- Sleep and rest
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
About Carey
Carey Buchanan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She blends practical talking therapy with focused support for sleep and rest issues alongside anxiety, stress and relationship concerns. Carey writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what is making life harder right now.
Carey has 17 years of experience working in a mix of NHS teams, social care and private practice. That background includes work with young people’s mental health services and delivering parenting programmes when needed. She draws on several therapy styles to match what each person finds helpful.
In sessions Carey helps people notice patterns of thinking and behaviour, and then practises different ways to respond. That might mean trying small changes aimed at sleep, coping with grief, or managing compassion fatigue. She uses tools from cognitive behavioural approaches alongside emotion-focused and acceptance-based ideas.
Her work also attends to attachment and intimacy matters, including issues linked to abandonment, family of origin and commitment concerns. Carey supports people dealing with chronic pain, physical illness or the stresses of caregiving, using adaptable methods that fit everyday life.
Practical steps are part of the process - defining goals, trying new strategies and checking what works. Carey encourages straightforward conversations about boundaries, communication and self-esteem so clients can build routines that support better rest and healthier relationships.
Approaches used in online work and how they help
Carey draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to clarify what matters most in life. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress and problems with sleep because it focuses on small, practical steps that match personal values.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to understand how early relationships shape current reactions, especially around intimacy, abandonment and family of origin issues. This can help people change patterns that affect relationships and emotional safety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. Carey will talk about goals, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The process aims to be collaborative and practical rather than prescriptive.
The therapist’s background includes both online and in-person clinical practice, but exact session formats should be confirmed before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you want to focus on sleep routines, anxiety management or relationship work, Carey can adapt the online or in-person approach to what helps you practise new habits in daily life.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carey often help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma, compassion fatigue and sleeping problems among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Carey combines acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioural techniques, attachment-based thinking and client-centred conversation to suit each person.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of therapeutic experience across NHS young people’s services, UK social care and private practice.
Which professional registration does she hold in the UK?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile notes in-person and online clinical practice in her background; please confirm current session formats before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Carey?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.