Nana-Anua Smith

I will have spaces for online counselling starting in January 2026. Please contact me for a free initial chat to discuss times and days.

I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor working with adults in person and online.

Psychodynamic counselling is a form of talking therapy that helps to understand how past experiences, and unconscious patterns, might be influencing present feelings and behaviors. It's based on the idea that our early relationships and life events can shape who we are today, and sometimes, they can lead to difficulties like anxiety, depression, or relationship problems.

With that in mind, I create a safe and welcoming space where you can feel heard and be yourself without judgement. I specialize in working with people who are navigating feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as those struggling with relationship difficulties, whether romantic, family or friends. These struggles can have a huge impact on life. Having a space to understand what is happening can be beneficial.

My online practice allows you to have counselling from the comfort of home. This is a great alternative for those who can't travel to my practice in Bath.  

I offer up to four initial sessions. This gives us the opportunity to explore what has brought you to counselling and whether psychodynamic counselling is the best approach for you. These sessions are at a reduced rate.

I have availability for in person counselling, in Bath, Tuesday evenings from 18.00 and Wednesday afternoons from 13.30 (stating Jan 2026).

I am available immediately for a free chat about starting counselling in January.  Please contact me to arrange a time. 

I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor working with adults in central Bath.

Psychodynamic counselling is a form of talking therapy that helps to understand how past experiences, and unconscious patterns, might be influencing present feelings and behaviors. It's based on the idea that our early relationships and life events can shape who we are today, and sometimes, they can lead to difficulties like anxiety, depression, or relationship problems.  

With that in mind, I create a safe and welcoming space where you can feel heard and be yourself without judgement. I specialize in working with people who are navigating feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as those struggling with relationship difficulties, whether romantic, family or friends. These struggles can have a huge impact on life. 

I am also experienced in exploring issues of race and identity and the impact these topics can have on daily life.  Having a space to understand what is happening can be beneficial.  I am neurodivergent friendly, working with people pre and post diagnosis and also those not seeking a diagnosis.   

I offer a friendly, nonjudgmental space to explorer anything you feel is troubling you.  Session are open ended and therefore they are there for as long as you need them.  Every session is 50 minutes long and is at the same time, and day, each week.  

I offer up to four initial sessions (we may not need four).  This gives us the opportunity to see whether we are a good fit for working together and also whether the psychodynamic approach is the best for you.  In these initial sessions I may ask some questions and also take notes.  We will briefly talk about what has brought you to counselling, your early life, first memories and relationships for example.  You may be asked to fill out a short form about your general mental wellbeing.  

I will have limited spaces for online counselling starting in January 2026.  Please contact me for a free initial chat to discuss times and days.

I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor working with adults in person and online.

Psychodynamic counselling is a form of talking therapy that helps to understand how past experiences, and unconscious patterns, might be influencing present feelings and behaviors. It's based on the idea that our early relationships and life events can shape who we are today, and sometimes, they can lead to difficulties like anxiety, depression, or relationship problems.

With that in mind, I create a safe and welcoming space where you can feel heard and be yourself without judgement. I specialize in working with people who are navigating feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as those struggling with relationship difficulties, whether romantic, family or friends. 

I also work with people navigating issues of race and identity.  These struggles can have a huge impact on life. Having a space to understand what is happening can be beneficial.

My online practice allows you to have counselling from the comfort of home.  This is a great alternative for those who can't travel to my practice in Bath.  

I offer up to four initial sessions.  This gives us the opportunity to explore what has brought you to counselling and whether psychodynamic counselling is the best approach for you.  These sessions are at a reduced rate.