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Otis Carey, BACP

Otis Carey is a counsellor in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Otis

Otis Carey is a counsellor in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. He also supports those dealing with anger, depression, grief and difficulties sleeping. He names trauma and abuse among his areas of focus and works with people navigating major life changes and parenting challenges.

Otis holds BACP accreditation and brings 12 years of post-qualification experience. Otis keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He treats each person as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Conversations centre on clear goals and small steps that fit into everyday life. He aims to make the work feel manageable rather than overwhelming. In the room he listens for patterns that keep problems cycling and offers tools to change them.

That can mean learning ways to reduce stress, managing strong emotions, or finding healthier relationship habits. He also supports people coping with complex histories such as trauma, abandonment or dissociation, using methods backed by evidence. Otis has worked across multiple settings during his 12 years, developing practical experience with a wide range of difficulties from mood disorders to behavioural concerns.

His BACP credential signifies professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted here as the listed qualification. People who choose to work with him typically begin by identifying one or two immediate goals. From there they build a plan that suits their life and schedule.

The work moves at a pace the client feels comfortable with, and sessions aim to leave people with clearer ways of coping between meetings.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	160522	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Otis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Anger management
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Otis draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and then practise new, healthier responses. This can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship problems by offering concrete skills to use day to day. Another approach addresses trauma and emotional overwhelm through paced work that helps people tolerate strong feelings and make sense of painful experiences without being pushed too fast.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to understand goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose methods that suit the person's needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial expression and hold deeper conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between meetings or to use a brief, written session when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy more accessible across different schedules and situations.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Otis help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, anger, depression, grief and sleeping issues, and lists trauma and abuse among his focus areas.

What is his therapeutic style?

Otis uses a practical, strengths-based style that sets clear goals and small steps. He treats clients as experts in their own lives and focuses on tools that can be used between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years of post-qualification experience working in a range of clinical settings with mood, behavioural and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

Otis is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

He works online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.