- Person-centred approach
- Emotion-focused methods
- Attachment work
About Carol
Carol Saker, BACP counsellor, has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and relationship challenges. She also works with issues around self-esteem, sleep, eating, parenting, ADHD and LGBT concerns.
Carol takes a straightforward, person-centred approach. She listens and reflects so people can talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on what the client brings and on helping them make sense of their feelings. This is practical work rather than labels or tests.
Her background includes a psychology degree followed by counsellor training. She also volunteered as a school counsellor for young people aged 11 to 18, which informed her understanding of adolescent pressures. Carol uses that experience to be direct and clear in conversations.
When working with couples she draws on emotion-focused methods, attachment ideas, dialectical behaviour tools and solution-oriented techniques. The emphasis is on what the couple want to achieve and concrete steps to get there. Sessions aim to deepen understanding of how each person contributes to the relationship dynamics.
Clients can expect a steady, listening style that keeps to practical goals. Carol encourages people to bring their whole experience into sessions and to make decisions from their own understanding. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on understanding how past relationships shape current patterns. It helps when trust, closeness or fear of rejection affect social or relationship situations. Client-centred counselling centres on listening and reflection so a person can make clearer decisions from their own experience. It suits people who need space to talk through what feels important. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for emotional regulation and coping when stress or intense feelings get in the way of everyday life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carol will discuss options with each person and together they decide which methods fit their needs and goals. This is a collaborative process that can change as the work develops.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also enable quieter, less intensive contacts for people who prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these flexible arrangements, and Carol will help choose what suits a person's schedule and preferences.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and relationship issues among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her core is person-centred counselling, which means she listens and reflects to help clients make sense of feelings and choices.
What experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience and volunteered as a school counsellor for young people aged 11 to 18.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I book sessions from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.