After you book, we'll contact you by email and work with you to schedule a time for your video call.
You struggle with a fear of heights but aren't sure where to start? Or you live too far away to join an in-person training in Switzerland? In a personal video call, we'll work out together what triggers your fear of heights – and you'll leave with concrete techniques and an individual plan, wherever you live.
Vertigo and fear of falling are a natural protective reaction – but when they overreact, they steal the joy of hiking. In a 1:1 video call, we take a close look at what specifically triggers your fear of heights, and you get the first effective tools to stop it from taking the wheel.
In the video coaching, we work on three things:
- Assessment: We go through your past experiences together and identify what specifically triggers your fear of heights – for example, missing visual reference points, certain types of terrain, or unstable ground.
- First techniques: You'll learn 2–3 techniques tailored to your pattern – such as the fixed-point technique against a drifting gaze, targeted breathing control, or using a companion as a visual reference point.
- Your plan: You leave the call with a written, individual practice plan – including an honest assessment of whether independent practice is enough, or whether in-person training is the sensible next step.
This isn't about "curing" you – a video call can't replace the real experience on the mountain. But it's a low-threshold first step: understanding your pattern, concrete tools, and clarity about the path that's right for you.
Date
Available at any time. After you book, we'll schedule a time for your video call together.
Region
Worldwide | Video callParticipants
Min. 1, max. 2 participants per guide
Course language
English, German
Included services
Personal assessment of your fear of heights (triggers, patterns, past experiences)
Guidance on 2–3 concrete techniques tailored to your situation
Written summary with an individual practice plan by email after the call
A clear recommendation for next steps (keep practicing independently, or move to in-person training)
Your guide
Falko Burghausen
Swiss Athletics Trail Running Instructor. Hiking Guide (in training). Internationally awarded Photographer.
Personal advice
Do you have any questions? I will be happy to advise you on this travel offer.
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Part 1 – Assessment (approx. 15 min.)
- Your past experiences: where, when, and how does the fear show up?
- Trigger analysis: more visual (missing reference points, open views), ground-related (scree, steep terrain), or situational (bridges, ridges)?
- What have you tried so far, and what has helped?
Part 2 – Technique coaching (approx. 20 min.)
- Techniques suited to your pattern, e.g. the fixed-point technique against a drifting gaze, controlled breathing, or using a companion as a visual reference point
- Discuss together how and when to apply the technique in practice
Part 3 – Your plan (approx. 10 min.)
- Concrete next steps for your upcoming hikes
- Assessment of whether independent practice is enough, or in-person training makes sense
- If of interest: a look at the 2-day Fear of Heights Training in Switzerland
The call takes place comfortably from home – wherever you live, whether in Switzerland, the UK, or the US. The only requirement is a stable internet connection and 45 uninterrupted minutes. We're happy to work around your time zone when scheduling.
- A quiet place without distractions
- Laptop or tablet with a camera (video recommended, but not required)
- Headphones, for better audio quality (optional)
- If available: a photo or short description of a spot where your fear of heights last came up – this helps us work in a targeted way
- Notepad for your individual practice plan
None – the price is all-inclusive with no extra charges.
Who is this for?
- People with a fear of heights who are still unsure how to approach the topic
- People who can't (yet) travel to Switzerland for in-person training, but still want expert, personal support
- As preparation for, or a complement to, the 2-day in-person Fear of Heights Training
Good to know
A video call can't replace hands-on work in real terrain. If you want to work on your fear of heights in a lasting way, under real conditions, we recommend our 2-day Fear of Heights Training in Switzerland as a complement.
Not suitable for clinical fear of heights (acrophobia) or diagnosed anxiety disorders. In these cases, we recommend professional psychological support.
Credit toward the in-person Fear of Heights Training
If you decide to book the 2-day training in Switzerland within 6 months, the price of your first video session is credited in full.
Date
Available at any time. After you book, we'll schedule a time for your video call together.
Region
Worldwide | Video callParticipants
Min. 1, max. 2 participants per guide
Course language
English, German
Included services
Personal assessment of your fear of heights (triggers, patterns, past experiences)
Guidance on 2–3 concrete techniques tailored to your situation
Written summary with an individual practice plan by email after the call
A clear recommendation for next steps (keep practicing independently, or move to in-person training)
Your guide
Falko Burghausen
Swiss Athletics Trail Running Instructor. Hiking Guide (in training). Internationally awarded Photographer.
Personal advice
Do you have any questions? I will be happy to advise you on this travel offer.
PDF Download
Fear of Heights Video Coaching
Worldwide – Video callCHF 120
Non-binding request
Your non-binding request will bring you one step closer to your experience. I will get back to you shortly with further information on dates and the exact procedure and discuss the next steps together.
Questions? Answers!
Still have questions about the offer? I have compiled the most important information for you.
Yes, for the first step: assessment and technique coaching work regardless of location. What a call can't replace is applying the techniques in real terrain – that's what the in-person training is for.
The video coaching gives you assessment, technique coaching, and a plan. The in-person training additionally guides you through putting it into practice in real terrain, with direct feedback in the moment.
Yes, absolutely. The video coaching is location-independent and is aimed especially at people for whom travelling to an in-person training isn't an option.
We work around your time zone – just let us know when booking, and we'll find a time that works.
The price of your video call is credited in full toward the 2-day training if you book it within 6 months.
A stable internet connection, a device with a camera, and Zoom or a comparable video tool – the link will be sent to you after booking.
Yes, very much so. Companions often play an important role as a reference point on the mountain – we can factor that in directly during the call.
For a first assessment and a plan, yes. For more pronounced fear, we'll usually recommend the in-person training directly, or additional professional psychological support – we'll discuss this openly with you during the call.
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