FEAR of flying
Overcome Flight Anxiety & Reclaim Your Freedom to Travel
Are you avoiding holidays, missing family milestones abroad, or turning down overseas business trips due to a fear of flying (aerophobia)?
You are not alone. Between 1 in 3 and 1 in 10 people in the UK experience anxiety around air travel. Fortunately, flight anxiety is highly treatable. The Freedom to Fly™ programme uses evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you manage your fear, regain control, and travel with confidence.
Why Do We Fear Flying?
At its core, flight anxiety is usually underpinned by a fear of losing control—either worrying that something terrible will happen to the plane which you cannot control, or fearing that you will experience panic / another physical catastrophe and have no control over yourself with no escape route.
Whether your fear stems from thoughts of what might happen in the air or the physical sensations of panic, CBT provides practical, proven strategies to change how you react to these triggers.
Common Triggers for Flying Anxiety
Every individual experiences flight anxiety differently. The Freedom to Fly™ programme helps address a wide range of underlying concerns which fall into two categories – a loss of internal control and a loss of external control.
- Aircraft Safety Concerns: An external based fear which includes excessive worrying about turbulence, mechanical failure, severe weather, security risks, or human error.
- Fear of Panic & Losing Internal Control: Worrying about having a panic attack, heart attack or other physical catastrophe. Alternatively, losing control of yourself on a plane and how that could harm you, or give you a feeling of being unable to escape.
- Related Phobias & Conditions:
- Claustrophobia – feeling trapped in the aircraft cabin
- Agoraphobia – fear of being away from home or safe spaces
- Acrophobia – fear of heights
- Emetophobia – fear of motion sickness or being sick.
What is the Freedom to Fly™ Programme?
Freedom to Fly™ is a specialist, highly successful CBT-based therapy programme designed specifically to manage flight anxiety. Developed by leading Consultant Chartered Clinical Psychologist Elaine Iljon Foreman, the course has helped hundreds of clients overcome their phobias since 1990.
How CBT Helps You Manage Aerophobia
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is the gold-standard treatment for phobias, recommended by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).
Through our structured CBT framework, you will learn to:
- Identify negative thought loops and replace catastrophic thinking with realistic assessments.
- Manage physical symptoms of anxiety, such as rapid heart rate, breathlessness, and muscle tension.
- Deal with your triggers so you can board flights feeling prepared and thinking “I can do this!”
What Could Freedom from Flight Anxiety Mean for You?
Imagine what becomes possible when you no longer let the fear of flying restrict your life:
- Unforgettable Holidays: Relax on golden sands and explore dream destinations without months of pre-flight dread. Enjoy the whole time you are away without worrying about the return journey.
- Reconnecting with Loved Ones: Visit family and friends living overseas whenever you wish.
- Career Growth: Attend international business trips, conferences, and overseas meetings with substantially increased confidence.
NEXT STEPS
Take the First Step Towards Flying Without Fear
Flight anxiety does not have to hold you back any longer. Options are available for both 1-to-1 individual sessions and group courses.
Contact Elaine Iljon Foreman Today
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