Fear of Flying Hypnosis Award Winning Anxiety Hypnotherapy Brisbane Clive Westwood
Fear of Flying Hypnosis | Award Winning Anxiety Hypnotherapy Brisbane | Clive Westwood
Hypnosis for Flying Anxiety, Turbulence, Take-Off, Panic and Fear of Losing Control
The holiday sounds exciting.
The destination sounds amazing.
But there is one problem.
You have to get on the plane.
Perhaps your fear starts weeks before you fly.
You book the ticket.
Then immediately think:
“What have I done?”
You imagine take-off.
Turbulence.
Being trapped thousands of metres above the ground.
Your heart starts racing before you are anywhere near an airport.
This Fear of Flying Hypnosis with Clive Westwood is designed as complementary support for people who want to reduce flying anxiety, catastrophic thinking, fear of turbulence, panic sensations and the feeling of losing control when travelling by plane.
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The goal is not to convince you that nothing unexpected can ever happen.
It is to help your mind respond more proportionately to flying instead of repeatedly creating the worst possible scenario.
Fear of Flying Can Start Long before the Flight
For some people, the worst anxiety happens in the air.
For others:
It Starts with the Booking
You see:
Brisbane to Sydney.
Brisbane to Melbourne.
Brisbane to London.
Brisbane to Bali.
And immediately imagine everything that could go wrong.
The Flight Has Not Happened
But Your Mind Has Already Flown It Fifty Times
Anticipatory Flying Anxiety
Days or weeks before travelling, you may experience:
overthinking
difficulty sleeping
stomach tension
irritability
reassurance seeking
checking weather
checking aircraft information
watching aviation videos
imagining crashes
thinking about cancelling
You Are Mentally Living inside a Future Flight
Again.
And again.
Fear of Booking a Flight
You may delay buying tickets because booking makes the flight feel real.
You search.
Close the website.
Search again.
Avoidance Temporarily Reduces Anxiety
But it can also strengthen the belief:
“I cannot cope with flying.”
Fear of the Airport
The anxiety may increase as soon as you see:
Departures.
Security.
Departure gates.
Aircraft through the window.
Everything Signals:
“It's getting closer.”
Fear at the Boarding Gate
You sit watching people calmly board.
Meanwhile your mind is saying:
“I can still leave.”
The Gate Becomes the Point of Decision
You may feel an enormous urge to escape.
Fear of Boarding the Plane
Walking down the aerobridge may trigger:
Heart racing.
Shaking.
Sweating.
Nausea.
Your Body Acts as Though You Are Walking towards Immediate Danger
Even though you are simply boarding.
Fear When the Aircraft Door Closes
This can be a major trigger.
The door closes.
And the thought appears:
“Now I can't get out.”
Fear of Flying Can Overlap with Claustrophobic Feelings
The problem may not only be:
“What if the plane crashes?”
It may be:
“What if I panic and can't leave?”
Fear of Being Trapped on a Plane
You may imagine:
Hours without escape.
No ability to pull over.
No ability to step outside.
The Lack of Immediate Escape Becomes the Threat
The goal is not to escape the feeling.
It is learning:
“I can experience discomfort without needing to escape immediately.”
Fear of Take-Off
The engines become louder.
The plane accelerates.
You are pushed back into the seat.
Every Sensation Feels Significant
You may grip the armrest.
Hold your breath.
Watch everyone else's face.
Your Mind Starts Searching for Evidence That Something Is Wrong
Take-Off Sensations
Changes in:
Sound.
Acceleration.
Pressure.
Body position.
Engine noise.
Can Feel Unfamiliar
And anxiety often interprets unfamiliar sensations as dangerous.
Hypnosis May Support a Calmer Response to Those Sensations
Fear of the Plane Leaving the Ground
The moment the wheels leave the runway may trigger:
“There is nothing underneath us.”
Height Suddenly Becomes Real
Your imagination may create frightening images.
Bring Attention Back to Where You Actually Are
Sitting in your seat.
Breathing.
Present.
Fear of Heights while Flying
Some people are comfortable on the ground but become intensely aware of altitude.
Looking through the window may trigger:
Dizziness.
Fear.
Catastrophic thoughts.
You Do Not Need to Force Yourself to Look Out the Window
Confidence does not require proving anything.
Fear of Turbulence
This is one of the biggest triggers for nervous flyers.
The aircraft moves.
Drops slightly.
Shakes.
Your Mind Says:
“Something is wrong.”
