Patient · Calm · Structured
Pass with someone who actually listens.
Hi, I'm Natalia — a patient, calm manual driving instructor with Cowley's. I specialise in supporting neurodiverse learners, mature learners (40+), and Deaf pupils (BSL Level 2). Torquay, Paignton and Kingskerswell — evenings and weekends available.
✨ Nervous about starting? Try a 1-hour tester lesson — no commitment, no pressure.
Manual lessons · DVSA Approved ADI
DVSA Approved
Fully qualified ADI
Flexible hours
Evenings & weekends available
Areas covered
Torquay · Paignton · Kingskerswell
Award-winning school
Regional School of the Year 2025 & 2026
About Natalia
In Natalia's own words
Learning to drive can be nerve-wracking. My job is to take the pressure off so you can actually focus on what we're doing in front of you. I'll meet you where you are — whether that's brand-new behind the wheel or coming back after a break — and we'll build up at a pace that makes sense for you.
Lessons are manual, properly structured around the DVSA syllabus, and tailored to you. I'll always explain the why, not just the what — so you leave the test with skills you'll keep using long after you pass.
- ✓Mature learners (40+) very welcome — no judgement, different pace
- ✓1-hour tester lesson — try a single hour first, no block-booking
- ✓Neurodiverse-friendly: ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia
- ✓British Sign Language — Level 2 in progress
- ✓Patient and calm by nature — I won't shout, I won't rush you
- ✓Evenings & weekends — around college, work or shifts
Why pupils stick with Natalia
Lessons designed to build confidence, not just tick boxes. Pupils tell me they actually look forward to coming out each week.
5.0★
Pupil reviews
1 hr
Tester lesson
40+
Mature learners welcome
7 days
Including evenings
Where Natalia teaches
Torquay
Town-centre traffic, hill starts and the test routes around Torquay.
Paignton
Seafront roads, residential estates and the busier ring-road junctions.
Kingskerswell
Country lanes, dual-carriageway practice and approaches to the A380.
Real reviews from Natalia's pupils
“I passed in November with Natalia with one minor fault after starting lessons in May. Our lessons were something I looked forward to every week as she was super patient, kind and accommodating. If you want to pass with confidence and truly feel safe on the roads I recommend Natalia 100%!”
“Natalia was such an amazing teacher, was very patient. Helped me understand and supported me in such amazing ways. Always found room for me in her schedule. Thank you Natalia and thank you Cowleys ❤️🚗”
“An amazing school of Motoring. I had an amazing experience learning to drive from Natalia Palmer. The whole team is great. I will recommend Cowleys anyday anytime.”
🏆 Regional Driving School of the Year — 2025 & 2026 (back-to-back)
You're not just learning with Natalia — you're learning with an award-winning school.
Free pupil app
Track your progress, see your goals for next lesson, and manage lessons and payments — all from your phone.
Online training videos
Bite-sized video lessons covering manoeuvres, junctions and theory topics — watch them in your own time.
Beyond the test
Motorway sessions and refresher work for after you've passed — Cowley's is with you for the journey, not just the test.
Drop Natalia a message
Tell us a bit about you — and mention you'd like to learn with Natalia so we can match you up. We'll come back to you personally, usually the same day.
Ready to learn with Natalia?
Send an enquiry above or get in touch — mention Natalia and we'll sort the rest.