Hypnotherapy appointments for Fear of Flying are available at the Highgate Consulting Rooms, West Hill House, Swains Lane, Highgate.
Appointments are also available in Queens Park W10, and in London Bridge SE1.
Fear of Flying can develop over time, sometimes even when you have flown successfully many times. Confident Flying is a powerful antidote or treatment for the fear of flying or a flying phobia.
Would you like to overcome any fears and feel confident that you can manage your journey well? How about feeling so relaxed during the flight that you can avoid jet lag and arrive refreshed at your destination?
Reasons for Flying Fear
Why do people develop a fear of flying? Everyone is unique and there may be a combination of factors. It is often something to do with a feeling of loss of control. Or it may be associated with previous negative experiences or media reports. A lack of information or understanding of the technicalities of the flying process could also contribute.
Once a fear of flying takes root you may find flying uncomfortable. And even avoid it altogether if possible. But in today’s world you will curtail and narrow your experience so much by avoiding flying. There isn’t really a time-efficient alternative to allow you to take those holidays, business trips or occasional visits.
In many cases the anxieties can start long before you get on the flight and are part of the lead up and preparation, the trip to the airport, the security processes and atmosphere before boarding the plane.
How can therapy help?
With hypnotherapy we can explore your individual case. And find out what the issues are for you personally and what factors contribute to flying being an uncomfortable experience. Then we will create powerful associations to make your flying experience comfortable and carefree.
Ideally you would have time for more than one hypnotherapy session before your flight. But even with time for only a single session, there is much that we can do to improve your flying experience.
Imagine being able to approach the flight with confidence. Knowing that whatever takes place, you will take it under your wing. You will be able to enjoy your trip, feeling comfort, success and relaxation.
This is something that you can achieve with the help of hypnotherapy. Your new-found confidence in flying will transform your life so you can take those trips and holidays without any fear.
What is fear of flying called?
The fear of flying is known as aerophobia, or sometimes aviophobia.
What are the symptoms of a fear of flying?
Some physical symptoms might be a fast heartbeat, sweating, dizziness or hyperventilation. You may feel as if you’re having a panic attack and feel such anxiety at the thought of flying that you avoid it.
What causes a flying phobia?
It can result from previous bad experiences or sometimes from media reports of accidents, combined with the general anxiety around flying.
How common is it to fear flying?
It’s probably quite common with many people experiencing some anxiety even if it’s mild.
How can I overcome the flying fear?
Therapy can have a positive effect. Hypnotherapy can help you to feel better about previous bad experiences and give you the tools to make future flights more comfortable.
What can I do to help myself with my fear?
It helps to learn a relaxation method to counteract the physical symptoms. Learning a breathing technique will help you to control your breathing and reverse many of the anxiety symptoms.