The Fear of Flying Programme
Tackle the symptoms and causes of aerophobia and manage your anxiety with our 1-2-1 therapy programme.
About the Programme
The Fear of Flying Programme will help you overcome flight phobia and live without fear. You’ll learn CBT techniques and coping strategies to deal with triggers and stop anxiety limiting your life.
Get Started ›- 6 one-to-one sessions with a specially-trained therapist
- A curriculum tailored to your specific needs and preferences
- Regular assessments to keep track of your progress
- Access to a range of useful worksheets and resources
- Flexible payment options
The Programme Outline
Understanding Aerophobia
Learn more about flight phobia and discuss your personal experience of it. Consider the various ways that stress can affect the body. Start using relaxation techniques like breathing exercises to reduce anxiety.
Recognising Cognitive Patterns
Address the cognitive components of a phobia of flying like distorted thoughts and their role in exacerbating fear. Use CBT techniques to challenge negative beliefs. Work on self-care through better sleep, nutrition and exercise.
Identifying Underlying Triggers
Explore any potential underlying causes or triggers of your fear of flying. Discuss unresolved emotions or issues from the past. Learn how to recognise anticipatory anxiety. Develop a self-care plan to cope with triggers.
Learning Coping Strategies
Utilise new strategies to interrupt the cycle of fear and avoidance, including grounding techniques and progressive muscle relaxation. Learn about the role of mindfulness in managing anxiety and work on self-compassion.
Exposure & Desensitisation
Identify safety behaviours and avoidance strategies related to flying. Create an exposure hierarchy and set achievable goals to gradually desensitise yourself to triggers. Revise coping strategies to reduce stress.
Continuing Self-Care
Acknowledge and celebrate the growth you have achieved, finalise your ongoing self-care plan and address any remaining challenges or questions. Take a final assessment and learn useful resources for continued support.
*Your programme may follow a slightly different curriculum to the one above, as therapists modify their approach based on each client's needs, goals and feedback.
This programme will help you:
Understand Your Phobia
Explore what’s at the root of your phobia so that you can address its causes and tackle the issue at its core.
Reduce Your Symptoms
Learn a range of CBT-based techniques to calm your anxiety and significantly reduce the impact of triggers.
Take Back Control
Stop fear from controlling your life and feel empowered to get out and explore the world.
Payment Options
Pay in full
Pay the full cost when you book your programme.
Pay a deposit
Pay a deposit of £75 to secure your programme.
Pay in instalments
Spread the cost over 3 interest-free instalments.
“This programme provides a way to delve deeper and understand what’s beneath the surface, to give you a greater understanding of yourself. It includes strategies and techniques to help you address your issues and take back control of your life.”
Is this programme right for you?
If you identify with any of the following statements, then the Fear of Flying Programme can provide effective treatment for you.
You experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety if you have to use a plane.
Just the thought of flying can cause you to experience fear, dread or panic.
You actively avoid any scenarios or activities that involve flying.
You experience physical symptoms of anxiety like increased heart rate, sweating, shallow breathing or panic attacks.
You think about flying often and struggle to control your negative thoughts.
Your fear of flying is limiting your ability to live a full, happy life.
Your ManageMinds therapy programme is tailored to fit your needs
We understand that everyone’s experience of aerophobia is different. That’s why our programmes are designed to be flexible enough to accommodate every client’s individual requirements, preferences and goals. This ensures that you receive a personalised service that is results-driven and effective.
Benefits of therapy
of people show some benefit from therapy
increase in common mental health problems between 1993 and 2014
people are referred to talking therapies each year
people experience a common mental health issue every week
Meet the Team
Angela Garlick
BACP
Ben Rath
BACP
Heather Kynaston
BACP
Kathryn Taylor
BACP
Philipp Berkovits
BACP
Roseanna Cook
BACP
Happy clients
Think this could be useful for someone else?
If you think a friend, colleague or family member could benefit from one of our programmes, you can purchase it as a gift. It’s a great way to show someone who is struggling that they are cared for and supported. Simply book using your details and then email giftcard@manageminds.co.uk with the relevant information and we will make all of the necessary arrangements.
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FAQs
What is a programme?
A ManageMinds programme combines one-to-one therapy with a range of useful worksheets and resources to effectively target specific mental health conditions. Each programme follows a specially-designed schedule that can be adjusted to meet your individual needs.
The programmes give you the power to overcome mental health struggles by providing you with a detailed understanding of the factors causing your condition, alongside a number of coping mechanisms and stress-reduction techniques to improve your wellbeing. They also include regular assessments to ensure trackable progress is being made.
Do I need to bring anything with me to the sessions?
Before the programme begins, you will receive a welcome pack that includes everything you need to know to prepare. It’s a good idea to establish a private room or space where you can do the therapy component of your programme. You will need a laptop (or similar device) with Zoom installed to complete the sessions.
We also suggest having a pen, notepad, tissues and soft drink on hand.
What if I want to talk about something that isn’t on the programme outline?
The programme outline should be viewed as a guide, rather than a strict curriculum. If you arrive at a session with specific issues you would like to discuss, you are more than welcome to do so. We understand that all of our clients are individuals, so your therapist will adapt the programme to meet your specific needs and wants.
Please note that if your circumstances require the programme to be significantly altered, you may not be able to complete everything listed on the original outline.
What if I need more than 6 sessions?
We believe that the programme of 6 sessions provides enough time and information for you to make significant improvements to your mental health. The programmes are also designed to equip you with coping techniques and self care plans that you can use well beyond your final session.
If, upon completing the programme, you feel that you would benefit from more time with a therapist, our team will be happy to arrange further sessions for you.
Can I do the programme in person rather than online?
No. All ManageMinds services are conducted online. We feel this provides clients with the most comfortable and convenient approach to therapy.
How quickly can I complete the programme?
This is a comprehensive programme that includes a lot of information and resources. To get the most out of it, we recommend that you do not complete more than one session a week. However, if you are eager to schedule sessions more frequently than this, you can discuss it with your therapist.
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