benefits of seeing your dissertation tutor

As I'm sure I have already mentioned, it can be a rather lonely process doing your Masters degree dissertation by distance learning. It is also hard to keep up momentum sometimes, so I found it really beneficial going to see my tutor last week.
We discussed my dissertation in general and talked through a particular issue that I have at the moment. I came out of our meeting feeling confident and in full control of my dissertation again, with a good plan of action.
Thank you!