Episode 6098 (22nd August 2005)

Plot
Shelley is shocked to hear that Charlie has arranged for a therapist to visit her today. Shelley overhears Charlie warn Zack, the therapist, that he's dealing with a seriously disturbed person. Charlie is reluctant to leave Shelley alonewith Zack, and worries that she will be talking about him. Shelley admits to Zack that she's frightened of people and has completely lost all confidence.

Shelley is hopeful that Zack's treatment will work. He's going to set her simple tasks and use relaxation techniques. Charlie corners Zack, demanding to know what Shelley has been saying about him.

After a dismal effort by Eileen, Sean chats up Phil on her behalf. Gail watches the proceedings from her window. Sean has booked Phil to do his feet tomorrow, but plans to make himself scarce, leaving Phil alone with Eileen. Eileen agrees to go along with it. Claiming that Phil's "affair" with Eileen is unethical (she's his patient), Gail makes a complaint to Donald, the Practice Manager. He says there's no case to answer.

Meanwhie, Norris pretends to be looking for another job. Rita's not fooled. She calls Norris's bluff and mentions advertising for his successor.

Mike unnerves Jamie by lecturing him on the importance of families. Candice gives Adam a hard time whilst she's giving him a pre-driving test haircut.

Regular cast

 * Shelley Unwin - Sally Lindsay
 * Charlie Stubbs - Bill Ward
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
 * Violet Wilson - Jenny Platt
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Phil Nail - Clive Russell
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
 * Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
 * Penny King - Pauline Fleming
 * Jamie Baldwin - Rupert Hill
 * Adam Barlow - Sam Robertson
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Keith Appleyard - Ian Redford
 * Betty Williams - Betty Driver
 * Candice Stowe - Nikki Sanderson

Guest cast

 * Zack - Ralph Ineson
 * Donald - Keith Ladd