Are You Nervous About Swimming?

If you or your child feel uncomfortable in the water and you're searching for a solution, our 1:1 swim lessons for nervous swimmers could be the answer. We understand that fear of water can prevent both children and adults from learning to swim and enjoying the many benefits it offers. With millions of adults in England unable to swim, you're not alone in this struggle. Our specially designed 1:1 lessons provide a safe and supportive environment for nervous learners, regardless of age, to conquer their fear and develop a love for the water.

Does the thought of swimming lessons fill you with anxiety?

Some may even visit swimming pools for occasional swims every now or then but, still lack confidence. Whether you have anxiety about water or it is your child, for most people who don’t succeed in learning to swim, it’s not for lack of trying. Sometimes swimming classes never worked because the right teaching approach was not implemented and enough attention was not given.

Millions of people in England fear water, preventing them from experiencing the joy and benefits of swimming. But it doesn't have to be this way! 

Does this sound familiar?

It's common for both children and adults to experience anxiety or discomfort around water. Here are some signs that you or your child might benefit from our 1:1 swim lessons for nervous swimmers:

• Hesitation to participate: Your child might not be excited about family swims or resist getting into the pool.

• Not happy with water on the face or eyes: Your child continuously wipes the eyes and face in the pool and relies too much on goggles in order to be in water and participate in lesssons.

• Reliance on flotation devices: A fear of swimming without armbands or floats can indicate a lack of water confidence.

• Clinginess: Your child might cling to you or the side of the pool, feeling unsafe without support.

• Fear of floating: The idea of back floating or being in the water without touching the bottom can be daunting.

• Discomfort with submersion: Putting their face in the water or getting their head wet might cause distress.

• Swimming with head above water: Even if you can swim, you might feel the need to constantly keep your head above water.

• Panic in deep water: Moving into deeper water can trigger anxiety or panic.

Learning to relax in the water is key

Over the last 15 years, we have met many adults who had swim lessons and can move in water but, never actually learnt to relax in the water. So, they can only swim when they are confident by touching the bottom of the pool. This can limit their enjoyment and confidence in the pool.

1:1 Swim Lessons For Nervous Swimmers

This offer a personalised and supportive approach to overcome these challenges. Some children start swim lessons when they are pre-schooler or at school. This means they may have some fear of water already formed in their brain. This prevents them from having a healthy and loving relationship with water. Water confidence building needs time and cannot be rushed. Our experianced Instructors will work with every learner at their own pace, building confidence and helping each swimmer to develop a positive relationship with the water.

No matter the age, feeling comfortable and safe in the water is essential for learning to swim.

Some people need more time and attention than others. So, sometimes group lessons don't provide the right environment for everyone to get water confident. If a learner is uncomfortable in water,  in 1:1 lessons, all the attention from a teacher can be given to one person

1:1 Swim Lessons For Nervous People

Do you you think there has been no tangible progression made in your child's group lessons? Have you asked why? This could be because water confidence building part needs some attention.

If you are interested in getting over the fear of water, we can help you with our private lessons.

Our swim teachers have plenty of experience in providing private swim lessons for people who are not water-confident.

If you or child is not happy in water but, very keen to learn to swim, you can have an initial consultation with us over the phone so, we can understand first, where the fear is originating from and then discuss how we can mold the lesson around your needs and goals.

Feel free to call us on 0208 090 1415 or

Enquire About Private Lessons For Nervous Children or Adults