step

Whether you have an upcoming flight, regularly experience anxiety when flying, or have avoided flying for some time, you're welcome to get in touch.

We can discuss what concerns you most about flying, how the fear affects you and what you would like to be different.

You don't need to feel completely confident about flying before you fly. We can begin by understanding your individual fear response and preparing you with practical ways of approaching the experience differently.