Anxiety can appear as racing thoughts, physical tension, poor sleep, irritability or a sense that something is about to go wrong. Sometimes other people see competence while you feel close to being overwhelmed.

We can gently explore what your anxiety may be protecting you from, what keeps it going and what you need, rather than simply how to suppress it.

I’m Tim Dodgson, a qualified person-centred counsellor and BACP Registered Member. In our sessions, you choose what feels important to talk about. You might want to explore a particular worry, the pressure to keep going, or how anxiety affects your relationships and everyday life.

My role is to listen carefully and work alongside you, without judgement or pressure to reach a particular answer. You do not need to arrive with a clear explanation of why you feel anxious. We can begin with what life feels like for you now and take things at your pace.

Read more about person-centred counselling and my qualifications and approach.

I offer counselling for adults aged 18 and over on Thursdays, 9am–5pm. Each individual session lasts 50 minutes and costs £50.

Face-to-face sessions take place at Cameron House, White Cross Business Park, South Road, Lancaster LA1 4XQ. The estate is accessible from South Road and Quarry Road; reception is at the South Road entrance. See counselling in Lancaster for parking and access information.

If you prefer to meet from home, online counselling is also available on Thursdays. You can read the session and fee details before deciding whether to get in touch.

A short enquiry is enough to begin. You can ask a question or discuss a first appointment without sharing your full story. If it would help, you can choose a free introductory telephone call of up to 20 minutes; it is optional.