Flying Fear Therapy Birmingham

15/10/2025

Insomnia, Sleep Issues , Misophonia
Client referral posted today ,
" Great, and effective hypnotherapist. Stuarts techniques really work and will change you're life for the better.
Hi my name is Neil. I came across Stuart Downing when I found myself seeking out hypnotherapy to treat problems I was having with my sleep due to living next door to previous neighbours who were very noisy and whom had kept me awake. Thankfully, after a couple of months, the neighbours had moved on, but unfortunately as a result, I developed an anxiety about getting to sleep, which in turn lead to me developing an insomnia which was caused by the anxiety. I had also developed Misophonia as a result, and had become hypersensitive to certain noises, such as any bangs or thuds. Even though the neighbours had left, my anxiety still persisted, which only caused me even more anxiety as I couldnt understand why I just couldnt relax as I knew the neighbours were no longer there. It got too the point where the anxiety around my sleep was so bad, that it really started to have a profound effect on my life. I felt I couldnt enjoy life anymore, I just wasnt happy. I had felt like I had lost the ability to relax, as a result it really started to effect my relationships with my family as I just wasnt me anymore, so to speak. Thats when I knew I had to do something as I felt it was destroying my life. I researched hypnotherapy. I was curious as to how it worked, and researched whether or not it would be beneficial for the issues that I was going through. I sought out a few hypnotherapists, thats when I came across Stuart Downing. I did my research on him, and discovered that he could treat issues around sleep/anxiety. I read his reviews, which were all positive. I booked a consultation with Stuart, who was very friendly and reassuring and explained how hypnotherapy worked and the methods he was going to deploy in helping to heal me. In the consultation, Stuart told me that I would only require three to four sessions at the most, which I was surprised about to be honest, as I felt so afflicted by my issues. What can I say? Well, after just one session, I already noticed a vast improvement in my sleep quality. I was sleeping longer and deeper, and waking up totally refreshed. Over the last few weeks of the sessions , my sleep and anxiety has just got better and better. I feel much less anxious, and lot more relaxed, like a weight has been lifted. I am so glad that I decided to invest in the sessions with Stuart, and would recommend it to anyone who is considering hypnotherapy. Stuart helped me learn that a lot of fear is irrational and totally unnessacary, and that I can rationalise with myself that I do not need to feel that fear. I have also learnt extremely effective relaxation techniques, which have really helped me. I f I ever experience any difficulties in the future, I will be sure to utilise these techniques. So, if you have any issue that is effecting you to the point where it is having a profound effect on you're life, then I would highly recommend that you book yourself a consultation with Stuart Downing, it can and will change you're life!
Neil 14/10/25

