Carol Saker

Carol Saker is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with sleep and rest difficulties alongside anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, grief and trauma. She works with clients who are also dealing with neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ matters, family conflict, depression and addictions. Carol aims to make starting therapy feel more manageable and less daunting for people taking that first step.

Her way of working is grounded in person-centred care, which means she listens closely and offers a non-judgemental space to talk. Sessions focus on helping people understand their feelings and make choices that suit their own values. For couples she draws on emotionally-focused ideas, attachment theory and practical techniques to clarify goals and next steps.

Carol trained after completing a psychology degree and has four years of professional experience. She also volunteered as a school counsellor, which gave her direct experience supporting young people and the challenges they face. Her BACP registration is noted as her professional credential.

In sessions she pays attention to how past attachments and current coping strategies affect sleep, mood and relationships. Conversations can include building routines, managing anxious thinking at night, and practical skills from approaches such as dialectical behaviour therapy. The aim is to help people find small, sustainable changes that improve rest and daily functioning.

People who value a collaborative and listening approach may find her style approachable. She encourages clients to bring their whole selves to therapy and to set goals that feel realistic for their life circumstances.

Approaches that inform online work and rest-focused care