- Client-centred approach
- Practical coping skills
- Support for relationships
About Carey
Carey Buchanan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and grief. Carey aims to make it easier to understand feelings and behaviour so practical steps can follow.
With 17 years of experience in the United Kingdom, Carey has worked in NHS child and adolescent mental health services and in social care. She has also provided therapy in private practice, which has included work with individuals, couples and children in past roles. Her background spans face-to-face and online work, giving her a broad view of different ways people access support.
Carey uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the focus on the person’s experience and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people act in line with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when they match a person’s goals and needs.
People come to Carey for many reasons, including parenting strain, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, intimacy questions, sleeping problems and career stress. She also supports work on family of origin issues, attachment concerns and codependency. Carey listens first and helps clients identify small changes that can make daily life easier.
Her practice keeps professional standards up to date through ongoing development. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How Carey’s approaches can work online
Carey blends Client-Centred Therapy with acceptance-based and attachment-informed ideas to shape online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the person’s lead so sessions feel driven by what matters most to the client. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small, values-based actions that build a meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current trust and intimacy. These approaches are offered in plain language and aimed at practical change.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that match those aims. Plans can adapt over time as priorities change and new issues come up.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online work to reach people who would otherwise find it hard to attend in person.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Carey help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Other areas include grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and sleeping problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Carey uses a person-focused approach alongside therapies such as ACT, CBT and DBT. Sessions aim to be collaborative and centred on the client’s priorities.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Carey has 17 years of therapeutic experience, including work in NHS CAMHS, UK social care and private practice. She has provided both in-person and online therapy.
Where is Carey based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Carey?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.