Couldn't you just ....

Break a window or open the door if there's a gas leak? :/

Also, while Morgan Freeman has a soothing voice, and appeared to maintain a calm presence in the movie, sexual assault victims are not generally going to respond well to a large male immediately after being raped or traumatized by a man. Especially one that insists on touching them in the face/head. Seriously wouldn't work out that way for the most part - I say this as someone who has been victimized and also volunteered for a couple years with a rape crisis center.

Those were the most egregious issues, in my opinion.

They're coming to get you, Barbara!