Fear of flying is one of the most common phobias, and it can have a significant impact on both personal and professional life. Whether you avoid holidays abroad, experience anxiety when travelling for work, or feel overwhelmed even thinking about a flight, the right support can make a real difference. At Bridges Therapy Centre, we offer fear of flying therapy in London and online, combining evidence-based psychological approaches with innovative treatment techniques to help you regain confidence in the air.
Our therapists provide a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore your worries, understand the root of your flying fear, and learn practical tools to reduce anxiety.
What Causes Fear of Flying?
Fear of flying (aerophobia) can stem from a range of factors. For some people, it is linked to a past negative experience, such as turbulence or a difficult landing. For others, it may be related to fears about claustrophobia, heights, loss of control, or generalised anxiety. Common symptoms can include:
- Intense worry leading up to a flight
- Panic attacks at the airport or on board
- Avoidance of air travel
- Physical symptoms such as sweating, shaking, or a racing heart.
Our flying fear therapy is tailored to your specific triggers and experiences, ensuring you receive support that truly fits your needs.
VR Fear of Flying Therapy
At Bridges Therapy Centre, our specialism team offers VR fear of flying therapy, one of the most effective and modern treatments available for phobias. Using VR headsets and immersive technology, we safely recreate the experience of flying (including boarding the plane, take-off, turbulence, and landing), allowing you to gradually face and overcome your fears in a fully controlled environment.
This approach is delivered by an experienced therapist who guides you throughout the process, helping you challenge unhelpful thoughts, reduce physical anxiety responses, and build confidence with each step. You can learn more about how this works on our dedicated Virtual Reality Therapy page.
How Fear of Flying Therapy Works
Your treatment may include a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address anxious thinking patterns, in addition to virtual reality exposure therapy to help you confront flying scenarios gradually. Our specialist therapists can also teach you strategies to manage anticipatory anxiety, as well as breathing and grounding techniques. Together, these methods can make flying feel more manageable, helping you travel freely without overwhelming fear.
Start Your Therapy Journey
If your fear of flying is affecting your lifestyle or preventing you from travelling, we are here to help. Contact us today to book your free 15-minute initial consultation and learn more about our fear of flying therapy options.
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18a Heriot Road,
London, NW4 2DG
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