- Practical steps
- Strengths focused
- Evidence based
About Otis
Otis Carey is a counsellor with 12 years' experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and relationship problems. He works with those facing loss, sleep struggles, low self‑esteem and big life changes. He supports people dealing with trauma, grief, parenting strain and mood concerns including bipolar symptoms.
Otis believes clients know their own story and brings a practical, respectful approach to sessions. He offers space to talk through what feels hard and to identify strengths that can be used to move forward. He keeps language simple and aims for clear, achievable steps rather than jargon.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems active, such as communication traps or unhelpful routines. He helps people try small changes and then checks how those steps felt and what worked. This makes therapy feel more like learning new habits than only talking about the past.
Otis has worked across a range of concerns for more than a decade. His background includes supporting people after relationship breakdown, managing anger, and coping with the effects of trauma and loss. He also helps people affected by natural or human-caused disasters to process what happened and find practical ways to cope.
People can expect a straightforward, collaborative style. Otis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions to each person’s needs. He works in English and is based in the United Kingdom, and he welcomes enquiries from international clients.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions can fit your life
Evidence-based talking therapies focus on what you want to change and on practical steps you can try. One approach often used helps people identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and then practise small experiments to test different responses; this can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Another common method focuses on building communication skills and healthier boundaries so that relationship issues, codependency and anger feel more manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss what you need, your goals and your preferences, then together you will choose techniques that fit. That collaborative process means plans can be adjusted as you learn what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are offered before you book. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel. It can reduce time spent on travel, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and let people join from different locations when that suits their schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online sessions that mirror face-to-face work while keeping a practical focus on daily life and problem solving.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression and relationship issues. He also works with grief, sleep difficulties, parenting strain and coping with life changes.
How would sessions feel and what is the therapeutic style?
Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. The counsellor listens, helps identify patterns, and suggests small, practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Otis has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, relationship breakdown and anger management.
What professional credentials and location apply?
Otis holds BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.