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Otis Carey

Otis Carey

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 12+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and life stressors

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  • Helps manage anger
  • Focus on coping
  • BACP registered

About Otis

Otis Carey is a counsellor in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems and anger. He also supports people dealing with depression, grief, sleep difficulties and major life changes. He frames the first contact as a brave step and aims to provide steady support during that process.

Otis has 12 years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works from the view that each person knows their story best. His role is to listen, ask practical questions and help map out steps that feel achievable.

Sessions focus on practical coping skills and clearer communication. He encourages people to notice strengths they already have and to build routines that reduce pressure. Practical ideas are explored alongside emotional understanding so change is rooted in everyday life.

Otis also offers support for more complex difficulties such as trauma, bipolar symptoms, dissociation and problematic patterns like codependency or avoidance. He pays attention to how past experiences affect current relationships and behaviour, and works at a pace the person finds comfortable.

People can expect a calm, straightforward approach in sessions. Otis aims to help people set clear goals, try small changes between sessions and review progress together. He encourages open conversation about what is working and what needs adjusting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

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

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques can help online

Evidence-based techniques often include cognitive approaches that help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. These approaches suit issues like anxiety, anger and low mood because they focus on practical skills to change everyday reactions.

Another common technique focuses on behaviour and routine - small, structured activities that rebuild sleep, reduce stress and make coping feel more reliable. This kind of work is useful when people need clear, step-by-step changes rather than abstract discussion.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work with the person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as progress is tracked.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care when circumstances change, while the therapist and client agree practical arrangements that suit daily routines.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 160522

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Otis commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and relationship problems, plus depression, grief, sleep issues and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is calm and practical. He listens, helps identify strengths and suggests small steps to try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I start working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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