Deborah Gallagher

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship problems
• CBT and psychodynamic

About Deborah

Deborah Gallagher works on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and mood difficulties using a flexible, person-focused approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, with ten years' experience since starting in 2014.

Deborah offers counselling for a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, domestic abuse aftermath, anxiety, depression and addictive behaviours. She also supports people dealing with grief, sleep problems, anger and the effects of life changes such as divorce and caring responsibilities.

Her practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy alongside integrative and pluralistic ideas. That means she uses different ways of working depending on what the person needs and what they want to focus on. Sessions can work with present-day problems or look at past experiences where that helps.

Deborah emphasises collaboration. She sees the person as expert in their own life and looks for practical, manageable changes that can make a real difference. She has volunteered supporting people affected by domestic abuse, which informs her understanding of trauma-related issues.

Clients can expect clear, straightforward discussion about goals and methods in sessions. Deborah supports people through issues such as attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, communication and commitment problems, and a range of sexuality and intimacy-related topics.

How her approaches work with online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and choices, with the counsellor offering attentive listening and support to help people clarify what matters to them. It is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem and making personal decisions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and uses practical strategies to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties and some addictive behaviours.

Psychodynamic work explores patterns that come from past experiences and how they show up in current relationships and feelings. This can help with attachment issues, abandonment concerns and repeating relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will discuss different methods and agree on a way of working with the client, based on their needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel. If you need to confirm whether particular session formats are available, check current options before booking. The emphasis is on making counselling manageable alongside everyday life.

Topics Deborah lists

• Stress and 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 and non-monogamous relationships
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Deborah

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among the main concerns she helps with, including stress and sleep problems.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy within an integrative, pluralistic approach.

How much experience does she have?

She has been working in counselling since 2014, which is ten years of experience.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

Yes, international clients are accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with her counselling?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.