Deborah Gallagher , BACP, NCPS

Deborah Gallagher is a UK-based counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as well as an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). These credentials indicate professional membership and recognised training within the counselling field. She began practising in 2014 and brings ten years of experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.

Her work has included helping individuals with relationship difficulties, the effects of abuse, motivation and confidence issues, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. She also has practical experience supporting people after domestic abuse through volunteer work with a local charity. Deborah combines this direct experience with a flexible clinical style so she can respond to each person’s unique situation and goals.

Trained in Integrative and Pluralistic Counselling, she draws on multiple theories and techniques to tailor sessions to what will work best for each client. Deborah works in the present when needed and is willing to explore past experiences where that helps progress. She aims to create a compassionate, nonjudgemental setting in which people can speak openly and explore small changes that may lead to meaningful improvement.

Deborah focuses on building a productive therapeutic relationship that supports clients as they pursue their goals. She welcomes new clients, including those outside the UK, and is available for online and remote sessions.

Approaches Deborah Uses and How Online Therapy Works

Deborah uses a client-centered approach that focuses on understanding each person’s experience from their perspective, offering empathy and support while helping them identify strengths and choices that move them forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to clarify patterns of thinking and behaviour and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. Psychodynamic work explores how past experiences and relational patterns may influence current feelings and relationships, which can help when patterns repeat or feel hard to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deborah collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical for each individual.

Online therapy offers flexible access to these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Remote sessions can fit around work, caregiving, or travel, and allow people to engage from wherever they are. Deborah uses these options to make scheduling more accessible and to support consistent progress regardless of location.