Counsellor profile
Carol Saker, BACP
BACP counsellor - Family and parenting support
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- Client-centred approach
- Attachment-based work
- Emotionally-focused tools
About Carol
Carol Saker is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and parenting strains. Carol also lists support for concerns such as ADHD, relationship conflict, eating and sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients.
Carol uses a client-centred way of working. She listens and helps people talk through what they notice about themselves. That approach is combined with other methods when helpful, including attachment-based ideas, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) elements, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method. These are used to help people understand patterns and try different ways of relating or coping.
She trained after completing a psychology degree and has practical experience volunteering as a counsellor in a school for young people. That placement informed her understanding of family dynamics and adolescent concerns, which she now brings into adult-focused work on family and parenting issues.
In sessions Carol aims to let people bring their whole selves and to be straightforward about what is happening in their life. Conversations cover feelings, behaviour and the practical steps someone might try. For couples-focused work she draws on emotionally-focused and solution-oriented techniques to clarify goals and next steps.
People who choose to work with Carol typically expect a direct, listening style with space to make sense of difficult feelings and to plan small changes that fit everyday life.
How sessions work
Approaches you may use in online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections affect reactions now. It helps people understand why certain interactions feel triggering and how to change those patterns in day-to-day life.Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflection. The therapist gives space for someone to talk through feelings and choices and supports them in making decisions based on their own understanding of themselves.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping. Small skill-based steps can help with anger, anxiety and relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach or blending techniques as needs become clearer.
The profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online appointments can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and making it easier to schedule brief check-ins or longer sessions around work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals often use this flexibility to support ongoing progress without asking clients to rearrange large parts of their day.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, parenting strains and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and helping people reflect on their feelings. She also integrates attachment-based ideas and elements from DBT and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom, including earlier volunteer counselling work in a school setting.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practising in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile did not specify exact session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time according to the stated terms.
How do I get started if I want to try a conversation?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session as the next steps.
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