Counsellor profile
Anthony Horsburgh, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Anthony
Counsellor Anthony Horsburgh is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are having problems with stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, depression and addictions. He also lists support for LGBT concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting and career questions.
Anthony says clients are the experts on their own experience. He aims to listen first, and to help people notice the strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways to handle day-to-day problems. Notes and goals are discussed together so the work stays relevant.
His approach draws on client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused work. That combination is used to address how thoughts, choices and actions affect mood and relationships. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events continue to cause distress and need careful attention.
Anthony has experience with additional issues such as attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, communication and control problems, dissociation and divorce. He also lists domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, infidelity and loneliness among his focus areas.
Sessions are conducted in English and he is based in the United Kingdom. He does not accept international clients. To start, users follow the site process to match and book an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Anthony draws on client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy as part of his practice. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, building understanding and following what the client brings. It helps when someone needs space to talk things through and to make sense of their feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers concrete techniques to change patterns that make problems worse.Choosing the right approach is something to do together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. That conversation helps decide whether to emphasise thinking skills, practical short-term solutions or careful trauma-focused work.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally use these practical benefits to help sessions fit around work, family and other commitments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression and addictions. He also lists grief, sleep, parenting, career and LGBT concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and treats the client as the expert on their experience. He uses practical steps and shared goals to make the work relevant.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional work experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and starting handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
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