You watch the cabin crew.
You analyse every movement.
Anxiety Turns Movement into Catastrophe
Turbulence and Hypervigilance
Once turbulence begins:
Every bump matters.
Every sound matters.
Every facial expression matters.
You Become a Threat-Detection Machine
Instead of asking:
“How do I guarantee there will be no turbulence?”
The more useful psychological question may become:
“How can I respond differently when I feel movement?”
Fear of Sudden Drops
A movement may create the stomach sensation associated with falling.
The Body Sensation Can Trigger More Fear Than the Thought
You feel it.
Then think:
“We're dropping.”
Then anxiety intensifies.
Sensation Creates Thought
Thought Creates More Sensation
Break the Cycle
Fear of Bad Weather
You check the forecast repeatedly.
Rain.
Wind.
Storms.
Suddenly You Become an Amateur Meteorologist
The checking may feel reassuring.
But excessive checking can feed anxiety.
You Do Not Need to Personally Control the Weather to Be a Passenger
Fear of Storms while Flying
Storm imagery may trigger catastrophic thinking before you even leave home.
Your Mind Produces a Disaster Movie
But imagination is not prediction.
Fear of Plane Crashes
This may be the central fear.
Your mind produces:
Images.
News stories.
Worst-case scenarios.
The More Emotional the Image
The More Real It Can Feel
But feeling frightened by an image does not make the image a prediction.
Fear after Seeing Aviation News
Aviation incidents can become powerful triggers.
You may think:
“See, I knew flying wasn't safe.”
Anxiety Gives Dramatic Events Enormous Mental Weight
Then ignores the ordinary journeys that receive no headline.
Fear of Something Going Wrong
You may constantly think:
“What if?”
What if there is turbulence?
What if something breaks?
What if the weather changes?
The Mind Demands Certainty
But life does not provide absolute certainty.
Confidence Is Not Absolute Certainty
It is tolerating uncertainty without mentally turning every possibility into an imminent catastrophe.
Fear of Losing Control on a Plane
Perhaps the real problem is:
You are not driving.
You cannot tell the pilot what to do.
You cannot decide where to stop.
You Are a Passenger
For someone who needs control, that can feel deeply uncomfortable.
You Do Not Need to Control the Aircraft
Your job is much smaller.
Sit.
Breathe.
Respond to instructions.
Allow the journey to happen.
Fear of Trusting the Pilot
Your anxious mind may want:
More information.
More reassurance.
More certainty.
But You Cannot Personally Supervise Every Part of the Flight
Learning to tolerate delegated control may be part of reducing flying anxiety.
Fear of Mechanical Failure
A different sound occurs.
Immediately:
“What was that?”
The Anxious Mind Interprets Every Sound
You listen for:
Engines.
Wheels.
Flaps.
Changes in pitch.
You Become Hyper-Aware
Not Every Sound Requires an Explanation from You
Watching the Cabin Crew for Reassurance
You may constantly look at the crew.
Are they smiling?
Are they sitting down?
Did they look worried?
Reassurance Can Become Another Compulsion
You feel better briefly.
Then need another check.
Fear of the Seatbelt Sign
Ding.
The sign comes on.
Anxiety Says:
“Something bad is about to happen.”
The sound itself becomes conditioned to fear.
Fear of Panic on a Plane
Perhaps you are less afraid of aviation than you are of yourself.
“What if I panic?”
“What if I can't breathe?”
“What if I need to escape?”
“What if I embarrass myself?”
The Fear Becomes Fear of Fear
Panic Sensations while Flying
You may notice:
Heart racing.
Sweating.
Trembling.
Nausea.
Tightness.
Dizziness.
Rapid breathing.
Then You Become Frightened by the Sensations
“This is getting worse.”
Anxiety about Anxiety Escalates the Cycle
Fear of Having a Panic Attack Mid-Flight
You may think:
“What if I panic halfway across the ocean?”
The Mind Tries to Solve a Future Panic Attack before It Exists
Instead:
Return to now.
You Do Not Need to Manage the Entire Flight in One Moment
Fear of Not Being Able to Escape
You may repeatedly think:
“I can't get off.”
That thought itself creates more urgency.
But You Do Not Need Immediate Escape from Every Uncomfortable Feeling
Fear of Embarrassing Yourself
You may worry about:
Crying.
Shaking.
Needing reassurance.
People noticing.
Then You Become Anxious about Looking Anxious
Other Passengers Do Not Need You to Perform Calmness
Fear of Vomiting while Flying
If you have emetophobia, flying may trigger:
Fear of nausea.
