Deborah Gallagher, BACP, NCPS

Deborah Gallagher is a counsellor who uses a client-focused approach to help people through difficult times. 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 has worked in counselling since 2014 and brings a decade of experience to her practice.

She has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and motivation. Relationship difficulties, trauma and the aftermath of abuse are also areas she has experience in, including volunteer work with a local charity supporting those affected by domestic abuse. She also works with issues such as grief, addictions and the stresses that come with caregiving.

Deborah draws on a flexible mix of approaches rather than a single method. She adapts tools and ideas to match each person’s situation and goals, working either in the present or looking into past experiences when that helps. Sessions focus on practical, manageable steps alongside talking through deeper patterns.

Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She aims to create a space where people feel able to speak openly and explore what they want to change. Small shifts are seen as meaningful and part of gradual progress.

Deborah also lists ageing and geriatric issues among her areas of focus, alongside topics such as attachment, adoption and foster care, communication problems, intimacy-related issues and coping with life changes. She speaks English and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

How Deborah's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The counsellor prioritises the client’s perspective and supports them to find their own solutions, which can help with issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and grief.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems and stress, and can include simple exercises to try between sessions.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to past experiences and recurring patterns that shape current feelings and relationships. It can be useful when someone wants to understand the roots of long-standing issues or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah adapts methods to a person’s goals and preferences, and will discuss which ideas to try first. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or enabling a quieter setting without needing to be on camera. Many people find the flexibility helps maintain regular sessions alongside other responsibilities.