Carey Buchanan, BACP

Experienced UK counsellor for life challenges

17 years experience
BACP registered
Stress and relationship support

About Carey Buchanan

Carey Buchanan is a United Kingdom based counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. With 17 years of clinical experience, she works with people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

She integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor support to each person's needs, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred principles, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Carey aims to create a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour and develop practical skills for coping with life changes and caregiving or career stresses. Her practice also addresses focused topics such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, codependency, communication and control problems, and challenges arising from chronic illness or caregiving roles.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Carey keeps her knowledge up to date and adapts therapeutic methods to suit individual goals and circumstances, offering collaborative support aimed at increasing clarity, resilience and healthier relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression Compassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-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 Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carey Buchanan have?

Carey Buchanan has 17 years of experience.

Is Carey Buchanan a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Registration details are not provided.

In which languages does Carey Buchanan provide therapy?

Carey provides therapy in English.

Where is Carey Buchanan located?

Carey is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Carey Buchanan as my therapist?

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

Does Carey Buchanan work with international clients?

Carey Buchanan 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 the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build practical skills to move toward valued life directions. It often supports those struggling with anxiety, low mood, or persistent stress by combining mindfulness with action-focused strategies.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections, helping clients address abandonment and attachment issues, improve intimacy, and repair communication within relationships.

Carey approaches selection of therapeutic methods as a collaborative process. She works with clients to identify which approach or combination of approaches best fits their goals, preferences and the particular challenges they bring, adjusting the plan over time as needed.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text-based messaging - make it possible to access registered professionals with greater flexibility. These options allow scheduling around work, family and caregiving responsibilities, reduce travel time, and can make steady progress easier to maintain for those navigating busy or changing lives.

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