Fear of motion sickness.
Fear another passenger will vomit.
The Fear of Vomiting May Become the Real Flying Fear
This can be addressed as its own anxiety pattern.
Fear of Feeling Sick
Anxiety itself can create stomach sensations.
Then:
“I'm going to be sick.”
The Interpretation Intensifies the Sensation
Fear of Fainting
You may become light-headed and think:
“What if I pass out?”
New, severe, persistent or unexplained physical symptoms deserve appropriate medical assessment.
Do Not Automatically Assume Every Physical Symptom Is Anxiety
Fear of Heart Symptoms on a Plane
Health anxiety can make you monitor:
Heartbeat.
Chest sensations.
Breathing.
If You Have New or Concerning Medical Symptoms, Seek Appropriate Medical Advice
Hypnosis should not be used to ignore genuine health concerns.
Fear of Flying with Health Anxiety
You may worry:
“What if I need a hospital while we're in the air?”
The Mind Creates Medical Emergencies That Are Not Currently Happening
If you have a genuine health condition affecting air travel, obtain appropriate medical advice before travelling.
Fear of Flying Alone
You may fly comfortably with someone.
But alone:
Anxiety increases.
Your Companion Has Become a Safety Signal
Building confidence may involve learning:
“I can manage my anxiety without another person constantly reassuring me.”
Fear of Flying without Your Partner
You may think:
“I can only fly if they're with me.”
Confidence Can Become More Independent
Fear of Flying with Children
Parents may experience additional anxiety.
You think:
“I have to protect them.”
Then every bump feels more significant.
Your Protective Instinct Becomes Hypervigilance
Fear of Your Child Seeing You Panic
Now you have two fears:
Flying.
And showing fear.
You Do Not Need to Perform Perfect Calmness
Fear of Flying for Work
Perhaps flying is part of your career.
But each trip creates:
Days of anticipatory anxiety.
Poor sleep.
Avoidance.
Fear of Flying Can Limit Career Opportunities
Fear of Flying for Holidays
You want to travel.
But the flight becomes so frightening that you think:
“Maybe we should just go somewhere we can drive.”
Your World Starts Becoming Smaller
Fear of Long-Haul Flights
Brisbane to Europe.
Brisbane to America.
Hours in the aircraft.
The Duration Itself Becomes the Threat
Do not mentally fly fourteen hours before leaving home.
Break the Journey into Smaller Psychological Pieces
Airport.
Boarding.
Take-off.
Settling in.
Meal.
Movie.
Rest.
One Part at a Time
Fear of Short Flights
You can also experience intense anxiety on a one-hour flight.
Fear Is Not Measured by Flight Duration
Fear of Night Flying
Darkness may increase:
Uncertainty.
Loss of visual reference.
Catastrophic imagination.
The Mind Fills What It Cannot See with What It Fears
Fear of Flying over Water
You may think:
“There is nowhere to land.”
The Mind Creates a Specific Disaster Scenario
Notice it as a thought.
Not a prediction.
Fear of Flying over Mountains
Visual imagery may trigger:
Height anxiety.
Catastrophic thinking.
Again:
Thought is not event.
Fear of Small Planes
Smaller aircraft may feel:
More exposed.
More sensitive to movement.
If Your Fear Is Specific to a Particular Type of Aviation
The psychological trigger can be addressed specifically.
Fear of Large Planes
Other people experience the opposite.
The size itself feels overwhelming.
Identify Your Actual Trigger
Fear of Window Seats
The window may make height feel too visible.
You Do Not Have to Use Exposure Recklessly
Start at a manageable level.
Fear of Aisle Seats
For someone else:
The aisle feels better because escape seems easier.
Notice Your Safety Behaviours
Needing the Aisle Seat
Choosing an aisle seat is not automatically a problem.
But if your mind believes:
“I literally cannot cope anywhere else,”
that belief may deserve attention.
Fear of Sitting at the Back of the Plane
You may have developed rules about:
Front.
Middle.
Back.
Wing.
Anxiety Loves Rules That Promise Certainty
Fear of Not Getting Your Preferred Seat
You may panic if the seat changes.
Flexibility Can Become Part of Confidence
Fear of Airports and Security
Sometimes flying anxiety includes:
Crowds.
Queues.
Security.
Missing the flight.
The Whole Travel Process Becomes Stressful
Fear of Missing the Plane
You arrive excessively early.
