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Carey Buchanan, BACP

Carey Buchanan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 17 years of experience.

Stress, Anxiety
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About Carey

Carey Buchanan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 17 years of experience. She offers straightforward, calm support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. Carey listens without judgement and helps people talk through what matters most to them.

Her practice draws on several approaches so she can adapt to each person’s needs. Carey uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns.

Background and approach

She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values even when feelings are hard. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how past relationships affect current ones. Carey works with issues such as grief, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.

She also helps with parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness and problems with self-esteem. Sessions can address practical things like sleep, communication and coping with life changes. She supports people through separation, codependency and family of origin issues as well.

Carey aims to help people notice small changes that make daily life easier. Carey practises in the United Kingdom and offers online and phone sessions alongside live chat and text-based messaging. She keeps her approach flexible so people can find what fits them best and make steady progress over time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	338178	May 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

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Ways of working Carey names

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How Carey’s approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then focus on small steps that match their values. This approach can help with anxiety, depression and major life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present patterns and helps people improve connection and trust in current relationships. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions, with the counsellor offering non-judgemental listening and reflection so people can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carey will explore goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then agree a flexible plan together. This collaborative way makes it easier to try methods and adjust them as needed.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer typing or need brief ongoing support between sessions. These options increase flexibility and help therapy fit around work, parenting and daily life commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Carey help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Other areas include grief, trauma, parenting strain and self-esteem.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Carey combines practical techniques with a warm, listening approach. She adapts methods so sessions focus on what the person needs right now.

What is her background and experience?

Carey has 17 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings. That includes work in social care, NHS youth mental health teams and independent practice.

What professional credentials and region are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Carey provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options let people choose shorter check-ins or fuller video sessions.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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