i'm new to hobbying and looking for a companion that would make a nervous guy relaxed.  any recommendations for a provider in west central nh?

I suggest that you post this inquiry on either the Boston and/or New England Regional Boards for a better shot at getting some information.

Also, since you say you are new to this hobby, I suggest that you read the Self Help Manual on the top of this board as well as monitor the Newbie Board for good advice.

Great advice to read the Newbie Board frontwards/backwards as it was a great help to me. You will be nervous but enjoy that too. I used (and still do) an independent lady who had lots of reviews here on TER. I told her I was new (she being my first) and was honest. She let me see her although I had no references except my personal info. Not only did she make my first encounter relaxed, easy but lots and lots of fun. Good luck!!

Definitely check out the Boston board and do a search for NH.  There seem to plenty of posters from Manchester and other areas up there.  I lurk on that board quite a bit and they are very nice!