Counsellor profile
Deborah Gallagher, BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsBACP, NCPS
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 408209; NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS20-02258
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- CBT approaches
- Client-Centred work
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Deborah
Deborah Gallagher is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has worked in counselling since 2014, giving her ten years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, relationships and depression. Deborah also works with anger and issues around self-esteem and motivation.
She draws on Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic ideas in her practice. That means she listens to each person's story and uses a mix of practical tools and talking to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions often focus on small, achievable changes that reduce conflict and improve everyday coping.
Deborah has volunteered with a local charity supporting people after domestic abuse, and she brings that practical experience to work with trauma-related concerns. She aims to help people rebuild confidence and manage feelings that get in the way of daily life. Work can include addressing sleep difficulties, grief or changes at work or home.
Her style is respectful and straightforward. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and supports them in identifying goals. Sessions can look at present problems or explore past experiences when that helps clarify patterns.
Deborah offers counselling from the United Kingdom and provides sessions in English. International clients are accepted. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and any practical details they need to arrange.
How sessions work
How Deborah's approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and on helping the person lead the conversation. It helps when someone wants to be heard and build confidence in their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anger, anxiety and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and together they will try ways of working that fit the person's aims. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on present skills, behavioural experiments from CBT, or exploring past experiences.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking because the original profile does not specify them. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when that suits, or remove the need to travel. It also lets people try different rhythms and tools from CBT and client-centred work while keeping the conversation consistent with their everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger and self-esteem concerns, among other issues listed in her profile.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She combines Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic ideas, using a mix of talking and practical tools to address current problems and patterns from the past.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in counselling since 2014, which gives her ten years of professional experience with a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
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.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She accepts international clients; anyone interested should confirm practical session details before booking.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific fees depend on the location chosen.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.