Sharon Gallagher, BACP
Sharon Gallagher has worked as a counsellor in the United Kingdom for 24 years.
About Sharon
Sharon Gallagher has worked as a counsellor in the United Kingdom for 24 years. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often written as BACP. Sharon focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or struggling after loss.
She prefers a warm, respectful style and adapts conversation to each person. Sessions aim to be practical and clear. Sharon listens first, then agrees steps that suit a person’s life and goals.
Background and approach
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns. This includes stress, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and problems with sleep. She also supports people facing relationship and intimacy worries, parenting strain, anger, and career-related stress.
Sharon draws on several approaches to match the problem at hand. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Client-centred work focuses on listening deeply and following what the person needs.
Solution-focused methods aim to build small, practical changes quickly. She also uses mindfulness techniques and hypnotherapy where these suit a person’s preferences. Sharon explains each option and tailors the plan so it fits the person’s everyday life.
The aim is steady progress, not overnight fixes. People who come to Sharon can expect straightforward talk, written options for messaging, and flexible scheduling. She supports international clients and offers sessions in English.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 20360 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Sharon works with
Everything Sharon lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sharon lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sharon will discuss these options with each person and decide together which methods fit the goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as work progresses.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or who are far from services. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, written reflection, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around work, parenting or other commitments while still using the same therapeutic approaches.
Frequently asked
What issues does Sharon help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and sleep problems, among other concerns listed in her specialities.
What is Sharon's style in therapy?
Her style is warm and respectful, with a focus on listening first and then agreeing practical steps that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sharon has 24 years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
What credential does Sharon hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Sharon accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Sharon?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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