Abigail faced overwhelming anxiety upon starting university to study English Literature. Struggling to cope, she dropped out and turned to DurhamWorks for support.
Abigail leaned heavily on her mum, disliked phone calls, and found using public transport too difficult, hindering her independence and career prospects.
DurhamWorks helped Abigail gradually tackle her fears, including navigating public transport and attending sessions by herself.
With support, Abigail gained confidence, and landed a job in a bookshop. She’s now on track to pursue her dream of becoming an author.
“I thought it’d be like school, but it’s nothing like that. Your worker is more like a friend who wants to see you do well and be happy.”.