Otis Carey, BACP
Otis Carey helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, anger and depression.
About Otis
Otis Carey helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, anger and depression. He supports those facing trauma, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting strain and challenges to self-esteem. He also works with people managing bipolar symptoms and major life changes.
Otis uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to help clients make small, steady changes. Otis has 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and lists membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Background and approach
He sees each person as the expert on their life and starts from the client’s view. Sessions focus on clear goals and what is useful now rather than long theory. In sessions he listens for strengths clients can build on.
He helps people spot patterns and try different ways of coping. Work can include learning calming techniques, planning behavioural changes, and improving communication skills for strained relationships. Otis also supports people with issues such as abandonment, codependency, autism and Asperger Syndrome, personality-related difficulties, and separation or divorce.
He recognises how multiple problems can overlap and tailors the approach to the individual’s situation. Sessions are offered in English and can be delivered across several formats. He accepts international clients and aims to make therapy fit around everyday life and commitments.
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 160522 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
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
Practical approaches and online therapy options
Otis works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on making everyday life easier. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of thinking and acting; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Another approach concentrates on learning and practising new behaviours and routines to reduce cravings, improve sleep and manage mood swings; it suits addictions, bipolar support and coping with big life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Otis will discuss different options with each person and agree a plan together. That makes sure the techniques match the client's needs, short-term goals and personal style rather than being applied the same way to everyone.
Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation across distances. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth choice or fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, writing things out or when sitting down for a longer call is difficult. These formats aim to make it easier to access regular support around daily life and commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Otis support?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, anger and depression. He also supports people with trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges and bipolar management.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, practical approach that focuses on clients' strengths. Sessions aim to set clear goals and try manageable changes rather than relying on extended theory.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes helping people with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He lists the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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