Check the gate repeatedly.
Preparation Is Useful
Compulsive reassurance is different.
Fear of Delays
A delay may create:
“Something must be wrong with the plane.”
The Anxious Mind Turns Uncertainty into Danger
Fear When a Flight Is Cancelled
A cancellation may reinforce:
“See, something wasn't safe.”
Be careful about automatically turning every operational change into confirmation of your fear.
Fear of Flying after a Bad Flight
Perhaps you used to fly comfortably.
Then you experienced:
Severe turbulence.
A frightening landing.
A panic attack.
One Experience Changed Everything
Your brain learned:
“Flying equals danger.”
Learned Fear Can Be Addressed
Significant trauma symptoms may also require appropriate trauma-informed psychological care.
Fear after Severe Turbulence
You may replay the flight repeatedly.
Then imagine it happening again.
The Memory Becomes a Prediction
But:
Past event does not equal guaranteed future event.
Fear after a Panic Attack on a Plane
Sometimes the flight itself was not the main problem.
The panic attack was.
Now you fear:
“What if I feel like that again?”
This Becomes Panic about Panic
Fear of Flying and Claustrophobia
Aircraft cabins are enclosed spaces, and flying can be particularly difficult for people who experience claustrophobic fear.
The focus may include:
Feeling trapped.
Door closing.
Crowds.
Limited movement.
Fear of suffocation.
Fear of panic.
Claustrophobia May Need to Be Addressed Alongside the Flying Fear
Fear of Flying and Agoraphobic Anxiety
For some people, the central fear is being somewhere where escape feels difficult.
The Plane Becomes the Ultimate “I Can't Leave” Situation
Significant agoraphobia deserves appropriate evidence-based psychological care.
Fear of Flying and OCD
You may repeatedly:
Check flight safety.
Search aircraft history.
Read accident statistics.
Seek reassurance.
The Checking Can Become Part of the Anxiety Cycle
If OCD symptoms are significant, evidence-based OCD treatment should be prioritised.
Fear of Flying and Intrusive Thoughts
You may experience frightening unwanted thoughts or images.
An Intrusive Thought Is Not a Prediction
And it is not evidence that something is going to happen.
Fear of Flying and Catastrophising
Your mind jumps from:
“There might be turbulence.”
To:
“The plane will crash.”
Notice the Leap
Possibility Is Not Probability
And anxiety is not prophecy.
Fear of Flying and Control
You may be perfectly comfortable driving because:
You are controlling the vehicle.
Flying is different.
Learning to Be a Passenger Can Be Part of the Work
Fear of Flying and Trust
You may never achieve absolute certainty.
You Do Not Need Absolute Certainty to Travel
Avoiding Flying
Avoidance works brilliantly in the short term.
Cancel the flight.
Anxiety drops.
Your Brain Learns:
“Escaping saved me.”
That can make the next flight harder.
Gradual Exposure to Flying Fear
Where appropriate, confidence may be developed gradually.
For example:
Thinking about flying.
Looking at aircraft imagery.
Watching normal flight videos.
Visiting an airport.
Sitting with flying sensations in imagination.
Taking a manageable flight.
Exposure Should Be Planned Sensibly
Not used to overwhelm or frighten you unnecessarily.
The Goal Is Not Zero Anxiety before You Act
Sometimes confidence develops because you acted safely while some anxiety was still present.
Fear of Flying Hypnosis
Hypnotherapy may support some people with:
flying anxiety
anticipatory flight anxiety
fear of take-off
fear of turbulence
fear of landing
fear of heights
fear of being trapped
claustrophobic feelings
fear of panic
fear of losing control
catastrophic thinking
intrusive flying thoughts
fear of plane crashes
fear of flying alone
long-haul flight anxiety
anxiety after a frightening flight
Individual responses vary.
No particular result can be guaranteed.
Hypnosis for Turbulence Anxiety
You may mentally rehearse experiencing normal aircraft movement while remaining more psychologically composed.
Hypnosis for Take-Off Anxiety
You may rehearse:
Sitting.
Hearing the aircraft.
Feeling acceleration.
Allowing sensations.
Without Automatically Turning Them into Catastrophe
Hypnosis for Fear of Panic on a Plane
The focus may include changing your response to:
Heart rate.
Breathing.
Physical tension.
Anxious thoughts.
Hypnosis for Fear of Losing Control
You may practise tolerating being the passenger rather than mentally trying to control the aircraft.
