Carey Buchanan , BACP

Carey Buchanan is a United Kingdom based counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), bringing 17 years of clinical experience to her work. She creates a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where people can explore relationship and life difficulties, whether they are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or challenges around intimacy and parenting.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including family and relationship issues, compassion fatigue, sleep problems, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Carey combines a depth of clinical training with practical experience, adapting approaches to meet each person’s needs and drawing on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when appropriate.

Carey has worked in both in-person and online clinical settings and has experience supporting children, individuals, couples, and families. She also has background experience working within CAMHS, and in UK social care and private practice. Carey keeps her professional knowledge up to date through ongoing continuing professional development and tailors her therapeutic work to help clients better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so they can move forward at their own pace.

Approach-focused online therapy and practical support

Carey integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current connections and emotional responses, which can be helpful for intimacy, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often supporting work on stress, low mood, sleep issues, and coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carey works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible match.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or another convenient location and allow people to continue work on their concerns without needing an in-person appointment.