David,
It's probably also fair so say, that as you get more experience, you'll find these little things less of an issue to deal with.
For example, remember when you first learnt to drive? Driving a different car from the one you learnt in was a major hurdle, as everything felt different.
After you've been driving for a bit, you can jump in and out of different rental cars, barely noticing the difference.
Flying can be similar. After getting your PPL, being asked to make a slight adjustment to how you do things can be a major hurdle, but when you get some more experience, and get much more comfortable with everything, these changes come much easier
Don't get too fustrated by this.
My honest advice would be to try and pair up with another PPL in your club, and start to fly together, a bit further away than you are used to. One fly each direction. It will help build up your experience and confidence much quicker, than being able to rent from another location
It will also help you feel less 'on your own' as a new PPL can often feel, surrounded by more experienced pilots.
dp