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08/10/2025

10/02/2025

Insomnia and Sleep Issues
Lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, feeling wired but exhausted?
If that sounds familiar , there’s a good chance your cortisol levels are out of control.
And here’s the deal: high cortisol is more than just a bad night’s sleep—it’s a serious roadblock to your health, energy, and your ability to hit the flow state.
Cortisol is your body’s built-in alarm system.
It’s meant to help you handle stress, but when it sticks around too long—especially at night—it can wreak havoc on your sleep.
Studies show that elevated evening cortisol is one of the biggest culprits behind tossing and turning, disrupted sleep cycles, and that feeling of being “tired but wired”.
When your cortisol levels are too high in the evening, your body stays in a state of alertness, making it nearly impossible to relax and fall asleep.
And poor sleep doesn’t just affect your mood—it drags down your entire health, energy, and performance.
The Cost of High Cortisol:
1. Disrupted Sleep
High cortisol messes with your body’s natural circadian rhythm, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. You wake up feeling drained, no matter how long you’ve been in bed.
2. Increased Stress and Anxiety
Cortisol is linked to heightened stress responses. If your cortisol stays high, your body is constantly in “fight-or-flight” mode, which leads to more stress, anxiety, and mental fog during the day.
3. Blocked Flow State
Cortisol doesn’t just affect your sleep—it blocks your ability to enter the flow state. The flow state is where you’re fully focused and performing at your best, but high cortisol keeps your brain stuck in overdrive, making it impossible to focus deeply or think creatively.
Now, imagine what happens when you cut evening cortisol by 25%.
You’re not just lowering your stress—you’re giving your body the green light to relax, sleep deeply, and wake up energized.
Lowering cortisol improves your sleep quality, reduces anxiety, and opens the door for you to finally access the flow state.
When cortisol comes down:
1. Deep, Restorative Sleep
Lower cortisol allows your body to enter its natural rest-and-recover mode, improving sleep quality and helping you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day.
2. Reduced Anxiety, More Clarity
When your cortisol levels are balanced, you’ll notice less anxiety, better mental clarity, and an increased sense of calm. This sets you up for a more productive, focused day.
3. More Consistent Flow State
With cortisol in check, your mind and body can work together, making it easier to slip into the flow state—where creativity, focus, and high performance come effortlessly.
You don’t have to spend another night staring at the ceiling, trapped in a cycle of poor sleep and high stress.
Lowering your evening cortisol naturally is possible, and it’s the key to better sleep, more energy, and consistent access to the flow state.
Call Stuart - 07825 599340 to discuss your insomnia issue in more detail
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25/01/2025

Fear of Flying Therapy - Edgbaston, Birmingham
The fear of flying or aerophobia is an excessive worry about air travel. It is believed to affect one in ten of the population, however some studies suggest that the proportion is much higher. Fear of flying can be linked to the fear of aeroplanes or it could be an aspect of other psychological problems such as panic attacks, claustrophobia or post-traumatic stress disorder. People suffering from fear of flying often suffer increased anxiety and panic attacks at the thought of flying and many avoid air travel as a result of this.
People suffering with fear of flying commonly fall into one of two groups. Firstly, some people fear an “internal loss of control”. For such individuals, their fear of flying stems from a fear that they will lose control of their emotions during flight and therefore embarrass themselves in front of fellow passengers. These people may express concern about suffering a panic attack, loss of control of bodily functions or become hysterical. For others, the fear is associated with external factors such as turbulence, bad weather or a fault with the aeroplane.
The reassurance that air travel is one of the safest methods of travel usually does little to reassure the sufferer that air travel is safe and many people will avoid flying at all costs. This avoidance can affect their personal and professional lives, with people being unable to travel for business or to see friends/family.
It is common to find that many people who once flew without any problems can become uncomfortable travellers and go on to develop a fear of flying. For many people when they look back to the time when their fear of flying began they can find that they had quite a lot of stress in their lives. If they took a flight and experienced an ‘out of the blue’ panic attack, they can fear that they will have another next time they fly and so the pattern of anticipatory anxiety and avoidance can begin. One other factor is that some individuals will experience increased anxiety following the consumption of alcohol while on holiday – alcohol withdrawal can sometimes cause similar symptoms to anxiety (e.g. shaky, short of breath, feeling dizzy) and this can trigger increased anxiety and panic attacks in some on the return flight home.
If you can answer ‘yes’ to the majority of these questions you may be suffering with a flying phobia.
Do you have high levels of anticipatory anxiety prior to a flight?
Do you experience bodily symptoms prior and during flying, such as hyperventilating, sweating, churning stomach and dizziness?
Do you avoid flying wherever possible, and if able to only fly under duress?
Do you picture catastrophic scenes while flying that cause you significant distress?
Is your fear impacting on your relationships or work due to an inability to attend holidays or meetings?
Do you worry that you might lose control when flying and spontaneously open the aeroplane door or draw attention to yourself?
I will help remove the fear of flying - Call Stuart 07825 599340/0121 403 3163
or email me stuart@hypnotherapy4freedom.com

I’m an expert hypnotherapist offering clinical hypnotherapy & online hypnosis across the UK from London to Birmingham, and internationally.

