Carol Saker , BACP

Carol Saker is a UK-licensed counsellor with four years of professional experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and a range of other life challenges. She works with neurodiverse clients and those from LGBTQ+ communities, offering an accepting space where thoughts and emotions can be explored without judgement. Carol holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards in counselling.

Her route into counselling followed a degree in psychology and a clear preference for direct therapeutic work. Early experience volunteering as a school counsellor for young people aged 11 to 18 helped her develop a deeper understanding of the pressures young people face and informed her practical, empathetic style.

Carol’s core practice is person-centred, grounded in the belief that people move toward growth when given respectful listening and the space to make sense of their experience. In couples work she blends solution-focused ideas with emotionally focused therapy, transactional analysis, dialectical behaviour techniques and attachment-informed perspectives to help partners gain insight into themselves and the relationship, clarify goals, and build practical steps toward change.

Bringing attachment, emotion work, and person-centred care online

Carol combines person-centred practice with approaches that directly address relationship patterns and emotional regulation. Person-centred therapy offers a supportive, non-directive space where the person’s own understanding guides change - useful for anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and navigating life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on the emotional bonds between partners and helps people and couples access and reshape emotional responses to improve connection and reduce conflict. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviour, and tolerating distress, which can be helpful for mood instability, anger, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work itself. Carol collaborates with each person to identify which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the pace and focus as therapy progresses. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy stays relevant and goal-oriented.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other locations, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for emotional exploration and problem solving.