Get travel confidence naturally

How different would life be if you could travel the way you want, without the worry of ‘what if’? Even to look forward to the journey itself?

Travel phobias are more common than you might imagine and can cause people great distress, sapping their energy and restricting how they live their lives.

Many sufferers say they just want to be able to travel normally, therapy makes that possible, giving you back the choice of travelling the way they want.

Therapy provides support for overcoming travel -related fears and phobias including; Fear of Flying (Aviophobia / Aerophobia / Pteromerhanophobia), Fear of Driving (Amaxophobia / Hamaxophobia), Fear of Bridges (Gephyrophobia), Fear of Trains (Siderodromophobia), Fear of Buses (Amaxophobia), providing effective strategies for lasting relief.

Please book a consultation to discuss your specific needs and possibilities for treatment.

  • "Having recently returned from my second flight this summer, after being so anxious that I might never be able to go on holiday again because of my fear of flying. From the start of my therapy session with Tom I felt completely at ease, and by the time I left his clinic I was eager to get onto my booked flight and start enjoying my holidays. He is friendly and professional, and I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone whose anxiety is stopping them from doing the things they want to do."

    Hana

  • "Tom has helped me immensely with a very severe fear of flying. A number of years ago I had walked off a plane on a Europe trip and travelled back to the UK by train as the fear was so overwhelming. As I write this, I am sitting in a hotel in Washington after travelling to the US by plane. Tom is extremely empathetic, a great listener and really takes the time to get to the subconscious root of the issue. I would strongly advise his help for dealing with any severe phobia."

    Joe

  • "I visited Tom for 3 therapy sessions to overcome my fear of enclosed spaces on an aeroplane. My panic had become so bad that even specific medication for the flight didn't work. With Tom's help I am just back from a holiday to Marrakech and felt absolutely fine 🙂. He's a calm, and supportive man who listens well - a real passion to help. Thank you."

    Marian

  • "Had 3 sessions with Tom to work on my anxiety/panic disorder and claustrophobia before going on holiday - I cannot believe the difference it made, I was able to go on holiday without experiencing any of my normal issues that end up ruining the trip. Thank you Tom!"

    Laura

  • "Hypnotherapy Norwich gave me the confidence to travel without feeling so anxious that I’d change my mind at the last minute. Excellent service, recommended!"

    Kirsty

Tom Carter - Private Therapist & Coach

Integrative Person-Centered Approach

Online or In-Person (Norwich, UK)

Fully Insured & DBS Checked

GHSC Accredited (GQHP)

Frequently asked questions

  • A trance is a patterned process that becomes embedded in the mind-body system and operates, at least in part, outside of conscious awareness.

    What we are more aware of are the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that arise from the underlying trance state.

    Notably, trances are shaped by our experiences—while we retain the learning, we often forget the lesson itself. 

  • An initial consultation takes 30-minutes at a cost of £40

    Following this, a standard 60-minute session costs £85

    If at any stage in therapy, a longer 90-minute session is required, such as for EMDR Therapy, the cost for this is £120.

    For people under 16yrs of age, 45-minute sessions are offered as an option at a cost of £60.

    A 10% discount is available on the above session prices (excluding consultation) for:

    • State Pension recipients

    • Blue Light Card holders

    • NUS Card holders

  • Each therapy session is unique, oriented around the client and what they need in that session. My aim always is to provide you with the safety and support to explore your problem in a way that allows for natural and manageable change.

    In practical terms, the in-session experience can include a combination of sitting, standing, talking, reflecting, moving, focusing, imagining, body sensing / feeling, visualising, thinking, feeling, meaning-making, observing, relating, remembering, forecasting and more.

    The use of a therapeutic trance state (aka hypnosis) can also be part of the process though in most cases is not necessary for the pre-existing ‘problem’ ‘trance to be resolved.

  • This depends on many factors, primarily the nature of the problem and the outcome being sought.

    It is worth stating that when working therapeutically with subconscious problems, the old adage of ‘less haste more speed’ applies. The more someone tries to force change, the more resistance they typically encounter - and the slower the process takes overall.

    My commitment to all those I work with is the same, that we will work as quickly as possible but as slowly as necessary.

  • Hypnosis is a state of altered consciousness in which the critical, analytical part of your mind can quieten, allowing you to more easily connect with your subconscious experience.

    The term "hypnosis" comes from the Greek word hypnos, meaning "sleep," which can be misleading—being in hypnosis is not the same as being asleep.

    Although hypnosis is often experienced with closed eyes to enhance relaxation, much like resting, this does not mean the person is asleep. From an outside perspective, they may appear to be sleeping, but internally, they are in a heightened state of awareness.

  •  That’s OK, you don’t need to be. If you find yourself doubtful, skeptical or find difficulty with things such as relaxation and meditation, you can view this as a protective resistance, something we welcome and work with as part of the process.

    The truth is, some people have a natural ability for entering hypnotic states and others take a little longer to familiarise with the process. My role is to meet you wherever you are and help you achieve change in a way that works for you.

  • Therapy is a process of gaining greater awareness and self-control. Whilst entertainment hypnosis gives the impression of people losing control, this is the direct opposite of how it can be used in therapy.

  • On the basis that you attend a one-hour weekly therapy session, that leaves an extra ~110 waking hours in which you can be making progress towards your goal. And as you would expect, those people that are prepared to do the work, typically progress further and faster.

    That said, out of session work is always optional and by no means obligatory. If you feel you want to do out of session work, let me know and I will make it available to you.