02/02/2024

Fear of flying, turbulence , enclosed spaces.....
resolved with online Hypnotherapy and Neuroscience
Break free of Fear and Anxiety
Online Zoom appointments
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05/04/2023

Hypnotherapy successfully treating IBS symptoms
Online appointments available
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Hypnotherapist Antonios explains what IBS is and how hypnotherapy can help.

23/05/2022

Fear of flying resolved with hypnotherapy
Online Zoom appointments
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26/04/2022

Fear of flying resolved with hypnotherapy
Online Zoom appointments
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Fear Of Flying Air Ravel Airplane || Stuart Downing - Hypnosis / Life Coach

12/02/2022

With hypnotherapy, you can reprogramme your old or unwanted behaviour patterns and create new, more positive ones. In the hypnotic state, you accept beneficial suggestions that allow you to change your attitude so that you can do the things you want to do – or not do the things you don’t want to do.
Call Stuart - 07825 599340 to see how hypnotherapy can release you from the fear of flying / air travel
Online appointments available
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12/02/2022

The fear of flying or aerophobia is an excessive worry about air travel. It is believed to affect one in ten of the population, however some studies suggest that the proportion is much higher. Fear of flying can be linked to the fear of aeroplanes or it could be an aspect of other psychological problems such as panic attacks, claustrophobia or post-traumatic stress disorder. People suffering from fear of flying often suffer increased anxiety and panic attacks at the thought of flying and many avoid air travel as a result of this.

People suffering with fear of flying commonly fall into one of two groups. Firstly, some people fear an “internal loss of control”. For such individuals, their fear of flying stems from a fear that they will lose control of their emotions during flight and therefore embarrass themselves in front of fellow passengers. These people may express concern about suffering a panic attack, loss of control of bodily functions or become hysterical. For others, the fear is associated with external factors such as turbulence, bad weather or a fault with the aeroplane.

The reassurance that air travel is one of the safest methods of travel usually does little to reassure the sufferer that air travel is safe and many people will avoid flying at all costs. This avoidance can affect their personal and professional lives, with people being unable to travel for business or to see friends/family.

It is common to find that many people who once flew without any problems can become uncomfortable travellers and go on to develop a fear of flying. For many people when they look back to the time when their fear of flying began they can find that they had quite a lot of stress in their lives. If they took a flight and experienced an ‘out of the blue’ panic attack, they can fear that they will have another next time they fly and so the pattern of anticipatory anxiety and avoidance can begin. One other factor is that some individuals will experience increased anxiety following the consumption of alcohol while on holiday – alcohol withdrawal can sometimes cause similar symptoms to anxiety (e.g. shaky, short of breath, feeling dizzy) and this can trigger increased anxiety and panic attacks in some on the return flight home.
If you can answer ‘yes’ to the majority of these questions you may be suffering with a flying phobia.

Do you have high levels of anticipatory anxiety prior to a flight?
Do you experience bodily symptoms prior and during flying, such as hyperventilating, sweating, churning stomach and dizziness?
Do you avoid flying wherever possible, and if able to only fly under duress?
Do you picture catastrophic scenes while flying that cause you significant distress?
Is your fear impacting on your relationships or work due to an inability to attend holidays or meetings?
Do you worry that you might lose control when flying and spontaneously open the aeroplane door or draw attention to yourself?
I will help remove the fear of flying - Call Stuart 07825 599340/0121 403 3163 or email me stuart@hypnotherapy4freedom.com

28/01/2022

Recent client review regarding successful Hypnotherapy Stop Smoking in one session - £295 - Online - Saturday appointments available
Call Stuart - 07825 599340 if you are having issues around stopping smoking
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I came to Stewart for hypnotherapy to stop smoking and I was extremely skeptical and not expecting it to work... It has completely changed my life. I don't really understand why or how I don't want to smoke anymore but I have not touched a cigarette since our session and I have felt more relaxed and...

24/10/2021