After many years of happily driving I developed a phobia of driving on the motorway. This was severely restricting my ability to cope with the demands of daily life and travel, and was very frustrating! Someone suggested going out on the motorway with a driving instructor to help overcome my fears.
I rang Ann feeling quite desperate, (having seen her advert in the phone book), and never looked back! She came out with me week after week, never over pressurising me, but always calm, supportive and encouraging. She must have wondered what was wrong with me sometimes when I was shaking all over and could only manage one junction, but she never showed any impatience but encouraged me to stick at it at my own pace. Finally some months later I was able to go it alone on the motorway, but I’m not sure I would ever have reached that point without Ann. I am hanging onto her number in case my phobia ever reappears, but hopefully it won’t. Many thanks Ann!
Alison