Ian Murton, MNCH (Reg.), HPD

Overview

Ian Murton – Specialist in Driving Anxiety & Panic While Driving

I am a UK hypnotherapist specialising exclusively in driving anxiety, panic attacks while driving, motorway anxiety, driving phobia, and fear of flying.

I work with capable adults and professionals who feel confident in most areas of life, yet experience intense anxiety behind the wheel. Many find themselves avoiding motorways, busy junctions, long-distance journeys, or driving alone due to sudden physical symptoms such as a racing heart, dizziness, or a sense of panic.

Driving anxiety is not a flaw. It is a learned subconscious pattern, and learned patterns can be changed.

Clinical Focus

I specialise exclusively in:

Driving anxiety
Panic attacks while driving
Motorway anxiety
Driving phobia
Fear of flying

How I Work

My work focuses on identifying and resolving the subconscious pattern that drives the anxiety response.

Using Advanced Conversational Hypnotherapy and neuroscience-informed methods, I help clients:

Reduce the intensity of physical anxiety responses
Change the learned association between driving and danger
Restore a sense of calm and control behind the wheel

This work is not based on coping strategies alone. It focuses on resolving the underlying pattern that maintains the response.

Common Situations I Help With
Anxiety before getting into the car
Panic on motorways or A-roads
Fear when merging or changing lanes
Freezing at roundabouts or junctions
Driving alone after a panic episode
Physical symptoms such as dizziness, a racing heart, or feeling out of control
Who I Work With

Most clients I work with are:

Experienced drivers
Professionals or business owners
Individuals who feel confident in most areas of life
People who have often tried other approaches without lasting success

About My Work

I specialise exclusively in driving anxiety and have worked with many clients experiencing panic while driving, motorway anxiety, and driving-related fear patterns.

My work is focused on helping clients resolve these patterns at their root so they can return to driving with a sense of calm and control.

Training

Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) — a nationally recognised gold-standard qualification, held by a minority of UK hypnotherapists (estimated around 20%)

Professional Organisations

Registered Therapist with Anxiety UK

Registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the UK’s government-approved register for complementary healthcare practitioners

Location & Availability

Online sessions available across the UK and internationally.