Carol Saker, BACP
Carol Saker is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +16 more
About Carol
Carol Saker is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. She offers calm, non-judgemental support and encourages clients to speak about what matters to them. Carol speaks plainly and makes space for strong emotions, recognising that starting therapy can feel daunting.
She uses a person-centred style that puts the client's experience at the core of each session. That means listening carefully, reflecting back what is heard, and helping people make decisions that fit their own values.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to let clients bring their whole selves and to make sense of how feelings affect day-to-day life. Carol also works with issues linked to trauma, grief, addiction and neurodiversity. She pays attention to attachment patterns and how past relationships shape current ones.
For couples she draws on emotionally-focused ideas and practical strategies to help partners move towards shared goals. Her approach is down-to-earth rather than academic. Carol combines listening with practical tools from therapies such as dialectical behaviour techniques and motivational conversations.
She helps people build coping skills and clearer communication habits that they can use between sessions. Carol trained after a psychology degree and has four years of professional experience. She has volunteered in school counselling and brings that understanding of young people into her work.
She practises in the United Kingdom and carries the BACP credential listed above.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398005 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Carol works with
Everything Carol lists, 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
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.
Online support
She also uses techniques from dialectical behaviour therapy to teach practical coping skills. DBT-style skills help with emotion regulation, distress tolerance and managing impulses, which can be useful for high stress, anger or self-regulation difficulties. The therapist will discuss which approaches fit best and will work with clients to shape sessions around their needs and goals in a collaborative way.
Online therapy with Carol is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls let therapists see facial cues and allow longer therapeutic conversations. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, quick reflections, or people who find written expression easier. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, care duties or mobility constraints.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Carol help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and related issues such as addiction and neurodiversity.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centred and warm, with clear listening and gentle reflection. She also uses practical skills from dialectical behaviour work and emotion-focused approaches.
What is her professional background?
Carol studied psychology and then trained as a counsellor. She has four years of professional experience and volunteered as a school counsellor.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Carol?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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