Deborah Gallagher
Compassionate counsellor focusing on practical change
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About Deborah
Deborah Gallagher is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to support people through life’s tougher moments. She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Deborah has practised since 2014 and brings ten years of experience to her work.
She commonly helps people facing anxiety, low mood, self-esteem challenges and relationship problems. She also supports those recovering from abuse and people dealing with addiction, grief, sleep disturbance or stress.
Background and approach
Her additional focus areas include issues such as attachment concerns, caregiving strain and intimacy-related difficulties. In sessions she combines client-centred ways of working with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and reflective ideas from psychodynamic therapy. That mix means Deborah can focus on here-and-now coping strategies while also looking at patterns that come from past experience.
The exact balance is decided together with each person. Deborah values a calm, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can speak openly. She treats the person as the expert in their own life and aims to find small, manageable changes that make daily life easier.
Her voluntary work has included helping people affected by domestic abuse, which informs her understanding of trauma’s impact. She offers sessions in English from the United Kingdom and is able to work with international clients. To begin, people are invited to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and book a suitable time according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 10
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration number
- 408209, NCS20-02258
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Deborah's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Deborah works with
Everything Deborah lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Deborah lists
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How Deborah works online
Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. Deborah will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest a mix of approaches that fit their situation. The plan can change as therapy progresses to match what proves most helpful.
Please confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not specify them here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions easier to arrange around work, caregiving or health constraints and that this practical flexibility helps maintain continuity of support.
Questions and answers
What sorts of concerns does Deborah help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems and self-esteem issues, among other concerns such as grief, addictions and sleep difficulties.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
Deborah works in a person-centred way and combines practical CBT techniques with psychodynamic ideas, aiming for a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere.
What is her professional background?
She has practised since 2014 and brings ten years of counselling experience, including voluntary work supporting people affected by domestic abuse.
Which credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She is able to work with international clients; confirm details and timing when arranging a first session.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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