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Deborah Gallagher, BACP, NCPS

Deborah Gallagher is a counsellor who uses a client-centred way of working.

About Deborah

Deborah Gallagher is a counsellor who uses a client-centred way of working. She listens to each person's story and focuses on what matters to them. Deborah draws on ten years of experience and holds memberships with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

Deborah supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps with relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, low self-esteem and issues connected to trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Other common topics she works with include grief, career strain, sleep problems, anger and coping with life changes. Her practice blends practical tools and reflective talking. Deborah draws on cognitive behavioural ideas when helping people change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

She also uses psychodynamic thinking to look at patterns that have developed over time. Deborah describes the client as the expert in their own life. She adapts techniques to match each person’s goals and situation rather than following a fixed script.

Sessions can focus on current problems or explore past experiences, depending on what feels most useful. People who have worked with her often come for help with bereavement, addiction struggles, compassion fatigue and identity topics such as LGBT matters. She has volunteering experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse and works with additional areas including adoption, attachment issues and ageing concerns.

Her aim is simple: to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly, try small changes and notice steady improvements over time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	408209	June 2026
NCPS	NCS20-02258	February 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Deborah lists on their public professional profile, 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

Ways of working Deborah names

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How Deborah's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them and find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for building trust and exploring current concerns such as relationship or self-esteem issues.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. Sessions often include practical exercises and short home tasks to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, sleep problems and low mood. Psychodynamic work pays attention to past patterns and how they show up now, helping people make sense of recurring difficulties and deepen self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and together they will try methods that fit the person's needs. That collaborative process can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer practical benefits. Video calls give face-to-face contact when distance or time make in-person meetings difficult. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written communication or need flexible, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life while still accessing experienced, registered professionals.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Deborah commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, addictions and sleep problems.

What style of therapy can I expect in sessions?

Deborah uses a client-centred approach and draws on cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas, adapting methods to what each person needs.

How much experience does she have?

Deborah has worked in counselling since 2014, giving her around ten years of experience supporting a range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for Deborah?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and accredited with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and Deborah is able to work with international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to what suits the client.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Deborah?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.