Carola Saunders, BACP

Carola Saunders uses a client-centred approach to make therapy feel practical and down to earth. She encourages people to name what matters and build on personal strengths. Carola values clear, straightforward conversations and meets each person where they are.

She has six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety and low mood. She also helps with self-esteem, motivation, career concerns and coping with life changes.

Carola applies Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside client-centred work to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, testing new ideas and practising clearer coping steps between meetings.

She supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief or anger, and those experiencing compassion fatigue. Additional areas she pays attention to include attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and workplace stresses.

Carola aims to make starting therapy straightforward. She asks about what you want to change, outlines options you might try, and works with you to set simple, realistic goals. This practical, respectful approach is intended to help people move forward at their own pace.

How client-centred and CBT work in online therapy

Carola uses client-centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as the main ways to guide online sessions. Client-centred work focuses on listening, helping the person make sense of their situation and drawing out their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and practises different responses to reduce distress or improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and together you will choose techniques that fit the issue and your style. This collaborative process means plans can change as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific delivery options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people continue therapy while managing work, family life or shifts in routine, with flexibility around timing and how sessions are structured.