- Collaborative counselling
- Creative approach
- BACP registered
About Anthony
Anthony Welsh offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or major life changes. He aims to help people regain a sense of control over their mental health. Sessions are non-judgemental and practical, and he is happy to use creative ideas when that helps someone open up.
He commonly works with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addictions, grief and challenges around intimacy and relationships. He also supports people facing chronic pain, long-term illness and caregiver strain. Anthony lists ADHD, parenting strain and compassion fatigue among his focus areas.
His approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. He listens first, then offers ways to make small changes that add up. Techniques are drawn from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and narrative work, along with attachment-focused thinking and person-centred listening.
Anthony trained at the University of Essex and holds a BA (Hons) in Humanities and Philosophy from Birkbeck, University of London. He is BACP-registered which signals adherence to a professional body and its standards.
Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking, and can begin by using the site Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange an initial appointment according to the therapist's schedule.
He commonly works with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addictions, grief and challenges around intimacy and relationships. He also supports people facing chronic pain, long-term illness and caregiver strain. Anthony lists ADHD, parenting strain and compassion fatigue among his focus areas.
His approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. He listens first, then offers ways to make small changes that add up. Techniques are drawn from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and narrative work, along with attachment-focused thinking and person-centred listening.
Anthony trained at the University of Essex and holds a BA (Hons) in Humanities and Philosophy from Birkbeck, University of London. He is BACP-registered which signals adherence to a professional body and its standards.
Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking, and can begin by using the site Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange an initial appointment according to the therapist's schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyNarrative Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches to use online and in conversation
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with health conditions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current reactions; this can help with intimacy issues, communication problems and attachment difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving a warm, non-directive space where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor reflects and supports their choices.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor talks with each person about goals and preferences and adapts methods together. That collaborative stance means approaches can be blended to suit stress, grief, long-term illness or relationship concerns.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, for example by reducing travel time, making check-ins during a lunch break possible, or using shorter calls for brief support. It also lets people use visual materials or creative prompts during sessions, which can be helpful for narrative and creative elements of the work.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Anthony helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related issues, plus long-term illness, chronic pain and caregiver stress.
What is the general style of therapy offered?
His style is client-centred and collaborative, focusing on listening, practical steps and occasional creative exercises to help people express difficult feelings.
What background and experience does he have?
He has five years' experience working with a range of mental health concerns and draws on creative ideas to support conversation and change.
What credentials and region are listed?
He trained at the University of Essex, holds a BA (Hons) from Birkbeck, University of London and is BACP registered in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first appointment according to the therapist's availability.