Counsellor profile
Sharon Gallagher, BACP
BACP counsellor - stress and family concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Client-centred work
- Mindfulness skills
About Sharon
Sharon Gallagher is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 24 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and other difficulties that affect everyday life. Sharon also lists parenting and family-related concerns among her focus areas.
Sharon takes a conversational approach. She listens to what matters most and then helps people decide what to try next. Sessions are aimed at practical steps people can use between appointments, not just talking for its own sake.
She draws on several approaches to suit different situations. That can include client-centred work to follow what a person wants to focus on, and cognitive behavioural ideas to break down unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are also used to build short-term coping skills and clearer next steps.
Sharon is used to helping people manage big life changes, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and problems with sleep or low mood. She also lists areas such as anger, self-esteem, career worries and more specific concerns like attachment issues or codependency.
People who contact Sharon usually complete an initial matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. Fees vary by location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Her style is straightforward and focused on what can change now. She aims to make practical options visible so people can pick what fits their life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Sharon uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques as common tools. Client-centred work focuses on what the person wants to address and follows their pace, which can suit people who need space to shape sessions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That makes sessions collaborative and responsive rather than one-size-fits-all.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not detailed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting people meet from different locations. Discussing practical arrangements early helps match the session length and frequency to day-to-day life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sharon help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting and family-related concerns among other issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Sharon uses a conversational, practical approach that focuses on steps people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credential does Sharon hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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 in danger, use the crisis numbers.