BACP

Carey Buchanan , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Carey

Carey Buchanan is a qualified counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 17 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals, couples and children can explore difficult thoughts, feelings and patterns in relationships and daily life. Carey has worked across face-to-face and online clinical settings and has experience working with young people within CAMHS, as well as with UK social care services and in private practice.

She draws on an integrative skillset, adapting techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), client-centred approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and attachment-based work to meet each client’s presenting needs. Carey also offers parenting programmes tailored to specific family needs and supports people through issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, grief and caregiving strain.

Committed to ongoing professional development, she keeps her theoretical knowledge current and tailors interventions to client goals and circumstances. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, practical skills and reflective exploration to help clients better understand and change unhelpful patterns while building resilience for the challenges ahead.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take action toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression and long-term stress where learning new ways to relate to inner experience can reduce avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it explores attachment dynamics to improve communication, emotional connection and relationship security, which can help with intimacy, abandonment concerns and family issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, making it useful for problems like anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She combines evidence-informed techniques with a client-centred stance so the plan evolves from ongoing conversations about what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family and caregiving responsibilities, and allow clients to engage in therapy from their own home or other comfortable settings. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt their approaches effectively across these formats to support steady progress and practical skill building.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Carey Buchanan have?

Carey Buchanan has 17 years of professional therapeutic experience.

Is Carey Buchanan a licensed therapist?

Yes. Carey holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In which languages does Carey Buchanan provide therapy?

Carey provides therapy in English.

Where is Carey Buchanan located?

Carey is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Carey Buchanan as my therapist?

You can work with Carey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carey Buchanan work with international clients?

No. Carey does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carey Buchanan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Carey’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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