Counsellor profile
Otis Carey, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 12 years of experience
Experienced counsellor for emotional and relationship concerns
Continue with OtisAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (160522)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Otis supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and anger
- Family and grief
About Otis
BACP. 12 years of experience. Otis Carey works in the United Kingdom and offers counselling in English. He specialises in stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem and bipolar-related issues. He also focuses on abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant and dependent personality traits, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, and other overlapping concerns.
Otis describes the client as the expert in their own story and builds on people’s existing strengths. He uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns and practical steps a person can try between sessions. The emphasis is on clear, manageable actions rather than jargon or lengthy theory. Sessions are aimed at helping people understand what keeps a problem going and testing small changes that can make daily life easier.
Over 12 years of practice have included working with people facing sudden life change and complex emotional responses. He supports people dealing with grief, trauma reactions and difficulties that come from long-term stress. He also works with those who are trying to reduce harmful behaviours linked to addiction and with people wanting to improve communication and boundaries in important relationships.
Otis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure work and to track progress. He encourages practical coping strategies for sleep, low mood and anger, alongside reflection on patterns that affect relationships. His approach is collaborative and goal-focused, with attention to what will fit into everyday life.
To start, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and arrange a first session. The counselling model he follows aims to be direct and practical while recognising the emotional impact of major life events.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Many of the methods he uses are evidence-based and focus on changing patterns that maintain distress. One common technique involves identifying and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and improve sleep; this helps people build confidence through practical steps. Another approach targets addictive or harmful behaviours by breaking them into triggers, responses and consequences so that alternative responses can be practised and reinforced.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor discusses goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then suggests techniques to try. Clients and the counsellor review progress and adjust methods to match changing needs and priorities.
Confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel, and it can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also removes the need to travel to appointments, which many people find helpful when planning regular sessions. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, often use these options to make therapy more practical for everyday life.
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Also works with
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem and bipolar-related matters.
What is his counselling style?
His style is practical and collaborative, building on the client’s strengths and focusing on clear steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Is he registered with a professional body?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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