Anthony Horsburgh, BACP

Anthony Horsburgh is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts and the effects of trauma and abuse. He works from the view that each person knows their own life best and already has strengths to draw on. He aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.

He uses a straightforward style in sessions, listening closely and helping clients notice thoughts and everyday habits that keep problems going. He uses client-centred ways of working to follow what matters most to the person in front of him. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, practical steps.

Anthony has eight years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background shapes how he balances emotional support with practical tools for change. He explains ideas in plain language and focuses on things people can try between sessions.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including depression, addictions, grief, sleeping problems and parenting strain. He also works with issues such as attachment difficulties, body image, communication problems, and gender dysphoria. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

If you decide to contact him you will complete a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions to suit your schedule. He does not accept international clients at this time.

How therapy approaches guide online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on hearing the person's experience and following what matters most to them. In practice this means sessions start with the client’s priorities and the counsellor reflects back what they hear to help people find their own solutions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot thought patterns and everyday habits that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and short experiments to change thinking and behaviour, which can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose which approaches to use, based on the client’s goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and needs change.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around life and work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a busy day. It can also make accessing a counsellor simpler for people who prefer not to travel. Ask about the available session types when you arrange your first appointment.