Carol Saker, BACP

Carol Saker is a UK-licensed counsellor with four years of professional experience who supports people working through anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, neurodiversity concerns, and LGBTQ+ related issues. She trained in psychology before choosing to specialise in counselling, a path that reflects her interest in helping people explore their inner experience and make decisions from a clearer sense of self. Carol emphasises a person-centred approach that prioritises listening and creating space for clients to bring their whole selves to sessions, allowing feelings and thoughts to be examined without judgement.

Her early volunteer work as a school counsellor for young people aged 11 to 18 helped build practical insight into the pressures and transitions faced by adolescents. In couples work she draws on solution-focused thinking alongside emotionally focused approaches, dialectical behaviour strategies, transactional analysis and attachment theory to support partners in developing deeper self-understanding and clearer shared goals. Carol is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which recognises standards of professional training and practice in the UK.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Carol uses client-centred work to help people explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace; this approach focuses on empathetic listening and helping clients find clarity so they can make decisions that feel right for them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is brought into couples work to identify and change interaction patterns that fuel disconnection, helping partners build greater emotional responsiveness and a stronger bond. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotional regulation and coping strategies are needed, teaching practical techniques for managing intense feelings and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Carol collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the work as understanding deepens so the process remains responsive and personalised.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to access therapy from home or other convenient locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow therapy to continue through life changes, and offer different ways to communicate so people can choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.