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Deborah Gallagher, BACP, NCPS

Deborah Gallagher is a counsellor with ten years' experience.

About Deborah

Deborah Gallagher is a counsellor with ten years' experience. 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). Deborah offers a calm, non-judgemental presence for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma and abuse.

She listens first and adapts her approach to each person's situation. Deborah believes the person is the expert in their own story and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to make small, practical changes that add up to a better day-to-day life. Her work blends client-centred listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy and longer-term thinking from psychodynamic ideas. That mix means conversations can focus on current problems or explore how past experiences shape present patterns.

Deborah chooses methods that fit the client's goals rather than following a single technique. She has direct experience supporting people with the effects of domestic abuse through volunteering, and has worked with a wide range of issues including addictions, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleeping problems and ADHD. Deborah also helps clients dealing with career strain, caregiver stress and blended family challenges.

Sessions are delivered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. The priority in her work is to create a comfortable space where people can speak openly, set realistic goals and take steady steps toward coping better with life changes.

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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 work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard. The counsellor listens deeply, reflects what is said and helps someone find their own solutions. This approach suits people who need time and acceptance while they make sense of difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, uses practical steps to change patterns of thinking and behaviour that maintain stress or anxiety. It often includes simple exercises to try between sessions, and can be helpful for mood, sleeping problems and anxiety symptoms.

Psychodynamic ideas look at how past experiences shape current patterns and relationships. Exploring those links can help people understand repetitive reactions and choose different ways of responding.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Deborah works together with each person to agree what feels most useful, adjusting methods as goals and needs change. That collaborative stance means sessions are personalised rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging suits quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility and can help maintain steady progress despite a busy schedule.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

Deborah works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions and grief.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking to tailor sessions to each person's needs and goals.

How much experience does she have?

Deborah has practised in counselling since 2014 and brings ten years of experience to her work with individuals facing diverse challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

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), based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Deborah accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; 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.