Fly Away Fear is an accessible and empathetic guide to overcoming your fear of flying.

Written by two experienced clinical psychologists who have helped people to overcome their fear of flying for more than forty years—one of whom is also a professional pilot—Fly Away Fear explores the source of air travel anxiety and explains how you can overcome it. The skills are based on the principles of new developments of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) aimed at people who have not succeeded with traditional CBT. This book covers key topics, including flight safety and what happens on board, and shares exercises and strategies based on the authors’ years of professional experience. This new edition has been fully updated and includes the experiences of real people throughout.

Fly Away Fear is the ideal book for anyone with air travel anxiety or who has experienced fear of flying.

“This new edition sets out a programme of practical exercises for overcoming fear of flying which have been tried and tested over almost two decades by the authors who specialise in its treatment. As with the first edition it will become the go-to text for people with a fear of flying and an invaluable resource for clinicians supporting them.” - Ian Norman, Emeritus Professor of Mental Health, King’s College London

"Written by leading experts and highly experienced clinicians, this book speaks directly and empathetically to those who fear flying. It offers clear, trustworthy guidance, practical strategies, and insights into new, evidence-based approaches to help readers understand and overcome their anxiety. A valuable and empowering resource for anyone seeking to travel with greater confidence and peace of mind.” - Gunnar Steinhardt, EAAP President, European Association for Aviation Psychology

Elaine Iljon Foreman is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) who specialises in the treatment of fear of flying and other anxiety-related problems.

Lucas van Gerwen is an EAAP-registered aviation psychologist, a Clinical Psychologist, and a professional pilot.