Anthony Horsburgh , BACP

Anthony Horsburgh is a UK-based therapist with eight years of professional experience and a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and a range of other concerns including parenting, career pressures, and compassion fatigue. Anthony emphasises that each person is the expert in their own life and seeks to help clients draw on their existing strengths to address what feels challenging.

His practice also supports those dealing with attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and control issues, dissociation, domestic violence, and questions around gender identity and sexual orientation. Anthony recognises that beginning therapy can be a vulnerable step and welcomes those who are taking that first move toward change. He aims to create a supportive, respectful space where practical strategies and personal insight work together to promote progress and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Anthony draws on client-centered therapy to place the person at the heart of the work, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of sessions. This approach supports people who need empathy, acceptance, and space to explore their own goals.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and other common difficulties. CBT is often brief and focused on measurable changes in thinking and action.

For those affected by trauma, Trauma-Focused Therapy offers ways to address traumatic memories and their impact, using methods aimed at reducing distress and improving day-to-day functioning. The choice of approach depends on the issue and the person’s readiness to engage with different methods. Anthony collaborates with each client to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for arranging appointments around work, family, and other commitments. These options make therapy more accessible for people who cannot attend in person, allowing ongoing support in a format that suits each individual’s life and communication style.