- Focus on daily habits
- Collaborative conversation
- BACP accreditation
About Otis
Otis Carey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, anger and low mood. He works with people facing grief, sleep problems, parenting strain and major life changes. He also supports those coping with trauma and abuse and people living with bipolar difficulties.
Otis approaches therapy by treating each person as the expert in their own life. He listens for strengths and builds on what already works for the individual. He aims to make the work practical and straightforward so changes can fit into daily life.
Across his 12 years of experience he has supported people through problems such as abandonment, codependency, communication breakdown and separation. He has also worked with issues linked to neurodiversity and personality difficulties, including autism and avoidant and dependent patterns.
In sessions he focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that keep problems going. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Conversations are collaborative and paced to suit what each person needs right now.
Otis holds BACP accreditation, which reflects his professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. To begin working together a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Otis approaches therapy by treating each person as the expert in their own life. He listens for strengths and builds on what already works for the individual. He aims to make the work practical and straightforward so changes can fit into daily life.
Across his 12 years of experience he has supported people through problems such as abandonment, codependency, communication breakdown and separation. He has also worked with issues linked to neurodiversity and personality difficulties, including autism and avoidant and dependent patterns.
In sessions he focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that keep problems going. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Conversations are collaborative and paced to suit what each person needs right now.
Otis holds BACP accreditation, which reflects his professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. To begin working together a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches work online and in session
Otis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. One approach helps people recognise unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioural experiments to test new ways of acting and feeling. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with change.Another common method focuses on building practical routine and sleep hygiene to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. This approach supports people who struggle with sleep, mood swings or maintaining steady daily rhythms.
Finding the right way of working is a joint process. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then agree on the most helpful techniques and pace. This collaborative planning helps make sure the sessions stay relevant to everyday life.
The original biography did not name specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family time and travel. It also allows for shorter check-ins or flexible timing when a full in-person visit is difficult, helping people keep progress consistent with their day-to-day responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship issues, depression and grief, along with sleep and parenting challenges.
How would therapy sessions feel in practice?
Sessions emphasise listening and practical steps. The counsellor helps identify everyday thoughts and habits and suggests small changes to try between meetings.
What background does the counsellor have?
He has 12 years of post-qualification experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
Otis holds BACP accreditation with practice in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.