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Carol Saker, BACP

Carol Saker is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief.

About Carol

Carol Saker is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also supports those coping with trauma, family conflict, addictions and relationship difficulties. Carol offers a calm, non-judgemental presence to help people talk through painful feelings and find clearer ways forward.

Her style is straightforward and person-centred. She listens and reflects rather than telling people what to do. Sessions aim to let people speak honestly about themselves so they can make decisions from their own understanding.

Background and approach

Carol trained after completing a psychology degree and has four years of professional experience. She volunteered as a counsellor in a school, which gave her practical insight into young people and the challenges they face. She uses that background to be patient and practical in sessions.

She draws on attachment-based ideas to make sense of relationships and on emotion-focused work when feelings feel overwhelming. Dialectical behaviour therapy techniques are used when people need practical skills for mood regulation and coping. Carol works with clients on concerns such as ADHD, self-esteem, parenting strain, caregiving stress, body image and eating difficulties.

She also supports people dealing with bereavement, domestic violence, dissociation and long-term health challenges. The aim is to help each person find manageable steps that fit their life and goals.

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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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How attachment, emotion work and DBT translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and reactions. In sessions this means talking about relational history and noticing how it shows up in present relationships, useful for relationship strains, attachment issues and separation worries.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and sit with strong feelings so they change the way they relate to others. Online sessions can be used to identify emotional patterns and practice new responses in real time for couples or individuals facing grief, loss or hurt.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, focuses on practical skills for handling intense emotion and improving distress tolerance. In an online setting Carol can share simple skills for grounding, emotion regulation and communication that clients can try between meetings.

Deciding on an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels workable, then try methods that fit the person. That way the plan can change as needs shift rather than being fixed from the start.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone calls suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth. Live chat and messaging work for brief check-ins, journalling between sessions or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible around work, family and travel, and let people choose the pace and style that suits them.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?

Carol supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. She also helps with relationship strain, addiction concerns, ADHD and career or caregiving stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is person-centred and collaborative, offering a calm, non-judgemental space. She listens reflectively and helps people make sense of their feelings and choices.

What experience does she bring to counselling?

Carol has four years of professional experience and volunteered as a school counsellor, which helped her learn about the challenges young people face. She combines that background with ongoing practical work.

How is her BACP credential described and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Carol works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow for different ways to check in and work together.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model and cost varies with location and therapist availability. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.