Anthony Smailes

I offer regular weekly sessions online or by telephone, with flexible appointment times to suit different needs. Sessions are available during the day as well as in the early morning or evening, including outside traditional working hours where possible. Please get in touch to discuss current availability or to arrange a free 20 minute consultation. 

Hi, my name is Anthony and I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor. I offer online and telephone sessions and a confidential and compassionate space to explore your feelings and be heard. I support people of all ages and backgrounds. I offer individual therapy tailored to your unique needs and circumstances, with a deep respect for your personal story. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and compassionate.

Our sessions take place in a confidential, non-judgmental space, where you are free to speak openly and honestly at your own pace. Together, we can begin to explore the patterns, relationships, and life experiences that may be influencing your present difficulties — and begin the process of moving toward greater emotional clarity, resilience, and self-acceptance.

Therapy with me is a collaborative and relational process. Drawing on a psychodynamic approach, we’ll explore the deeper emotional patterns, unconscious processes, and past experiences that may be shaping how you see yourself and relate to others today. Over time, this work can support greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a stronger sense of inner clarity and confidence.

I’m especially attuned to the unique pressures faced by individuals from whether related to race, culture, gender identity, sexuality, disability, class, or other aspects of identity. These lived experiences can often lead to feelings of isolation, invisibility, or not quite belonging, and I strive to offer a space where all parts of you are welcome and held with care.

I offer weekly sessions online or via telephone, with some flexibility to accommodate early morning or evening appointments if needed. I’m a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Â鶹ԭ´´), and I work in accordance with their ethical framework, which means I am committed to professional integrity, respect, and confidentiality at all times.

In the first session, we’ll talk about your hopes for therapy, any particular goals you might have, and how you experience yourself in the world. You’re free to share as much or as little as feels right. There’s no expectation to have it all figured out — many people come to therapy unsure of where to begin, and that’s perfectly okay.

To help you decide whether working together feels like a good fit, I offer a free 20-minute consultation — either online or by telephone. This gives you a chance to get a sense of me, ask questions, and begin to reflect on what you’re looking for in therapy. If, after that, you feel ready to book an initial session, we can arrange a time that suits you. We'll also cover some of the practicalities that support a safe therapeutic space: confidentiality, session frequency, cancellations, and how I hold the therapeutic frame. I’ll explain how I work and answer any questions you may have about the process.