- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Practical coping skills
About Carole
Carole Sadler is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. She works with adults on common pressures such as stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, depression, grief and trauma. Carole also helps people dealing with parenting strains, relationship intimacy concerns, anger, ADHD and life changes.
Carole describes a relaxed, collaborative way of working. She treats clients as the experts in their own lives and focuses on practical strategies you can try between sessions. Conversations aim to identify patterns, build coping skills and make manageable changes rather than offering quick fixes.
Sessions can include talking through painful memories, planning recovery steps for substance use, or practising ways to manage mood swings and anger. Carole says she generally replies to messages within 24 hours and supports people as they put new ideas into practice.
Her background is pluralistic counselling, which means she draws on different methods to suit the person in front of her. That approach lets her combine listening, reflection and practical tasks depending on each situation.
People often come for help after a big life change, during a period of low mood, or when anxiety starts to interfere with study, work or relationships. Carole asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How Carole adapts talking therapies for online work
Carole works from a pluralistic counselling perspective, which means she draws on a few evidence-based techniques to suit each person. One common strand is structured problem-solving, where practical steps are identified and tested between sessions to reduce worry and stress. This helps when anxiety or everyday pressures are making study, work or relationships hard to manage.Another approach she often uses is relapse prevention style planning for addiction recovery. That involves spotting high-risk situations, making an action plan and practising new responses so the person has concrete tools to use in difficult moments. Both approaches focus on clear, repeatable actions rather than abstract theory.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carole will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions are made together and reviewed as you go so the plan can change if it does not suit you.
The profile notes video, phone and messaging counselling as delivery options. If you need confirmation of formats or how sessions run, check the current session options before booking. Online sessions can fit into study and work schedules, allow short check-ins by message, or make it easier to meet when travel is difficult - practical benefits that help therapy fit everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, depression, trauma and related issues such as parenting strain, intimacy concerns and ADHD.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She uses a relaxed, collaborative style that combines listening with practical strategies. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying techniques between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Carole has four years of counselling experience in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people in the United Kingdom only.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography states video, phone and messaging counselling. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.