Hypnosis for Fear of Being Trapped
The focus may include becoming more comfortable experiencing temporary discomfort without needing immediate escape.
Hypnosis for Flying Catastrophic Thoughts
Instead of automatically following:
“What if?”
You may practise noticing the thought and returning attention to the present.
Hypnosis for Flying Alone
You may mentally rehearse:
Checking in.
Boarding.
Sitting.
Flying.
Landing.
While Becoming Less Dependent on Reassurance
Hypnosis before a Holiday
Rather than spending the weeks before your holiday mentally rehearsing disaster:
Rehearse Coping
Imagine:
Arriving.
Boarding.
Settling.
Flying.
Landing.
Starting your holiday.
Let Your Mind Practise the Journey You Actually Want
What Does Fear of Flying Hypnosis Feel Like?
Hypnosis does not require you to become unconscious.
You remain:
Aware.
Responsive.
Able to think.
Able to stop.
You Retain Choice
The aim is focused attention, relaxation and therapeutic mental rehearsal.
Personalised Fear of Flying Hypnotherapy Brisbane
A general recording cannot know exactly what frightens you about flying.
Perhaps it is:
turbulence
take-off
landing
crashes
heights
enclosed spaces
being trapped
panic
losing control
vomiting
health anxiety
flying alone
long-haul flights
bad weather
a previous frightening flight
The Specific Fear Matters
Personalised hypnotherapy can focus on your particular triggers rather than treating every fear of flying as identical.
Why Choose Clive Westwood for Fear of Flying Hypnotherapy in Brisbane?
Helping Clients Since 2013
Clive Westwood has been helping clients through hypnotherapy since 2013, including people seeking support with anxiety, fears, phobias, panic, overthinking and confidence.
Personalised Sessions
One person fears:
Turbulence.
Another:
Panic.
Another:
Being trapped.
Another:
Losing control.
The Same Flight Can Produce Completely Different Fears
Anxiety-Focused Approach
Where flying fear is connected with:
Panic sensations.
Overthinking.
Catastrophising.
Health anxiety.
Fear of fear.
These patterns may also be addressed.
Direct and Practical Approach
The aim is not simply:
“Imagine yourself on a beach.”
It may involve:
Identifying triggers.
Changing catastrophic thinking.
Reducing excessive reassurance.
Mental rehearsal.
Building confidence around flight sensations.
Supporting gradual, appropriate exposure.
Non-Shaming Approach
You may know logically that your fear is excessive.
Logic Alone Does Not Always Stop the Physical Fear Response
Being frightened of flying does not require embarrassment.
Face-to-Face Fear of Flying Hypnotherapy Brisbane
Face-to-face hypnotherapy appointments are available in Brisbane.
Online Fear of Flying Hypnotherapy Australia-Wide
Online hypnotherapy sessions are also available throughout Australia where appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Hypnosis Help Fear of Flying?
It may support anxiety management, relaxation, mental rehearsal and changing psychological responses to flying triggers for some people.
Can Hypnosis Cure Fear of Flying?
No responsible practitioner should guarantee a cure.
Can Hypnosis Help Turbulence Anxiety?
It may support a calmer response to aircraft movement and the thoughts associated with turbulence.
Can Hypnosis Help Fear of Take-Off?
It may support reducing anticipatory fear and catastrophic interpretations of take-off sensations.
Can Hypnosis Help Fear of Landing?
It may support anxiety around the final stage of the flight.
Can Hypnosis Help Fear of Plane Crashes?
It may support reducing catastrophic thinking and repetitive frightening imagery.
Can Hypnosis Help Fear of Heights on a Plane?
It may support the anxiety response associated with altitude.
Can Hypnosis Help Claustrophobia on a Plane?
It may be complementary support.
Significant claustrophobia may also benefit from evidence-based psychological treatment.
Can Hypnosis Help Fear of Being Trapped?
It may support greater tolerance of enclosed situations and anxiety sensations.
Can Hypnosis Help Panic Attacks while Flying?
It may support fear of panic and anxiety sensations.
Frequent or severe panic attacks deserve appropriate professional assessment.
Can Hypnosis Help Fear of Losing Control?
It may support the psychological discomfort associated with being a passenger and uncertainty.
Can Hypnosis Help Me Fly Alone?
It may support greater confidence without depending on another person for constant reassurance.
Can Hypnosis Help Long-Haul Flight Anxiety?
It may support breaking the journey into manageable stages and reducing anticipatory anxiety.
Can Hypnosis Help after Severe Turbulence?
