Boruch Hashem, I am SO, SO happy to hear that!!!! Please keep us updated and let us know how it goes.
In a way, it might be good that it’s your mother’s friend. I sometimes look back and wish that I had spoken to one of my mother’s friends about things that were happening at home. I feel like it could have been very helpful. It’s unfortunate that it never occurred to me to speak to anyone about stuff.
If it doesn’t work out with her, you can always ask your parents if you can go to someone else instead. But I think you should give her a try first and really put an effort into trying to make it work.
Hatzlacha!!! Keep us posted.