Carey Buchanan, BACP
Carey Buchanan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Carey
Carey Buchanan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings 17 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Carey offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through and to find steady ways forward.
Carey uses clear, practical methods to help people manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns. She combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based work to suit the individual.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on small, realistic steps they can try between meetings. Her practice covers a broad range of concerns from grief and trauma to sleep problems, self-esteem and career stress. Carey also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness and intimacy or commitment worries.
She adapts her style to fit each person's needs rather than using the same method for everyone. Carey has worked in both NHS mental health settings and independent practice, and she has experience with social care contexts. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth approach that pays attention to relationships, safety and daily life demands.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a session through the site.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 338178 | May 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Carey works with
Everything Carey lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Carey lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship experiences shape current patterns. That work can help with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and family of origin problems by looking at how people connect and trust others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carey will discuss different methods with each person and agree a plan together based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process means the approach can change as progress is made or new issues arise.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual connection, phone sessions can fit a work break or reduce bandwidth needs, and messaging or chat can work for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These formats make it possible to fit therapy around daily life and to keep sessions consistent even when schedules change.
Frequently asked
What issues does Carey commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety and depression, as well as relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, sleep problems and self-esteem difficulties.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
Carey blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into a person-centred way of working.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of therapeutic experience from work in NHS mental health teams and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Carey is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled?
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?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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