Anthony Horsburgh, BACP

Anthony Horsburgh is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He supports those dealing with relationship strain, family problems, addiction and grief. He also works with people navigating identity issues including LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns.

Anthony believes each person knows their own experience best. He centres sessions on what clients bring and looks for existing strengths to build on. The first step is often simply talking through what matters most and agreeing clear, doable goals.

Over eight years of work has seen him use several practical methods. He draws on client-centred listening to make space for the person in front of him. Cognitive behavioural techniques help map thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Solution-focused ideas are used to spot small changes that lead to visible relief.

Anthony aims for short, practical steps alongside deeper trauma work when needed. He explains options in plain language and checks in about progress regularly. His BACP registration is noted as part of his background.

People who choose him can expect straightforward sessions that focus on daily life and problem solving. He encourages people to set the pace, raise concerns about approach, and change direction when something isn’t helping. Starting therapy is framed as a shared process rather than a one-way prescription.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Anthony uses client-centred work to focus on the person and their priorities. This approach means sessions begin by listening and following what the client says matters most, which suits issues like relationship strain, identity concerns and family conflict.

He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT is practical and can help with anxiety, low mood, sleeping problems and addictive behaviours by teaching simple skills to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. He will talk with clients about their goals and try a few ways of working to see what fits. That collaborative process helps shape whether more practical techniques or deeper trauma-focused work is used.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy around work, childcare or travel, and for keeping appointments when life is busy. When considering online work think about which setup suits you best - for example a shorter check-in by phone can be easier during a work break, while video lets you use visual cues and longer sessions can allow deeper reflection. Registered or accredited professionals can explain format options and help match them to your needs during the first appointment.