It may support anxiety associated with the memory.
Significant trauma symptoms may require trauma-informed psychological treatment.
Can Hypnosis Help after a Panic Attack on a Plane?
It may support fear of experiencing another panic attack.
Can Hypnosis Help Me Stop Checking Flight Safety?
It may support anxiety-related reassurance patterns.
Significant compulsive checking or OCD should receive appropriate evidence-based psychological treatment.
Can Hypnosis Guarantee I Will Be Calm on My Flight?
No.
The Goal Is Not Necessarily Zero Anxiety
It is greater ability to respond to anxiety without allowing it to control the entire journey.
Should I Avoid Flying until My Anxiety Disappears?
Not necessarily.
Avoidance can reinforce phobic fear.
Appropriately planned, gradual exposure may be useful, ideally with professional guidance when fear is significant.
Should I Force Myself onto a Plane?
No.
Treatment Does Not Need to Mean Overwhelming Yourself
A gradual approach may be more appropriate.
Can I Take Medication for Flying Anxiety?
Medication decisions should be discussed with an appropriate doctor or prescriber.
Do not use medication prescribed to someone else.
Do not change prescribed medication without professional advice.
Can I Drink Alcohol to Calm Myself before Flying?
Using alcohol as the main strategy for controlling flying anxiety can create additional problems.
If alcohol dependence is possible, do not abruptly stop heavy alcohol use without medical advice.
Can I Listen to Fear of Flying Hypnosis on the Plane?
Only use a hypnosis or relaxation recording when it is safe and appropriate to reduce your attention.
Always remain able to follow airline and cabin-crew safety instructions.
Do not use hypnosis during any activity where full attention is required.
Will I Lose Control during Hypnosis?
No.
You remain aware and retain choice.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Individual needs vary.
No exact number or outcome can responsibly be guaranteed.
When Flying Fear Needs Additional Professional Support
Seek appropriate psychological or medical support if your fear:
Stops you travelling.
Causes frequent panic attacks.
Seriously affects work.
Causes severe anticipatory anxiety.
Is associated with significant claustrophobia or agoraphobia.
Is linked with trauma.
Or substantially interferes with everyday life.
Evidence-based psychological approaches such as CBT and appropriately planned exposure may be important.
Hypnosis may complement this care rather than replace it.
Medical Concerns and Flying
If you have a genuine medical condition that could affect your ability to travel safely by air, seek appropriate medical advice.
New, severe, persistent or unexplained:
Chest pain.
Breathing difficulty.
Fainting.
Neurological symptoms.
Or other significant symptoms should not automatically be assumed to be anxiety.
The Goal Is Not to Pretend Risk Does Not Exist
It is to stop anxiety treating every sound, sensation and possibility as proof of immediate catastrophe.
Relearning How to Fly
Perhaps flying has become a mental sequence:
Airport.
Fear.
Boarding.
Fear.
Take-off.
Fear.
Turbulence.
Fear.
Landing.
Relief.
The Entire Journey Is Organised around Fear
But another pattern can be practised.
Airport.
“I can handle this moment.”
Boarding.
“I do not need to escape this feeling.”
Take-off.
“I can experience unfamiliar sensations without catastrophising them.”
Turbulence.
“Movement does not require panic.”
An anxious thought.
“A thought is not a prediction.”
A body sensation.
“I can notice it without feeding it.”
Uncertainty.
“I do not need absolute certainty.”
And eventually:
Landing.
Not:
“Thank God I survived.”
But:
“I did it.”
Your Brain Needs Different Evidence
Not another hundred imaginary crashes.
Real experiences of:
Sitting.
Breathing.
Allowing.
Coping.
Travelling.
Arriving.
You Do Not Have to Love Flying
You Do Not Have to Become an Aviation Enthusiast
You simply want flying to stop deciding:
Where you holiday.
Which jobs you accept.
Who you visit.
How far you travel.
Your World Does Not Need to Be Limited by the Distance You Can Drive
Listen to Fear of Flying Hypnosis with Clive Westwood somewhere safe and appropriate as complementary support for flying anxiety, turbulence, take-off, panic sensations, claustrophobic feelings, fear of losing control and catastrophic thinking.
For personalised support, Clive Westwood provides fear of flying, phobia and anxiety hypnotherapy in Brisbane, with online appointments also available throughout Australia.
The destination does not have to begin after the fear disappears. Sometimes freedom begins when fear is allowed to come along without being allowed to choose the destination.
