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Sharon Gallagher, BACP

Sharon Gallagher is a counsellor with 24 years of experience working in the United Kingdom.

About Sharon

Sharon Gallagher is a counsellor with 24 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She focuses on practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and depression. Sharon aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity while tailoring conversations to each person's needs.

She uses a mix of approaches to suit individual situations. That can mean listening in a client-centred way, using cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts, or working with solution-focused ideas to set small goals.

Background and approach

Sharon also draws on mindfulness and hypnotherapy where these fit a client's preferences. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Sharon helps people break big problems into manageable steps.

She supports people through life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem concerns. Her work also covers specific difficulties such as attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, domestic violence and family problems. Cancer-related distress, coping with disaster, and personality-related issues are within her scope of interest.

Sharon works with people across the UK and accepts international clients. She offers several online session formats so people can choose what suits them best. The focus is on making progress at a pace that feels right for the individual.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	20360	December 2026

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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 Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Cancer
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Sharon names

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How Sharon’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, helping them to find their own answers and build confidence. This approach is useful when someone needs a calm space to talk about painful events or confusing feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people notice patterns that keep problems going and test small changes. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems because it gives practical steps to try between sessions.

Sharon treats finding the right approach as a joint process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. This collaborative process means the plan can change as needs do and progress is reviewed together.

Online sessions offer practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls let the therapist and client see each other for deeper connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer typing, want brief ongoing support, or need flexible timing. These formats help make therapy fit around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Sharon help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship and family issues, intimacy, parenting, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Sharon works in a conversational, client-centred way and uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused methods. She adapts the style to match what each person finds most helpful.

What is her professional background?

She has 24 years of professional experience working with people in the UK on a wide range of emotional and life issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

Sharon is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility in how people connect.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.