- Years in practice
- 12
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Otis
Otis Carey is a counsellor with over 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, anger and relationship problems. He also supports people facing depression, grief, sleeping difficulties and the strain of parenting. Otis works from a practical, straightforward stance and encourages clients to use their own strengths to move forward.
His approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Otis listens first, then helps people identify small, manageable steps they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on day-to-day changes, coping tools and clearer communication rather than jargon or long theoretical explanations. Otis has worked with a wide range of concerns across his career, including trauma and abuse, bipolar mood issues and complex grief. He is also experienced in matters such as abandonment, codependency and recovery from separation and divorce.
These areas shape how he plans sessions and sets goals with each person. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - which is noted as a professional membership in the UK. Otis offers sessions in English and accepts clients based in other countries as well as the United Kingdom.
Practical arrangements are kept simple. Sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Starting is done by completing a brief matching questionnaire and arranging times that suit both client and therapist.
What Otis works with
Everything Otis lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Otis helps people with.
- 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
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Otis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach aims to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test new, healthier ways of responding; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Another approach concentrates on building coping skills and routines to manage cravings, sleep disruption and mood swings; this helps with addictions, bipolar mood challenges and day-to-day coping.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together you will trial ways of working and adjust the plan so it fits your needs and life circumstances.
Online therapy offers flexible, practical options. Video calls let you keep visual contact for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick coping suggestions or when fitting sessions into a busy day. These formats make it easier to get regular support without long travel times and can be scheduled around work or family commitments.
Questions people ask about Otis
What concerns does Otis help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and relationship difficulties, plus parenting strain and sleep problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical and collaborative style that focuses on strengths and small, doable changes between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
Otis has 12 years of post-qualification professional experience working across a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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