- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship patterns
- Attachment focused
About Carol
Carol Saker is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or family difficulties. She also supports concerns such as addictions, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and issues related to identity and LGBT matters.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and attachment-based ideas to help people name and understand strong feelings. Sessions focus on what is happening between thoughts, feelings and relationships. Carol listens, reflects and helps clients talk through painful memories and current stresses in straightforward language.
Carol trained in psychology before qualifying as a counsellor. That background informs her interest in how people make decisions about themselves and their relationships. She also volunteered as a counsellor at a school, which gave practical experience with young people and their pressures.
When working with couples she draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy elements, Gottman ideas and attachment theory to help partners understand patterns and work toward shared goals. Her approach emphasises clear communication and practical steps rather than theory-heavy explanations.
People who choose to work with Carol usually begin by describing the main problem they want to change. Early sessions look at what matters most and set simple goals. Later work may include learning new ways to manage strong emotions, practising different responses in relationships, and reflecting on past experiences that shape present behaviour.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people and partners notice and name their emotions and the interaction patterns that keep them stuck. It aims to shift how people respond to one another and to strong feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past bonds shape reactions now and helps people build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy concentrates on the person's own understanding and choices, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help clarify what matters.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Carol will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean focusing on emotions and attachment in some sessions, and practising DBT skills or communication techniques in others.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people use audio only when video is difficult or choose a time that works around childcare or work commitments. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements when you schedule your first appointment to help sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or family problems, plus issues such as addictions, ADHD and identity matters.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her core approach is client-centred counselling, with Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based ideas and elements of DBT and the Gottman Method used where helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in counselling roles in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.