“Before I couldn’t swim in the sea or any water actually that wasn’t a swimming pool. The fish used to freak me out. James was brilliant, put me at ease and made me feel comfortable. He helped me rationalise my fear and learn how to cope when it may get a bit much. I have ventured into the water since and before I would have been constantly looking for fish without even dipping my toe in, this time I actually paddled and never gave the fish a thought. This years holiday will be my next test but I am sure it will be fine and if I waver then I have a coping strategy James taught me”