If you’ve spent years dreading air travel, you’re far from alone. For many people, even thinking about stepping on a plane can trigger panic, dread, or a sinking feeling of helplessness. Sometimes all it takes is collecting someone else from the airport to trigger feelings of panic.
Fear of flying is surprisingly common, and it can hold you back—keeping you from family holidays, important events, or even career opportunities.
But imagine this: what if you could step onto a plane feeling calm and in control, with one of the world’s top phobia specialists at your side?
At The Phobiaman Clinic, our team has helped thousands of people overcome even the most intense fear of flying. Thousands of clients have broken free from their phobias with us. And once your fear is neutralised in the clinic, we can take it a step further: joining you on a tailored flying experience designed to lock in your progress—and give you back the freedom to travel wherever you want.
Here’s how it works—and why it’s unlike anything else out there.
Why Fear of Flying Feels So Overwhelming
Fear of flying (aviophobia) is one of the UK’s most common phobias. For some people, the triggers are obvious—turbulence, engine noises, or worries about safety. For others, it’s more about feeling trapped, losing control, or having a panic attack mid-flight.
You probably already know flying is statistically the safest way to travel. But when fear takes over, logic doesn’t matter. That’s because phobias aren’t rational—they’re deep-rooted anxious responses hardwired into your subconscious.
Why the Standard “Fear of Flying” Courses (e.g. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic etc,) Don’t Work for Everyone
Most major Airlines like British Airways, easyJet and Virgin Atlantic run fear of flying courses. They typically involve lectures presented by pilots and cabin crew and end with a short flight.
For nervous flyers, these courses can help. Attendees learn about how aircraft fly and receive tips and techniques like how to control their breathing in order to relax.
But if your fear is severe—or if it’s tied to claustrophobia, fear of heights, or panic attacks—being pushed into a group setting and expected to board a plane on the runway while you’re still afraid can feel overwhelming. A terrified person can come away thinking they’ll never be able to conquer their fear.
Many people come to us after trying these courses because they still can’t fly comfortably—or couldn’t bring themselves to board the aircraft at all.
If you would like to find out if our treatment program is going to be right for you, the first step is to call the PHOBIAMAN clinic on 0207 193 5194. Call and speak with one of our friendly therapists and we’ll see if we can help. Just call 0207 193 5194 and speak with a specialist today
How Our Approach Is Different
At The Phobiaman Clinic, we don’t believe you need to “face your fear” to overcome it. Our process works without pressuring you onto a plane while you’re still afraid.
We offer a personalised fear of flying hypnotherapy programme, delivered either one-to-one in our Harley Street clinic or in a small group (never more than four people) fear of flying course in London .
You’ll learn advanced psychological techniques—everything from hypnotherapy and NLP to cutting-edge methods like Timeframing Therapy and Havening. With practice, these methods work at a unconscious level to retrain your brain’s fear response.
Once the fear has been neutralised, clients often say they can imagine stepping onto an aircraft without any anxiety—and then actually do it with complete calm.
The Accompanied Fear of Flying Flights Experience: Your Fear-Free Graduation
For clients who want extra support, we offer an Accompanied Experience Flight.
This isn’t like the group flights run by airlines. Instead, you board the plane with one of the world’s best phobia therapists at your side. From boarding to landing, you’ll have someone there to guide you through every moment and reduce and eliminate any anxiety that occurs.
Because the phobia has already been treated, most clients are surprised to find themselves flying without fear—sometimes even enjoying the experience.
To make it even more special, you can choose to do this on a luxury private jet, sipping champagne as you take in the views. You can also bring family members or friends if you feel this would be helpful.
If you would like to find out if our treatment program is going to be right for you, the first step is to call the PHOBIAMAN clinic on 0207 193 5194. Call and speak with one of our friendly therapists and we’ll see if we can help. Just call 0207 193 5194 and speak with a specialist today
How can Nervous Flyers Stay Calm Through Take-Off and Turbulence?
For most people, take-off and turbulence are the hardest parts of the journey. The roar of the engines, the feeling of acceleration, or the occasional bumps mid-air can feel terrifying.
But with the right preparation, these moments can feel normal—and even uneventful.
At The Phobiaman Clinic, we go beyond knowledge and statistics (because your fear doesn’t care how many thousands of flights land safely every day). Instead, we focus on changing the pattern and the way your body and mind react to it.
You’ll learn powerful tools – visualisations and mental anchors that keep you grounded. And if you choose an accompanied flight, your therapist will guide you through every sound and sensation, so you feel safe and in control.
One client described it perfectly: “When we hit turbulence, I just smiled—I couldn’t believe I wasn’t scared anymore.”
Why Our Accompanied Flights Work
Unlike airline courses where you’re expected to “keep up” with a room full of strangers, our approach is entirely on your terms.
- Private and Personal – Just you (or you and a loved one) with your therapist. No strangers, no pressure.
- Flexible Timing – You fly when you’re ready—not on someone else’s schedule.
- True Confidence – By the time you board, the fear is already gone. This isn’t about forcing yourself—it’s about proving to yourself you can do it calmly.
This is ideal if other methods haven’t worked or if you want to make sure your recovery is complete and lasting.
Success That Lasts
We measure success differently. It’s not enough to get you on a plane—we want the fear gone for good.
Many of our clients say the change is life-changing. They can finally book holidays, travel for work, and say yes to family trips abroad.
As Cheryl said: “Now when the kids ask, ‘Can we go to Florida?’ I can actually say yes.”
If you would like to find out if our treatment program is going to be right for you, the first step is to call the PHOBIAMAN clinic on 0207 193 5194. Call and speak with one of our friendly therapists and we’ll see if we can help. Just call 0207 193 5194 and speak with a specialist today