About Carol
Carol Saker is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress and relationship concerns. She also supports those facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and LGBT issues. Carol aims to make the first step easier and less daunting by offering a calm, non-judgemental space to talk.
Her way of working centres on a client-centred approach. She listens and allows space for people to make sense of their feelings.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on helping them find their own decisions and solutions. Carol also brings together attachment-based ideas and elements from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when helpful. For couples she draws on the Gottman Method and solution-focused ideas to clarify goals and practical next steps.
These methods are offered flexibly according to what the person or couple needs. She trained after completing a degree in psychology and has four years of professional experience. Early volunteer work in a school gave her direct experience supporting young people and understanding common pressures they face.
In sessions Carol invites people to bring their whole selves and talks through how life events or past hurts affect day-to-day coping. The aim is to work collaboratively, build clearer understanding and identify small, practical changes that make life easier.
What Carol works with
Everything Carol lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Carol is listed here; the rest shows what else Carol works with.
- 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
Approaches Carol lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How these approaches shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasises understanding how early relationships affect current needs and responses, helping people see patterns in how they relate to others and themselves. It can be useful for relationship strain, attachment issues and coping after loss.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving the individual space to speak and be heard without judgement, helping people make their own decisions and build self-understanding. This approach suits those who want reflective, person-led conversations about life challenges.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving stress tolerance. It can help with emotion regulation, impulsive behaviour and building routines that reduce crisis moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
Session options are not specified here, so please confirm current formats before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also help people keep therapy going while juggling work, family or health commitments.
Questions people ask about Carol
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Carol works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, addictions and issues related to LGBT identity.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style is mainly client-centred, offering calm listening and space to make sense of feelings, with practical elements drawn from attachment, DBT and emotionally focused approaches when useful.
What is Carol's background and experience?
She completed a psychology degree and trained in counselling, with four years of professional experience and earlier volunteer work supporting young people in a school setting.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists BACP and shows she works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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