I thought I was one of the few people afraid to fly, are there many others?

Fear of flying is a very prevalent problem which can occur at any age.  It is a problem shared by people from all walks of life.  According to surveys conducted in the United States one in every six adults is, to some extent, afraid to fly.

I have tried taking alcohol and tranquillisers with no effect.  How will this programme work for me?

Nervous passengers who have taken alcohol or sedatives in an attempt to reduce their anxiety usually find they are of limited value.  In virtually all cases the programmes have eliminated nervous passengers' need to resort to alcohol or sedative.

For many individuals, a fear of flying involves a combination of associated difficulties such as claustrophobia or a fear of heights.  Some people experience anxiety at the prospect of not being in control while others fear losing control and panicking.  For some passengers, turbulence is one of the most common causes of anxiety.  Others may have difficulty during take off or when the flight is cruising along smoothly.  One of the main sources of anxiety is not knowing what is normal with regard to airplane movements and engine noise changes. Feelings of vulnerability and helplessness are increased by stress symptoms such as sweating palms, rapid heart beat and feelings of nausea.  Such symptoms of stress are usually an exaggerated response to a situation in which there is no danger.  Flight phobics and anxious air travellers usually fear the feelings or symptoms associated with fear. These programmes are designed to help the individual confront these fears.  Instruction is given in applying stress management techniques to cope with and defuse the anxieties associated with flying and flight related problems such as claustrophobia.

The longer the fear is left untreated the deeper and stronger it becomes.  However, results have shown that irrespective of the length of time one has been experiencing flight phobia and air travel anxiety, these problems respond successfully to the form of therapy offered in the programme.

What do I require to complete the programme successfully?

Personal motivation and commitment are the key to requirements for completing the programme successfully.

There are a range of programmes on offer:   ·   The Fearless Flying Programme consists of an individual consultation together with nine group sessions, which includes a lecture discussion with an experienced pilot.  The programme is run over a four week period. ·   Single consultations. ·   An introductory Programme for First Time Flyers. ·   Exclusive "one to one" programmes are available on request. If you wish to obtain further information in strict confidence about the schedule and cost of courses, please contact me.