Otis Carey

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Addictions support

About Otis

Otis Carey works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, anger and depression, and other life challenges. He uses a strengths-based approach that treats the client as expert in their own story. Otis is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 12 years of post-qualification experience.

Otis talks through what is happening and looks for practical ways to reduce distress. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and building small, manageable changes. He aims to make sessions straightforward and easy to follow so people can use what they learn day to day.

He also supports people dealing with grief, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, self-esteem concerns and coping with major life changes. Additional work covers relationship commitment issues, communication problems, separation and blended family topics. Complex presentations such as co-morbidity, dissociation, and mood regulation difficulties are included in his practice.

Otis draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with trauma and abuse, bipolar-related challenges, and behaviour linked to personality patterns such as avoidant or dependent traits. He helps people address symptoms linked to autism and Asperger syndrome and works with issues around abandonment and codependency.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. The initial contact is practical: complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session to agree goals and how to work together.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Otis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding patterns. One common technique helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and then tests small behavioural changes to see what improves daily functioning; this suits anxiety, low mood and stress. Another approach concentrates on skills for managing strong emotions and anger, teaching step-by-step strategies to reduce escalation and improve communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss different options with each person, review what helps and adjust the way they work based on the client's goals and preferences. The therapist and client plan the pace and focus together so the work feels manageable.

Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific methods of delivery. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer speaking without being on camera or fitting a session into a lunch break; these practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life.

Topics Otis lists

• Stress and 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 and 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 and non-monogamous relationships
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Otis

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He supports people with stress and anxiety using practical strategies to reduce day-to-day distress.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a strengths-focused approach that looks at patterns and practical change.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years of post-qualification professional experience.

Is he a registered counsellor in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.