BACP

Sharon Gallagher , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Sharon

Sharon Gallagher is a United Kingdom-based therapist with 24 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect the unique needs and circumstances of each client. Sharon emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which clients' goals and preferences guide the pace and focus of therapy.

Holding BACP credentials, Sharon is affiliated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body for counselling practitioners in the UK. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, parenting and intimacy-related difficulties, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem challenges, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and adjustment after loss or life changes. She also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, domestic violence, and coping with the impact of serious illness or disaster.

Sharon aims to respond to client messages promptly and checks her online correspondence regularly, endeavouring to reply as soon as her schedule allows. She supports people who are ready to take the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, offering steady guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sharon integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques into her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers understanding and support - this approach is helpful for building self-awareness and trust. CBT examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical strategies to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, offering tools to manage emotional reactivity and improve coping in the face of difficult situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Sharon works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy remains aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with Sharon is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support when and where it is most practical, while preserving the core therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sharon Gallagher have?

Sharon Gallagher has 24 years of professional experience.

Is Sharon Gallagher a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Sharon Gallagher provide therapy?

Sharon provides therapy in English.

Where is Sharon Gallagher located?

Sharon is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Sharon Gallagher as my therapist?

You can work with Sharon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sharon Gallagher work with international clients?

Yes, Sharon works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sharon Gallagher cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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