Specialist in supportive driving lessons for the clinically anxious.
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At The Driving Therapist, we specialise in helping people overcome driving anxiety and rebuild their confidence behind the wheel. Based near Manningtree, Essex, we offer driving lessons for anxious drivers and nervous driver lessons that combine professional instruction with therapeutic support.
Our approach is highly supportive for anyone who feels uneasy about learning to drive, from those experiencing driving lesson anxiety for the first time to full licence holders wanting to overcome fear or regain confidence. We also provide tailored support for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping each person learn in a calm, understanding, and judgement-free environment.
Whether you’ve had a challenging experience before, are returning to driving after a break, or simply want to drive with confidence, we’re here to help you feel safe, capable, and ready for the road.
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From novice drivers to full licence holders, we will be by your side every step of the way.
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Conquer your driving fears with expert help and training
Why choose The Driving Therapist?
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Personalised driving lessons for nervous drivers and anxious drivers
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A calm, supportive environment to help reduce driving lesson anxiety
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Strategies and techniques to build lasting confidence behind the wheel
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Patient, understanding instructors who never rush or judge
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Support for learners and qualified drivers managing anxiety and driving lessons
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Consistent, compassionate guidance - every step of the way
We do not give up on our students. We stick by your side throughout.
Our courses
Driving anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it is manageable. Whether you’re a new learner, returning driver, or experiencing ADHD driving anxiety, we help you face fears, overcome driving phobia, and drive with confidence.
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Each lesson builds skills, awareness, and self-assurance — helping you enjoy driving safely and confidently.
Our promise
SUPPORT
We understand the challenges of driving anxiety.
PRACTICE
Our lessons are customised for individual needs.
CONFIDENCE
We provide a supportive atmosphere to grow
PASS
Training and lessons focused on safe, steady progress
What our students say:
Where do I start!!! After 10 years of having a complete phobia and anxiety with driving I was ready to give up after having over 20 different instructors.. by luck I googled driving therapy and Mark popped up…
I decided to contact him I thought if this doesn’t work nothing will. I am so beyond grateful for coming across the driving therapy school because I have finally passed my test with 0 minors after many tears, panic and fear.
Mark doesn’t just teach you to drive he caters to EVERYONES needs and helps you as an individual to over come all the barriers in your way. He is calm, understanding, respectful, reassuring and most of all he cares. I could not recommend Mark enough his patience is everything you want when suffering this phobia.
Hayley, Driving Anxiety
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Driving anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it is manageable. Whether you’re a new learner, returning driver, or experiencing ADHD driving anxiety, we help you face fears, overcome driving phobia, and drive with confidence.Each lesson builds skills, awareness, and self-assurance — helping you enjoy driving safely and confidently.
