Anthony Horsburgh , BACP

Anthony Horsburgh is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. He has eight years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. He also supports clients dealing with relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleeping problems, addiction concerns and LGBT-related issues.

Anthony works from the belief that each person knows their own life best. He uses that knowledge as a starting point and builds on individual strengths. He speaks plainly and aims to make sessions straightforward and practical rather than full of jargon.

In session he draws on client-centred ways of working, cognitive behavioural ideas and solution-focused strategies. This means he listens closely, helps people notice patterns that get in the way, and tests small steps that can shift things forward. When trauma is present he uses trauma-focused methods tailored to the person’s pace and readiness.

Clients can expect calm, steady support that stays focused on clear goals. Anthony often helps with attachment matters, communication problems, body image concerns and issues around gender dysphoria and identity. He also works with people facing divorce, domestic violence histories, addiction, or feelings of isolation.

Sessions are delivered in English and take place online. The counselling subscription can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and book a session according to availability.

How Anthony’s approaches work online

Anthony uses client-centred work to make sessions feel collaborative and respectful. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and following the person’s priorities, which helps with issues like identity, grief and relationship concerns.

He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to notice unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and to try small experiments that can change mood and routine. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties.

Finding the best approach is part of the process and will be decided together. Anthony will ask about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend ways of working that suit those needs. The plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit a break at work, and messaging or live chat can be shorter check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life.