Overcoming Driving Anxiety: Molly’s Journey to Freedom

When Molly first reached out to me, she was struggling with severe driving anxiety. After a series of traumatic experiences behind the wheel, she went from being an extremely confident driver, who loved road trips, to experiencing panic attacks even on short drives. The fear was so overwhelming that it began affecting her daily life, including even her usual commute to work.

Molly’s anxiety was taking a serious toll on her freedom, and she was desperate to regain control. That’s when we began our work together. Through a tailored hypnotherapy approach, we worked over six sessions to help her overcome her driving phobia and rebuild her confidence.

The Transformation

Today, Molly is back to driving with confidence. Shorter trips—those 30-minute commutes that once filled her with dread—are now completely manageable. The longer journeys that once triggered her panic attacks are becoming easier and less stressful. Molly’s transformation has been incredibly powerful.

One of the most significant milestones in her journey came when she drove herself and a bridesmaid to a wedding—a challenge she had once feared. The trip involved driving a longer distance, including using the motorway, and going somewhere unfamiliar. Before we began our sessions, this would have seemed impossible, but after just a few weeks, Molly was able to drive confidently to the wedding and back, without any signs of panic.

A New Sense of Freedom

Molly’s next challenge was a drive to her head office, a couple of hours away on the motorway. In the past, this would have been a daunting task, but today, she faces it with calm assurance. Molly is confident that she can handle it—and I have no doubt that she will.

Here’s what Molly had to say about her experience:

"I’ve had an incredible experience with Lesley. After a couple of traumatic experiences whilst driving, I’d gone from an extremely confident driver who loved a road trip, to experiencing terrifying panic attacks even on short drives or in a passenger seat. Over 6 sessions I’m now able to confidently drive longer distances again, and I have my freedom back! The sessions were so relaxing and all of the little extras Lesley provides during the sessions alongside your hypnotherapy have made a huge impact too. I can’t recommend enough!"

The Power of Hypnotherapy for Driving Anxiety

Molly’s journey is a powerful reminder of how hypnotherapy can help individuals regain control over their fears and take back their freedom. By addressing the root causes of anxiety and working with the unconscious mind, we can transform deep-seated fears into newfound confidence.

If you’re struggling with driving anxiety or any form of phobia, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to overcome your fears and get you back on the road to freedom.

If you or someone you know is struggling with driving and has anxious thoughts when either thinking about it or whilst drving, contact me for a FREE no obligation call for you to let me know how drivng affects you and in a few sessions you could be driving again with the confidence that was always within you.

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Lesley Ford 

01 June 2025