My fear of flying seemed to come out of nowhere. I’d flown extensively over the years and without any anxiety, then on a return flight from Malaga I was suddenly gripped with what felt like an uncontrollable and confusing fear. A second flight to Chicago just exacerbated my fear, which was so consuming that I really don’t know how I managed to board the plane back to the UK. For over a year I avoided flying altogether. I even worked out how long it would take to travel to destinations by boat or train, desperate to continue with my love of travel still but just not by plane. Not one to give in to my fears, I decided to try hypnotherapy as I was aware that this therapy can help with irrational thoughts. From my very first session with Kate, I started to feel more in control – just making the decision to do something about your fear is the first positive step forward. Working at my pace, over the next few weeks Kate helped me unravel my fear around flying. After each session I became more relaxed, felt more in control – Kate has a way of making you feel at ease, and I felt as though I was in good hands. It took some commitment on my part in that Kate gave me an audio to listen to in between therapy sessions – Kate’s voice teaching your mind to relax and think positively. I wasn’t sure how I would feel on my first flight following hypnotherapy, but whilst packing my suitcase the dread of flying was replaced with excitement. I decided to roll with it. Sat in the airport lounge, no fear. Boarding the flight, no fear. During take-off I had a little apprehension but I self-talked myself into a positive place, and once up in the air, I was relaxed again, enjoying a glass of prosecco and taking in a movie. Yippee – thank you Kate. Hypnotherapy certainly helped me overcome my fear.