Anthony ‘s introduction video.
Dr Anthony Furlong
Integrative Counsellor
Pronouns: He/Him
I work integratively, which essentially means that I'm trained to use different approaches and tools based on you and your needs. This brings flexibility to our online therapy sessions.
I am trained to work in a variety of ways and across different areas, including anxiety, depression, attachment styles, sexual health, addiction, body image, relationships.
Above all my approach to therapy is collaborative. Together we create therapy and a therapeutic relationship that works for you to heal and become the version of yourself you want to be.
One-to-one therapy will help you better understand yourself and your relationships with others and feel more in control of your life and connected to yourself and those around you.
Anthony specialises in the treatment of;
Anxiety - Stress
Anxiety - Generalised (GAD)
Anxiety - Health
Panic / Panic Attacks
Anxiety - Performance
Depression - Low Mood
Emotional Regulation
LGBTQI+ Related Issues
Low Self-Esteem
Relationship - Communication difficulties
Relationship - Doubt in relationship
Relationship - Infidelity, affairs & betrayals
Relationship - Intimacy
Career Coaching
Work - Stress
HIV
Sexual relationships
Chemsex - use of drugs in a sexual context
LGBTQI+ Competency
For 10 years I worked as a mental health and HIV manager for METRO Charity, one of the UK's largest organisations working with LGBTQI+ communities, and worked with intersecting LGBTQI+ and migrant communities and people living with HIV.
My MSc and PhD were in the fields of gender and sexuality at Edinburgh University. I have previously worked on an LGBTQI+ migrant communities research project for MBARC, London, and as a researcher at the Equalities Network LGBTQI+ umbrella organisation in Edinburgh.
Anthony is also experienced in the treatment of;
Addictions - Substance
Addictions - Pornography / Sex
Anger
Anxiety - Separation
Anxiety - Fears of abandonment
Anxiety - Social
Anxiety - Phobias
Body Image Problems
Depression - Major
Family Issues - Adoption
Family Issues - Blended families
Family Issues - Conflict
Gender Identity Issues
Grief / Bereavement / Loss
Hoarding
Infertility
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Pain management
Parenting Issues
Perfectionism
Health conditions - Acute / Long Term
Relationship - Attachment issues
Relationship - Codependency
Relationship - Separation & Divorce
Sexual dysfunction
Skin/Hair picking (tricotillomania / dermatillomania)
Sleep - Problems
Sleep - Insomnia
Work - General
Work - Bullying
Work - Redundancy
Therapies Anthony can offer:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Coaching (Career / Life)
Integrative Therapy
Mindfulness
Person-centred therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Gestallt
Existential
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Interpersonal therapy
Schema
Anthony Works with:
All adults, across the whole age range from 18 years +
Anthony Training, qualifications & experience.
PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapy
PhD Gender and Sexuality -Human Geography
MSc Gender and Sexuality - Human Geography
MA Human Geography MBACP
Art Therapy Online Couse - 2022
Gender and Sexuality training courses at METRO Charity - 2011-2021
Motivational Interviewing and Behavioural Change - GMI Partnership - 2012
Languages spoken fluently include:
English, Portuguese and Spanish
What is a Cousellor?
A Counsellor is a trained professional who provides a safe, confidential space for individuals to discuss their thoughts and feelings. They actively listen, offer empathy and guidance, and create a supportive environment. Counsellors specialise in various areas, prioritise the client's well-being, and promote mental and emotional health. They undergo education and training, focusing on holistic well-being and client-centered approaches.