- Experienced counsellor
- Relationship focus
- Practical coping skills
About Carey
Carey Buchanan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings 17 years of therapeutic experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Carey aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them and make practical changes.
Carey uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She adapts these approaches to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. That might mean learning ways to manage difficult thoughts, rebuilding trust after attachment wounds, or practising new communication habits.
Her background includes work in NHS CAMHS and in social care, alongside private practice. That mix informs how she supports people dealing with grief, trauma and compassion fatigue as well as ongoing issues like sleep problems, chronic illness and codependency. Carey also helps parents facing stress related to caregiving.
Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on practical steps they can try between meetings. Carey encourages learning new coping skills and noticing patterns that keep problems going. She works at a gentle pace and reviews progress together.
Care is taken to keep professional development up to date, with ongoing learning in therapeutic methods. Anyone interested in starting is invited to follow the site’s booking flow to match with Carey and arrange an initial session.
How Carey’s approaches translate to online counselling
Carey draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps. ACT often focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that reflect personal priorities rather than trying to eliminate thoughts. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationships shape current connections and emotions, and to practise ways of building more secure interaction patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carey will talk through your goals and preferences, and together you will decide which methods to try. She adapts techniques as you go, checking in about what helps and what feels less useful so sessions stay practical and person-centred.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking. The main practical benefits of online arrangements include easier fitting of sessions around work or family life, fewer travel demands, and more flexibility for short check-ins. Some formats can be better for quieter conversations while others may suit fuller therapy sessions, so discuss what will fit your routine when you book.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Carey help with?
Carey works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. She also supports people with grief, trauma, sleep problems and codependency concerns.
What is Carey’s style in sessions?
She uses a warm, non-judgemental approach and keeps things practical. Sessions often combine talking, skill-building and simple exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does Carey have?
Carey has 17 years of therapeutic experience including work in NHS CAMHS, social care and private practice. That range informs how she supports different life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Carey?
Carey does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Carey?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.