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Carol Saker, BACP

Carol Saker is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and relationship problems.

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About Carol

Carol Saker is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and relationship problems. She also supports those facing addiction, sleep or eating difficulties, parenting strain, work and career worries, and issues around self-esteem and anger. Carol works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.

She aims to make the therapy room calm and non-judgemental. Carol listens closely and gives people space to talk through painful memories and current struggles.

Background and approach

She encourages clients to bring their whole selves to sessions and to make choices that feel right for them. Carol trained after completing a psychology degree and chose counselling as her career path. She has four years of practical experience and holds BACP registration, which she lists as her professional credential.

Early in her journey she volunteered as a counsellor at a school for young people aged 11 to 18, which helped her understand the pressures young people face. That experience shaped how she responds to emotional distress and relationship issues. Her core way of working is client-centred, so sessions are guided by each person's needs and pace.

She also draws on approaches that focus on attachment, emotion, relationships and practical skills when these match someone’s goals. Carol offers a straightforward, collaborative style. She works with clients to set aims and explore small steps that lead to change.

Taking the first step can be hard, and she focuses on making that step feel manageable.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	398005	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Carol lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Carol names

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Therapeutic approaches and online working

Carol draws on attachment-focused work and client-centred practice to help people understand their relationships and emotional patterns. Attachment-based work looks at how early connections shape current ways of relating, which can help with trust, closeness and repeated relationship difficulties. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and supporting each person to find their own solutions and make decisions that suit them.

She also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - DBT - when practical skills are needed. DBT offers clear tools for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance and reducing unhelpful reactions, which can be helpful for anxiety, anger and self-regulation difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Carol will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences. She adapts her way of working as the relationship develops and as people notice what helps most for them.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls are useful for closer face-to-face contact, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins and messaging suits people who prefer written reflection. These options help fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Carol help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, and a range of other concerns such as sleep, eating, ADHD and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centred and collaborative, offering a calm, non-judgemental space to talk. She listens closely and helps people set practical goals and steps that feel achievable.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Carol has four years of professional experience and volunteered as a school counsellor for young people aged 11 to 18, which informed her understanding of emotional and relational challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She lists BACP as her credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and how do I begin?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.