A MOTHER whose daughter died after a head-on collision near Tamworth in 2003 will be among the guest speakers at a free course for women who are physically or emotionally isolated.

Therese Cook said the five-week program at Caringbah Women's Health Information Centre was designed to give participants the confidence and skills necessary to reconnect with the community.

Mrs Cook's daughter Nicole was 11 when she died after a couple collided with her parents' car during a family holiday. Mrs Cook subsequently developed agoraphobia - a fear of the outdoors - and said she could identify with people who felt isolated.

"I can really help motivate and inspire the ladies who are suffering from fear, the feeling of being isolated and lack of support," she said.

The course starts on Tuesday, November 6, and is being run by counsellor Toni Langford.

Ms Langford said the course was designed to boost women's confidence following such experiences as children leaving home, divorce, death of a spouse, mental illness, disability and unemployment.

"It's about being seen and heard and valued in a really safe environment," Ms Langford said.

"They might be telling their family they are alone but the family might not be hearing it."

Other guest speakers will be hypnotherapist Paul Barnat and seniors' walking group leader Lyn Pereira.

Places are limited. Bookings: 95252058; course content: 0414718338.