- Client-centred counselling
- Emotionally-focused work
- Attachment-informed therapy
About Carol
Carol Saker is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and grief. Her work also covers neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ concerns, as well as stress, addictions and coping with life changes.
Carol trained after completing a psychology degree and spent time volunteering as a counsellor at a school for young people. That experience informed her understanding of young adults and the pressures they face during transitions such as leaving home, starting work or study, and forming adult relationships.
Her main approach is client-centred counselling. She listens closely and gives people space to name their feelings and make sense of what is happening. Sessions focus on helping people speak openly and use their own understanding to make decisions.
For relationship work she uses emotionally-focused approaches alongside elements of dialectical behaviour therapy, attachment ideas and solution-focused thinking. This aims to help couples understand patterns, manage strong emotions and work out practical steps towards shared goals.
In sessions Carol addresses practical concerns like sleep, eating, parenting pressures and career uncertainty as well as deep emotional wounds from trauma or abandonment. She encourages people to bring all parts of themselves to the work and to take decisions that fit their own values.
Clients are guided through steady steps rather than quick fixes. Carol helps people develop skills for managing intense feelings, improving communication and coping with change in a way that fits day-to-day life.
How Carol uses different approaches online
Attachment-based ideas focus on patterns in relationships and how early connections affect current reactions. This approach can help when someone notices repeating problems in close relationships or struggles with trust and emotional closeness.Client-centred counselling centres the person’s own experience. The therapist listens without directing and helps the client name feelings and make their own choices. This suits people who want to think through decisions about study, work, identity or relationships.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for handling intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviours. It is often helpful for people managing strong mood swings, anger or self-destructive habits.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most useful. That shared planning helps pick techniques that match the person’s worries and life situation.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel. They also allow shorter check-ins, avoiding travel time, and make it simpler to maintain continuity when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which session types suit your routine and needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Carol supports adults with anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief and a wide range of life stresses listed in her profile.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after university?
She uses client-centred counselling to listen and help people name their feelings. Together they identify small steps and decisions that fit the person’s own priorities.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of professional practice and volunteered as a counsellor in a school for young people, which shaped her understanding of early-adult challenges.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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